Glasgow Life is looking for a Senior Development Officer to join us on a full-time and fixed term contract for a
period of 3 years (end of Dec 2027). As Senior Development Officer, you will be joining our ambitious
Development and Fundraising Team. You will be part of a dedicated team, which generates external funding for
important and inspiring projects.
Your focus will be to support a major capital fundraising campaign to redevelop an iconic Glasgow Museum. The
People’s Palace will undergo a transformational refurbishment project to create a community-led museum that
builds on our ground-breaking approach of involving and empowering people. You will support the vision to create
one of the world’s most socially engaged and internationally significant local museums.
About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply
put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and
sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow
Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We stage
world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the
first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named
a UNESCO City of Music.
The role
As a Senior Development Officer, you’ll be an integral part of the team and will secure funding from a range of
external funding sources including Charitable Trusts/Foundations and major donors. Partnering with significant
donors and funders, you will work with ambitious colleagues to create compelling proposals to develop funding
bids and proposals and to cultivate long-term donor relationships. Reporting to the Head of Development you will
work alongside an established team.
The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as a Senior Development Officer, you’ll need:
• Degree or relevant fundraising qualifications and considerable experience of working in a fundraising/development
office.
• Track record in raising five and six figure levels of philanthropic funding from Trusts and Foundations, major
donors, statutory sources, and other external funders.
• Experience of securing funding for capital appeals and projects.
• Experience of preparing successful and compelling fundraising applications, proposals, and donor reports.
• Experience of managing relationships with funders and of developing effective stewardship and cultivation
programmes.
Some of our roles are currently piloting hybrid working, with teams working between the office and home. Your line
manager will agree these days with you. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative
working.
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.
Important Dates: Closing date Friday 8th December and interviews are provisionally scheduled for 11th & 12th
December
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!
For Fixed Term Roles - If offer is made to internal employee (Glasgow Life or Council Family), at the end of the
temporary period, eligible employees, if agreed will have a right to return to a role at their substantive grade
within the council family.
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, see
glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation for more information.
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. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our
website. glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer