Refugee Festival Scotland is a unique community and arts festival dedicated to achieving positive and lasting social
change. Co-ordinated by Scottish Refugee Council, the Festival is held across Scotland every June and provides a
platform for refugee communities to showcase their skills, talents and cultures and to tell new, more positive
stories about integration and diversity in Scotland. In 2025, the Festival will run from 13th – 22nd June and
the theme is MILESTONES.
We are looking for a Programming Fellow to join our team and develop a strand of the 2025 Festival. The fellowship is
presented as a learning and development opportunity for an emerging producer or curator to gain hands-on
experience in festival programming and programming operations. The Fellow will work closely with the Festival
team and will be supported to develop and deliver a programme of events.
The Fellow should have a demonstrated interest in the arts and themes of migration, but no previous programming
experience is required. As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to provide a short proposal
for the event(s) they would like to develop.
We invite applications from all programming specialisms and backgrounds, including music, performing arts, film,
poetry, visual arts, heritage and socially engaged practice. Applicants should have lived experience of seeking
refugee protection.
This role will be subject to basic disclosure Scotland.
About us
Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice to
people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more
humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.
The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and
children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve
their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at
scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Fellowship benefits package (pro rata)
- 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
- Flexible working options
- Training and development opportunities
- Union recognition
- Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
- Enhanced pay benefits
- Counselling & coaching service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Death in service & 24-hour GP service