Assistant Venue Manager – Cultural Venues

Glasgow Life

Deadline: 10 August 2025 at 23:59

As Assistant Venue Manager You will be joining the operational management teams at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, City Halls/Old Fruitmarket and Kelvingrove Bandstand.

About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.
The role
As an Assistant Venue Manager, you’ll be an integral part of the team by contributing to the successful operational management of our venues. Reporting to the Venue Manager you will be working alongside an established team.
The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as an Assistant Venue Manager you’ll need:
• Experience in a venue management related position
• Experience of supervising the work of a team, allocating staff as appropriate and monitoring results
• Experience of events management including duty management, planning for events, and managing health and safety
• Good communication, customer service and influencing skills
You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
This role involves working flexible shifts including evenings and weekends to meet the demands of the service.
Benefits at Glasgow Life
• A holiday allowance of 30 days plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). This will rise to 35 days after 5 years
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – which pays 19.3% in employer contributions
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible retirement
• Family-friendly policies
Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We\’re a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

The deadline is Sunday 10 August 2025 at 23:59.

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Festivals / Music / Theatre / Traditional Arts / Visual Arts

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