Director of Culture and Events

Glasgow Life is one of Scotland''s largest charities, dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through culture, physical activity and learning. Working at the heart of the city, we deliver cultural, sporting and learning programmes at scale, welcoming millions of people each year to our museums, libraries, community venues, events and facilities, both in person and online. We are now seeking to appoint a Director of Culture and Events, a senior leadership role central to delivering Glasgow Life''s vision to inspire every citizen and visitor to engage with a city renowned for culture, sport and events. About the role As Director of Culture and Events, you will be a key member of Glasgow Life''s leadership team, responsible for the strategic development and delivery of a significant portfolio spanning Museums and Collections, Arts and Music, and Events. You will also hold corporate responsibility for Marketing and Communications and for Development and Fundraising across the organisation. You will lead major programmes, world-class collections and flagship events including Celtic Connections, Mela and Merchant City Festival, while developing future large-scale cultural initiatives that contribute to Glasgow''s social renewal, wellbeing and visitor economy. You will balance social purpose with commercial sustainability, ensuring inclusive, accessible and value-for-money services through strong leadership, innovation and effective business planning. The role ..... full job details .....