Conservation Manager

Location: Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Rd, Glasgow G53 7NN
Ref: GLA13255

You will lead a team of specialist conservators based at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre and Mitchell Library with responsibility for the city’s collections.
More about our Museums and Collections teams
As Conservation Manager you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Museums team. From The Burrell Collection to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, our museums are free for everyone to access. We’re committed to making sure people experience our world-class collections and have the chance to engage with our rich heritage. The cultural programmes we provide bring value to people’s lives. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums
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 stage 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 sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.
The role
As Conservation Manager, you’ll lead the team which supports the maintenance, physical care and conservation of the City’s Museum collection, Library Special Collections and the City’s Archives which are held across the city’s museum buildings and at the Mitchell Library. You will be responsible for developing programmes of conservation work that enable safe use of the collections and for maintaining and developing conservation practice across all disciplines. Reporting to the Senior Museum Manager (Collections and Programming) and working alongside an established team.
The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as Conservation Manager, you’ll need:
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience is essential. A relevant post graduate degree is desirable.
• Professional accreditation is desirable.
• Experience of working with a major collection and managing teams is essential
An understanding of the role of collection care in delivering museum and /or archives and library services and knowledge of the professional issues affecting conservation standards and work
is essential.
• Demonstrable experience of project planning and resource management is essential. Direct experience of major capital projects and experience of project management methodology e.g. PRINCE2 is desirable.
• Experience of a range of sector relationships in the community, voluntary, public and private sectors is essential.

You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations.
We offer hybrid working for some roles, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you, if suitable. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.
Our Glasgow Museums Resource Centre has great links to public transport and free parking.
This role is working full time 35 hours per week.
We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Dates: Closing date 23rd March and interviews are provisionally scheduled for 31st March.

Benefits at Glasgow Life
• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• And much more!

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. 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




To apply for this vacancy online please visit www.glasgow.gov.uk.
Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 23rd March 2025

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.

Museum Website: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasgow/glasgow-life/jobs/conservation-manager-415457