Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Curator (Visitor Studies) to join us on a full-time contract until July 2027. You’ll be working on the transformation project of the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens.

Job Requirements

As Assistant Curator (Visitor Studies) you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Museums team working on the exciting transformation project of the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens. The project will develop and create a community-led museum to become of one of the world’s most socially engaged and internationally significant local museums. With Glasgow’s social history at its heart, we will reintegrate the glasshouse and museum, to create a dynamic museum offer with new flexible space and facilities that meet audience needs. The building will be restored, will be more environmentally sustainable and help put the east end of Glasgow more on the tourist map.

Our museums are 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

Job Responsibilities

You’ll be an integral part of the team by assisting in planning and implementing audience research and evaluation to shape the redevelopment project. Key responsibilities include assisting the Visitor Studies Curator with the design and delivery of audience research, supporting a range of project staff in collaborating with community groups and individuals, coordinating and carrying out project assignments, and working collaboratively with internal and external partners / agencies. We are keen to hear from candidates with a professional, flexible, and collaborative team-working style combined with excellent planning and organisational skills.

The candidate

If you’re interested in joining us as an Assistant Curator (Visitor Studies) you’ll need:

Experience of working in museums/education/community sectors or in market or audience research

Strong qualitative research and/or facilitation skills

Ability to work with diverse audience groups