Curator of Social History at Glasgow Life

Working Hours: Full Time
Contract: 35 hours a week
Salary: £37,541- £43,591
Location: Glasgow Museums Resource Centre/Hybrid
Closing date: 14/06/2026

About the Role

As a Curator (Social History), you will be part of an established team, reporting to the Senior Curator. You will play an essential role in researching and documenting the Social History collection and developing content for public programming. You will develop and manage the delivery of displays, publications, and other collections related projects. Glasgow Life Museums has a substantial collection relating to the history of Glasgow and the surrounding region that reflects the daily lives of the city’s inhabitants and Glasgow’s political and civic history. It offers opportunities to highlight themes of colonialism, disability, and LGBTQ+ histories, which have shaped the lives of Glaswegians. The successful candidate will contribute to our legacies of slavery and empire initiatives and help foreground the diverse experiences of Glasgow’s communities.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today!

We’re looking for:

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• Experience of using museum collections for research, learning and public engagement
• Experience in working with and advocating for communities as part of displays, exhibitions, and public programmes

Who We Are

Our Museums service, managed by Glasgow Life on behalf of the community, cares for thousands of years of history. We take care of the city’s museum and library special collections, its archives, and operate award-winning museums, keeping them safe for future generations. We run talks, tours, workshops, and events, so people can explore and enjoy the collections. By connecting people with the city’s stories, our museums continue to enrich the lives of local people and visitors.

Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life

Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life

We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgow’s communities — where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Learn more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

We’re also committed to Fair Work First principles, including effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect for all our staff. Learn more about our approach to Fair Work First here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/fair-work-first

We’re working hard to address underrepresentation in our workforce. We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities.

How to Apply

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