Records Assistant

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. We are looking for a Records Assistant to join our Museums and Collections team (City Archives and Records Management).

Hours:

35 Mon-Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm

Contract type:
Fixed Term for 18 months, up to 14 January 2028

Location:

Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
– excellent public transport links and free parking.

As a Records Assistant, you will work in the Records Management team within the City Archives and Records Management department, reporting to the Records Manager. You’ll play an essential role in managing the Council’s non‑current records and making a visible, lasting difference. This could involve:

• Supporting the Council and Glasgow Family to manage their modern records
• Supporting national public enquiries, schemes, Data Protection and Freedom of Information requests

We’re looking for someone who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today!

• Experience of customer focus and delivery of effective customer services
• Previous experience of clerical and administrative work
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to handle, move, pack, store and transport archives and records

Holiday: 30 days’ holiday (plus 6.5 public holidays for full‑time staff, increasing to 35 days after 5 years of service). Extra holiday can be purchased.

Pension:
Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a defined benefit scheme that provides a secure pension for later life.

Support:
The free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme supports your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

Discounts:
As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on Glasgow Club memberships, museum shops, our online store, and we participate in the cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Flexibility and development:
We offer flexible, inclusive work policies and support for learning, development and career progression.

The closing date for this job is 11:59pm on 28 June. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week beginning 6 July 2026.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the richness of Glasgow’s communities, where everyone feels valued, respected and authentic  are a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We also uphold Fair Work First principles, ensuring voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect for all staff. Applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities are especially welcomed.

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