Director of Culture and Events

As a Director of Culture and Events, you’ll be a part of an established senior team, reporting to the Chief Executive. You’ll lead the delivery of Museums & Collections, Arts & Music, Events, Marketing & Communications, and Development, across Glasgow Life.
You’ll oversee major strategic projects and transformational change, driving innovation, inclusion, financial sustainability, and service excellence. As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you’ll also help shape Glasgow Life’s future direction, strengthen our income base, and lead engagement with strategic partners locally, nationally and internationally.
We’re looking for:
• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with evidence of ongoing professional and leadership development.
• Senior leadership experience in a large, complex organisation delivering customer-focused services.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to manage diverse, high-level stakeholder relationships.
• A commercial mindset and excellent financial and budget management skills.
• Knowledge of the challenges facing the delivery of culture and events across public and commercial contexts.
• A proven track record in leading successful change and redesign projects.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with experience of driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Experience working across organisational boundaries, with a solid grasp of political, governance and decision-making frameworks
• An understanding of the wider public and third-sector landscape in Scotland.
• A personal and professional commitment to Glasgow Life’s values — demonstrated through inclusive, values-led leadership
Interested candidates should send their CV plus covering letter to Mary Few. If you wish to find out more about the role, please contact [email protected]

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