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Glasgow Science Centre warns of possible job losses

Getty Images Glasgow Science Centre is an arched building with glass windows on the side next to the River Clyde. The Glasgow Tower stands to the right of the building from this perspective across the river. The Waverley Paddle Steamer is docked near the building on the river.Getty Images
The Glasgow Science Centre is among the Pacific Quay developments next to the River Clyde

Glasgow Science Centre has warned staff of potential job losses due to financial challenges.

The Pacific Quay attraction is considering cost-cutting measures after a £773,000 operating loss was revealed.

The Science Centre, which also includes an IMAX cinema and the Glasgow Tower, is one of Scotland's most visited paid attractions.

It employs about 100 full-time and 40 part-time staff.

It is understood that management are prepared for the deficit to rise to more than £1m over the next three years.

However the centre said it was considering a number of measures, including redeployment of staff and restrictions on recruiting new employees.

The site, which is run by a charity, was opened by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2001.

A Glasgow Science Centre spokesman said the site had faced "increased financial challenges" due to Covid and the cost of living crisis.

He said: "We are currently going through a reorganisation process to address the difficult financial situation we face.

"This includes looking at additional income generation, redeployment, restriction of recruitment, and potential redundancies.

"This is a difficult time for our organisation, and we recognise that staff will be understandably concerned."

The spokesman said management was "committed" to supporting staff and working unions to minimise redundancies.