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Curator European Art – GLA Jobs in Glasgow, UK at Ktpws
Position: Curator European Art – GLA15057
# Curator European Art Ref no::
GLA
15057
Published::
20/03/2026
Closes::
12/04/2026
Location::
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Glasgow, G53 7NN
Salary::
£36,272.27 – £42,116.92 per year Contract Type::
Permanent Position Type::
Full Time
Hours::
35 hours per week##
Job Description 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 Curator (European Art) to join our Museums and Collections team. As Curator (European Art) your will support the research of the 8,000 European art objects held at Glasgow Life Museums and Collections.
This post is full-time based at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre and working across our other museum venues including Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and The Burrell Collection.
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.
** What you need to know
**** Hours**: 35per week.
** Contract type:
** Permanent
*
* Location:
** Hybrid. You will spend part of your week at home, and part of your week in one of our offices.
** What you’ll do
** As a Curator (European Art), you’ll be a part of an established team, reporting to the Senior Curator. You’ll play an essential role in researching and documenting the European Art 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 an internationally significant collection of European art.
The collection comprises of paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture from the period 1200 to 1960 including works from the Italian Renaissance, 19th century French Impressionism, and Dutch, and Spanish Old Masters. We take a broad view of Europe and the successful candidate will be expected to be an active participant in our legacies of slavery and empire initiatives.
** 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
Download the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section on My Job Scotland . 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 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.
** What we offer
** At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.
Learn more about Glasgow Life in our 10 Facts video in the Further Information section on My Job Scotland .We support
* you* to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:
** Holiday
* * When you join, you’ll get 30 days’ holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you’re full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.
** Pension
* * Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a Defined Benefit scheme that provides you with a secure pension for later life.
** Support
* * Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
** Discounts
* * As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store. We are also part of the cycle-to-work scheme, helping you stay active.
** Flexibility and development
** We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. We also offer support for…
Title: Curator European Art – GLA
Company: Ktpws
Location: Glasgow, UK
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