About Starcatchers

We champion exceptional, innovative arts and creative experiences for our youngest children, those aged from birth to 5 years old and their parents and carers. The voice, needs and interests of this audience are at the heart of all our activity, providing inspiration and provocation in the development of projects and programmes. Our work is created by highly specialist artists who are attuned to the requirements of making work for and with this unique age group. Supported by nearly 20 years of high-quality work, evidenced through research and evaluation, Starcatchers is recognised around the world as being at the forefront of artistic practice for Early Years.

Primary Purpose

This is a new role within a refreshed Starcatchers Staff Team for 2025/26 and beyond. The post-holder will be pivotal in the development of our Community Engagement activity leading on the implementation of this work, supporting the specialist Starcatchers Artists who lead on delivery, nurturing existing and seeding new relationships within communities and securing funding to sustain activity moving forward.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Community Engagement

• To lead on the development and delivery of all Starcatchers' Community Engagement activity including current programmes
• Seed new activities in line with organisational priorities
• To ensure the implementation of a continuous improvement framework within the team
• To ensure the principles of Starcatchers Voice of the Baby research are embedded and reflected in artistic practice
• To ensure the participation of the babies, young children, parents and carers who engage in Starcatchers activity is evident in all aspects of service delivery
• To develop and maintain relationships with partners to support the delivery andpotential future development of project activity
• To oversee the implementation of research and evaluation surveys across all Community Engagement activity and provide feedback and figures for reporting,evaluation and development purposes
• To manage the Community Engagement budgets and ensure delegated budgets operate within organisational monitoring and reporting arrangements.
• To regularly attend Community Engagement sessions and provide support to delivery staff
• To ensure the Health & Safety policy is implemented in accordance with best practice and all activity is planned to include risk-assessment and compliance with Health and Safety and event management regulations
• To ensure the effective implementation of Starcatchers policies and procedures
• To provide line management support to the Community Engagement Artists

Fundraising

• To identify and apply for funding for Community Engagement programmes, both existing and new initiatives
• To support or lead on reporting to funders as required

General

• To play an active role in the strategic development of Starcatchers as a member of the Management Team
• To fully participate in company meetings and events as required
• To contribute to the on-going fundraising of the organisation as required
• To attend relevant training as and when requiredTo positively represent Starcatchers at eventsAny other duties appropriate to the post and organisation

Museums Galleries Scotland is the National Development Body for the Scottish museums sector. We’re here to support more than 440 museums and galleries, whether through strategic investment, advice, advocacy, skills development or other means.

We are looking for a Grants Assistant to support the delivery of MGS’s grants programmes and capturing their impact.

The Grants Assistant brings strong administration skills and a keen attention to detail to assist across all elements of the grants process, dealing promptly with enquiries and delivering excellent customer service to grant applicants. They will bring an enjoyment for number work/aptitude for maths and be comfortable working with databases, have strong communication skills and a can-do approach, with collaborative working an essential part of the role.

Overview of Responsibilities

Manage telephone and email enquiries about the grants programme Carry out basic financial checks on grant claims Liaise with applicants around award acceptances and project reports Add new organisations to the grants processing system and keep information up to date, including editing funding website pages Support grants impact analysis and reporting; and draw out examples of best practice for case studies to demonstrate impact Support the promotion of grant programmes to the sector in consultation with colleagues Support the delivery of funding rounds Occasional administrative support for the Accreditation scheme

The above mentioned tasks and responsibilities constitute an overview and not an exhaustive list. Workload and priorities are ultimately determined by the annual MGS Operational Plan.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Supporting and maintaining processes
• Working with databases
• Strong customer focus and ability to communicate positively with a range of people
• Interpreting financial information
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Processing, interpreting and presenting/reporting data
• Microsoft Office and other relevant software

Preferred:

• Experience/knowledge of grants administration Knowledge of GDPR

How You Work

MGS has a behavioural competency framework which describes how we expect people to go about their work day-to-day. Staff must demonstrate the following skills areas at an appropriate level:

Works collaboratively Communicating with impact Respect, inclusion and integrity Effective decision-making Sector focus Drive for results Innovation, agility and building capability

In particular this role requires someone who conveys energy and enthusiasm about their work and takes a proactive approach to collaboration, organises and plans work effectively, readily contributes ideas and willingly adapts working practices to support changes.

All staff are expected to champion and help deliver MGS’s commitments to anti-racism and climate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS – Occasional regional travel may be required

Youth Theatre Arts Scotland (YTAS) is looking for a part-time Company Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated by enabling progress, implementing improvement and providing support.

We are looking for someone who excels at organising, is methodical and forward-thinking, and who is confident in supporting and leading a team. Sound working experience of HR practices will also be essential to your success in this role.

YTAS is the national development agency and umbrella body for Scotland’s youth theatre sector. Our vision is for universal access to quality youth theatre activity across Scotland and universal recognition of its impact. We believe in helping others, community, collaboration, excellence and joy.

The Company Manager position is an excellent opportunity to join a motivated team whose work over the next three years will be supported by multi-year funding recently awarded by Creative Scotland.

In this key leadership role, you will ensure the smooth running of our organisation, working alongside the CEO to oversee company operations, strategic planning and programme delivery. You will support a passionate staff team, fostering a well-managed, collaborative and positive work environment, where people thrive. This role will offer you the chance to achieve to this, and to help drive our vision forward.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a flexible-working organisation and a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) partner, we’re happy to discuss ways that allow you to balance caring responsibilities with your working life.

Help Us Change Young Lives Through Creativity

Who we are

Reeltime Music is a creative youth work charity that supports disadvantaged young people through music and the creative industries. We provide workshops, partnership projects, volunteering opportunities, and recording and rehearsal services to help young people develop skills, confidence, and creativity.

What you’ll do

As Funding Officer, you’ll work closely with our CEO to secure funding that sustains and grows our work. You’ll develop and manage fundraising efforts, write compelling funding applications, and build strong relationships with funders and partners. Your work will directly support creative opportunities for young people.

About you

• Strong writing skills, with experience crafting funding applications and impact reports.
• Ability to engage and influence funders, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Highly organised, able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
• A strong interest in youth work and the creative sector.

Why join us?

• Flexible working – We’ll agree on a schedule that suits you.
• Make a difference – Your work will directly enable creative opportunities for young people.
• Supportive team – Work collaboratively in a creative and mission-driven organisation.
• Good leave – 32 days (pro-rata) including public holidays.