Wigtown Festival Company is looking to appoint a Young People’s Engagement Officer to develop and run our year-round programmes with 15-25-year-olds. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a fresh way of working with our target group of 15-to-25-year-olds at Wigtown Book Festival and around the year.

We are seeking a dynamic and imaginative individual who is experienced in enabling young people (YP) to develop cultural skills and explore their interests in a secure and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about widening cultural access and overcoming barriers to participation.

Working within a small programming team and reporting to the Creative Director, they will be responsible for initiating, delivering and evaluating projects, and delivering against the aims of the Festival Company’s Young People’s Engagement Plan. An ability to self-organise and juggle multiple projects in a busy workplace is essential.

The Young People’s Engagement Post is kindly supported by The Holywood Trust.

Salary and Terms

The position is full-time / 35 hours a week. The salary is in the range of £26,000-£30,000 depending on experience, with an initial contract for two years.

WFC is a Fair Work and Real Living Wage employer and is open to flexible working from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely in partnership with a wide range of young people to programme activities (including at Wigtown Book Festival) and develop new projects according to need.
• Creating new and lasting working relationships with other YP organisations in the region and beyond.
• Building and nurturing a new young people’s advisory team.
• Developing and implementing the young people’s engagement plan and evaluation framework.
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the impact of our activities with YP.
• Sourcing funding for YP projects and managing funder relationships.
• Overseeing social media and marketing for our young people’s activities.
• Occasional weekend and evening working (eg during Wigtown Book Festival) with time off in lieu.

Essential Experience and Attributes

• A proven ability to work with and engage with young people collaboratively and respectfully.
• A proven ability to build relationships with partner organisations in the cultural and third sectors.
• An understanding of monitoring and evaluating young people’s activities.
• An understanding and respect for the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• An understanding of the essential importance of safeguarding; PGV certificated.
• Interest in / experience of the cultural sector.
• Excellent personal, communication and teamwork skills.

Other Desirable Experience and Attributes

• Experience in budget management.
• A knowledge of Dumfries & Galloway.
• A knowledge and passion for literature.
• Familiarity with social media and marketing.

Paragon Music is an inclusive arts company inspiring people to create and perform their own music and dance. We are passionate about using music and the arts to raise people’s aspirations, self-image, teamwork, communication and learning. We believe that music and the arts have the power to transform lives when guided by two key principles - Equality and Inclusion.

Paragon’s vision is a more equal and inclusive society where people flourish individually and together through music and dance.

About the role

Paragon is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our Board of Directors. We are recruiting people who possess strategic vision, good independent judgement but above all, people who share our values of equity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of disability including mental health conditions. We also welcome applications from those protected under the 2010 Equalities Act due to age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Those with care experience, caring responsibilities and on low incomes are encouraged to apply and we will accept applications in any format and meet any interview expenses.

We welcome applicants with experience in any discipline or industry, either paid or voluntary. At the moment we are particularly keen to recruit people with skills and experience in any of the following areas:

· People & Wellbeing (HR)

· Accountancy

· IT - Technology & Science

· Fundraising

· Marketing

· Sustainability

Previous experience in a similar position would be welcome, although not required as training opportunities and a full induction will be offered.

The Board meets 4 times per year for 2-3 hours on weekdays, usually in the evenings. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed and training and ongoing support will be provided, the role is non-remunerated.

Barrowland Ballet is searching for a Senior Producer to manage, influence and take responsibility for the instigation and delivery of their national and international onward touring programme, and the delivery of a small number of special projects.

This is a post within a small thriving company with a strong and growing international reputation. Working closely with the Artistic Director and Executive Producer, and supported by a full-time General Manager and Production Manager, the role will have the opportunity for continued development as an essential part of a high performing team.

About the role

This role is part of the Senior Management team and reports to the Artistic Director and Executive Producer. A job description outlining key responsibilities and person specifications is available below.

Terms and Conditions

This is intended to be a permanent post, subject to the outcome of the current multi-year funding application.

• Salary is £36,000 to £40,000 FTE per annum, dependent on experience.
• The role is part-time, ideally 4 days, minimum 3 days per week.
• The role is primarily based in Glasgow with national and international travel and occasional weekend and evening work.
• We offer great benefits including a competitive pension package and annual leave.

Are you an experienced project or cultural event manager looking to take on a new challenge and lead the delivery of NYOS's orchestra programmes? Could you deliver unique, relevant and sector-leading programmes that develop the musicianship and skills of young musicians and offer outstanding performance opportunities?

NYOS is currently seeking an Orchestra Projects Manager to join our Ensembles and Engagement Team.

You will be responsible for creating a sense of belonging, creativity and pride within the NYOS community, developing positive relationships with young people and a range of stakeholders while managing a busy portfolio of inspirational orchestra programmes, including NYOS, NYOS Development and NYOS Camerata.

You will ensure robust planning and oversight of all project administration and effective delivery of course content and schedules, act as the key contact for members and parents, freelance staff and artists. You will oversee our audition and recrutiment process, building positive experiences. You will also plan and oversee the delivery of NYOS orchestra and ensemble courses and performances including preparation, stage management, organising recordings, venue liaison, and communicating key information in a timely manner to ensure the smooth delivery of public performances.

You can find out more about the role, including a full person specification by downloading the job description.