Project Officer - Connect Engage Retain - (Fixed-Term) - GLA13034

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Project Officer (Connect Engage Retain) to join us on a 35 hour fixed term contract for a period up to 31st March 2026. As Project Officer you will be joining our in-demand Libraries and Communities Services. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports citywide Library Services.

About the Role:
As Project Officer for the Connect, Engage Retain programme you'll be an integral part of the team managing the provision and delivery of a range of interventions for families of early years children that help to mitigate the cost of living impact, support improvements in literacy and social mobility and reduce inequalities by (re)connecting families with both universal and targeted Library services and the wider Glasgow Life offer. Reporting to the Project Manager and working alongside an established team.

The Candidate:
If you're interested in joining us as a Project Officer you'll need:

1. Experience of supervising and delivering person centred services including those involving volunteers.
2. Excellent communication skills and an enthusiastic, self-motivated attitude to work.
3. Demonstrated commitment to self-development, highly developed organisational, motivational, and task completion skills.
4. Understanding of equalities and diversity.
5. IT skills and data collection and information management skills.

We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we'd love to hear from you.

This position requires a Basic Disclosure. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their Disclosure.

Benefits at Glasgow Life:

• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store.
• Option to buy extra annual leave.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• And much more!

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life:
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.

Further Information

Please note that Glasgow Life, as an ALEO to Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts.