Paper Conservator at Glasgow Life
Working Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £36,272 – £42,116
Location: Glasgow
Closing date: 01/02/2026
About the Role
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.
Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Paper Conservator to join our Museums and Collections Conservation team.
Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you’re excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.
As an experienced paper conservator, you’ll be joining our in-demand Museums, Archives and Collections Conservation team, and you’ll play an essential role in contributing to the conservation and collection care of the city’s extensive collections.
You’ll be an integral part of a well-established conservation team, reporting to a Senior Conservator and working alongside a team of conservators skilled in a variety of material specialisms who support the safe access, care, display and lending of Glasgow Museums & Archives collections.
You will have experience of working with a broad range of works on paper ideally including; Pastels, Watercolours, Photographs and Books.
Your work will make a visible and lasting difference. This could be:
- Supporting our communities
- Helping people get active
- Creating cultural experiences
- Or working behind the scenes to make it all happen
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 someone who has:
- A recognised qualification in Conservation
- Experience and understanding of a broad range of conservation procedures to formulate appropriate treatments which require innovative solutions
- Proven experience of treating paper objects to a high standard, with full consideration of practical, access, Health and Safety and ethical issues
- Experience of carrying out condition assessments, treatment estimates and documentation
- Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills where novel or complex conservation problems arise
- Demonstrable ability to plan and organise time to achieve deadlines and use resources efficiently
How to Apply
The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 1 st February 2026 with Interviews provisionally booked for week beginning 23rd February 2026.
Download the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section on the MyJobScotland website attached below. Use this to shape your application and show how your experience aligns with the job.
When selecting candidates for interviews, managers will look for candidates who can demonstrate they meet all the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the Person Specification. If there are many candidates, they may also consider desirable skills. So, include those if they apply to you.
Board Trustees and Chair at Soundplay Projects SCIO
Contract: Volunteering
Salary: 0
Location: All Scotland
Closing date: 31/01/2026
About the Role
Soundplay Projects creates playful, creative and accessible experiences for children and young people through sound, music and technology. As we grow, we’re inviting new trustees to join our Board and help shape a future rooted in creativity, care and inclusion.
We’re looking for people who believe in shared leadership, thoughtful governance and the power of play. You don’t need previous trustee experience for all roles, just curiosity, care and a commitment to our mission.
Trustee Roles
Board Chair
- Supporting the collective leadership of the Board, helping trustees work well together and ensuring Soundplay remains well-governed, strategic and values-led.
Treasurer / Finance Lead
- Providing oversight and guidance on Soundplay’s financial health, sustainability and long-term planning, helping the Board understand and steward resources confidently.
HR & Safeguarding Trustee
- Supporting strong people practices and safeguarding, ensuring Soundplay is a safe, fair and nurturing environment for staff, volunteers and young people.
Fundraising & Partnerships Trustee
- Helping develop sustainable income through relationships, fundraising strategy and philanthropic support.
Marketing & Communications Trustee
- Strengthening Soundplay’s voice, visibility and reach through thoughtful, inclusive and engaging communications.
Digital & Technology Trustee
- Providing insight and oversight around digital systems, safety, infrastructure and innovation.
Trustee – Lived Experience / Community Voice
- Bringing lived experience to the Board to ensure Soundplay’s decision-making remains grounded, accessible and representative of the communities we serve.
What it means to be a Soundplay Trustee
As a trustee, you will help guide Soundplay’s direction, support strategic thinking and contribute to a culture of care, creativity and collaboration. You will work alongside other trustees and the staff team to ensure the organisation remains ethical, sustainable and responsive to the people it serves.
We are particularly keen to hear from people who bring diverse perspectives, lived experience and voices underrepresented in governance spaces.
Support & Access
We are committed to making this experience welcoming and accessible. Support includes:
- Full induction and governance training
- Buddy trustee support
- Hybrid and accessible meeting options
- Expenses covered
How to Apply
For full recruitment packs and role descriptions, please email hello@soundplayprojects.com
Or see the attached website below to download the descriptions.
If you’d like an informal conversation with the team before applying, please feel free to get in touch, we’d love to chat.
To apply, please send a short note of interest or a 2–3 minute video sharing your motivation for joining the Board and what you feel you could bring to Soundplay.