Activity Assistant - 7 Posts - Various Hours - (Part-Time) - GLA13978
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,346.03 to £26,895.74 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow Central, G3 4AW |
| Company: | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | GLA13978 |
Summary
Job Description
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 help put on 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.
We are delighted to announce we are now recruiting for 1 x part time 20 hour contract, 1 x part time 17.5 hour contract and 1 x part time 16 hour contract Glasgow Life Activity Assistant as well as 4 bank position Activity Assistants to join our fantastic team at Kelvin Hall soft play, clip and climb and café.
Clip ’n Climb Kelvin Hall is the ultimate indoor climbing centre to create memorable experiences, full of laughter and fun for all the family. Our 15 unique climbing challenges promise an action-packed day out, suitable for ages 4 and above. Our circus themed soft play is perfect for all children aged 0-10 years. Our café offers everything you need to cater for all the family.
You could start your day welcoming customers and processing admission at reception, working in our cafe, soft play and Clip and Climb facility before finishing the day cleaning and preparing the venue for it all begin again tomorrow. As you can see, flexibility is key. Our venues can attract 1200 customers per day; therefore you will not be afraid to roll-up your sleeves playing a key role in maintaining the venue to the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation. With a strong focus on safety and customer service, you will assist customers in the safe and effective use of the facilities and promote the wide range of services on offer through excellent product knowledge
To be considered for this role you will need: -
• Great customer service skills, ideally within a catering/ hospitality environment
• Playful and fun personality to ensure our visitors have a great day out
• Comfortable working at heights (there will be a practical element/ challenge at interview to test your comfort levels on the clip n climb wall!)
You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
Full training on how to use Clip and Climb and how to use all our systems will be provided.
Our part time posts available are for either 20 hours, 17.5 hours or 16 hours per week.
The typical working pattern is a set 3-week rota which may include one week of dayshift, one week of evenings and one week working the weekend. We will confirm the working patterns available at interview.
Our Bank/ supply posts offer you flexibility in the hours you work.
You may be someone who has worked in a children’s activity centre, climbing facility, or even worked in a busy café and now looking to take your experience to a playful busy fun environment. We believe in the transformational power of the services we provide for the citizens and visitors of Glasgow, and if you want to be a part of it, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Dates: Closing date 10th August 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled from 18th August 2025.
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. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer
Application Packs
The following alternative Application Packs can be requested in other format for example, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you 2nd class within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert if requesting this to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return to us.
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, see
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation for more information.
For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme