Lead arts and music for Glasgow Life, delivering inclusive, strategic cultural programmes as part of Glasgow\u2019s Culture Strategy 2024\u20132030.<\/p>\n
\u00a379,347.68 \u2013 \u00a391,983.64
Location: Albion St, G1 1LH
Ref: GLA13580<\/p>\n
Glasgow Life is recruiting a Head of Arts and Music on a full-time, permanent contract. This is a senior leadership role driving the strategic and operational delivery of arts and music across the city. As lead officer for Glasgow\u2019s Culture Strategy 2024\u20132030, you\u2019ll help shape programmes that are inclusive, innovative and impactful. You\u2019ll lead a multidisciplinary team and contribute to organisation-wide planning and transformation, helping ensure that culture continues to enhance the wellbeing and vibrancy of Glasgow\u2019s communities and economy.<\/p>\n
Glasgow Life\u2019s Arts & Music teams deliver meaningful, high-quality cultural experiences. From major festivals and venue programming to community-led initiatives, we promote inclusion, support wellbeing, and strengthen the visitor economy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
About you
You\u2019ll have:
\u2022 Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience in cultural policy, arts management or creative leadership
\u2022 Proven strategic leadership and experience managing large teams in arts, culture or music
\u2022 Strong financial skills and understanding of public\/third sector funding
\u2022 Experience creating inclusive cultural programmes with and for diverse communities
See the full person specification in the Candidate Brochure under \u2018Job Attachments\u2019 in MyJobScotland.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Closing date: 1 June
\u2022 Interviews: Week commencing 9 June
\u2022 Declaration of Interest applies
\u2022 Hybrid working available
We believe in the transformative power of culture. If you\u2019d like to lead change and make a difference, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n
Benefits at Glasgow Life
\u2022 30 days holiday + 6.5 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years)
\u2022 Local Government Pension Scheme
\u2022 Discounts on Glasgow Club, shops and online store
\u2022 Cycle-to-work scheme and more<\/p>\n
Diversity matters at Glasgow Life Location:\u00a0Glasgow City<\/p>\n For further information, please contact\u00a0glrecruitment@glasgowlife.org.uk<\/a>\u00a0(Amna Giurgiu ), or call 0141 287 4350, or visit\u00a0https:\/\/myjobscotland.gov.uk\/councils\/glasgow\/glasgow-life\/jobs\/head-arts-and-music-422384<\/a><\/p>\n The deadline is Sunday 01 June 2025 at 23:59.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lead arts and music for Glasgow Life, delivering inclusive, strategic cultural programmes as part of Glasgow\u2019s Culture Strategy 2024\u20132030. \u00a379,347.68 \u2013 \u00a391,983.64Location: Albion St, G1 1LHRef: GLA13580 Glasgow Life is recruiting a Head of Arts and Music on a full-time, permanent contract. This is a senior leadership role driving the strategic and operational delivery of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14,9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-23476","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-distil","7":"category-news","8":"entry"},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"simon","author_link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/author\/simon\/"},"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcv15g-66E","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23476"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23476\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23477,"href":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23476\/revisions\/23477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23476"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23476"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
We\u2019re determined to reflect Glasgow\u2019s extraordinary diversity in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve\u2014where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We\u2019re a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Learn more:\u00a0https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/the-small-print\/an-inclusive-employer<\/a><\/p>\n