Business Development Director
- Part time
- £36,000 pro-rata
- On site: Forres, Moray
- Closing 21st May 2025
- Advertised from 29th April 2025
- £28,800. 30 hours p/w (4 days equivalent).
Role
Findhorn Bay Arts (FBA) is looking to expand its team and is recruiting for a Business Development Director
FBA is looking for a proactive, imaginative and experienced Business Development Director to join them in the next phase of its business plan and support the organisation in realising its goals. Strengthening its core operational management, this role will provide greater internal resources and capacity for its fundraising and development.
The organisation has ambitious plans to widen its programme delivery further through building strategic partnerships, targets for fundraising and earned income, and expanding the organisation's reach and impact, ultimately contributing to its long-term sustainability.
This is a great role for a highly organised, ambitious, innovative, and motivated person to contribute to the continuing success and development of FBA as it embarks on a new 3-year strategic business plan, having secured Creative Scotland Multi-Year funding for 2025-2028.
The Business Development Director will lead on fundraising and unrestricted income generation, establishing and nurturing new partnerships locally, nationally and internationally, and evaluating and reporting impacts and outcomes across its projects to inform strategic development and organisational sustainability.
You will be working in a collaborative and supportive environment with a team that is passionate about making creative things happen!
This role has the opportunity for progression in terms of hours, responsibilities and salary.
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Visit Findhorn Bay Arts' website for more information and how to apply.
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Marketing and Communications Lead
- Part time
- £28,000 pro-rata
- On site: Forres, Moray
- Closing 14th May 2025
Findhorn Bay Arts (FBA) is looking to expand its team and is recruiting for a Marketing and Communications Lead
FBA has ambitious goals to grow its audience and develop its brand. This new post will ensure the organisation meets those aims.
The role requires a diverse palette of marketing and communication skills with a positive attitude and confidence in generating dynamic and creative content and forging a range of partnerships.
Based in Forres, Moray and working closely with the CEO/Creative Director, the post-holder will be responsible for the creation and implementation of project-specific and cross-organisational marketing and communications strategies, with particular reference to FBA’s biennial festival, which aims to connect with and inspire new and diverse audiences and participants.
You should be able to demonstrate that you can generate dynamic content with a fresh and accessible style of communication to a broad audience and advocate for the organisation in a concise, authentic, and impactful way. You should be confident using multiple marketing channels to communicate creatively and strategically to varied audiences and develop partnerships that support the aims of the organisation.
As well as having the required skills and level of experience as per the job specification below, this role requires enthusiasm, resourcefulness, and energy, as well as a commitment to continued professional development.
This is a great role for a highly organised, ambitious, creative, and motivated person to contribute to the continuing success and development of FBA as it embarks on a new 3-year strategic business plan, having secured Creative Scotland Multi-Year funding for 2025-2028.
You will be working in a collaborative and supportive environment with a team that is passionate about making creative things happen!
The Executive Director provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership for Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre. Working in close partnership with the Artistic Directors of both Dundee Rep Theatre and Scottish Dance Theatre, and the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director ensures that DRSDT delivers on its artistic ambitions while operating as a sustainable, resilient and values led organisation.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic and integrated cultural institution that is home to two world-class artistic companies and a nationally respected creative engagement programme.
For 40 years, Artlink has worked with the arts to creatively challenge how disabled people have a voice and influence in their communities. We have a reputation for bold ideas, deep listening, and fearless experimentation.
As our long-standing Director prepares to retire, we are looking for a new Chief Executive Officer - someone ready to lead us into the next exciting phase of our journey. We are looking for a creative thinker and collaborative leader who believes in collective working and the transformational power of art.
As Chief Executive Officer you will lead on strategy, delivery and finance.
You will have a passion for people, a grounded understanding of the realities of their lives, and an awareness that our strategy is also shaped by the changing landscapes of care, health, education and equalities.
You will guide the development and delivery of our arts programmes, making a compelling case for the evolving role of art in the lives of marginalised communities.
You will be confident about working across sectors and major funders - often in challenging circumstances, securing the resources needed to drive on our work.
Most of all, you will bring a real excitement about what is possible. If you believe in the power of art to build partnerships, open doors, and create real change, we’d love to hear from you.
Top job! Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager
- Full time
- £45,813
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 19th May 2025
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries. We support a sector of 449 museums and galleries, through strategic investment, workforce development, advice and advocacy. We are a forward facing and inclusive organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive culture for our team.
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our work to clearly communicate the positive value and impact of the museums and galleries sector. You will do this by developing and leading advocacy campaigns and activity that make a strong case for Scotland’s museums and galleries sector to influence a range of external audiences and stakeholders including Government Officials, Government Ministers, MSPs, relevant Committees, relevant funders and other key organisations and influencers.
Politically astute, the Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager possesses strong communication and influencing skills, using research and information to build a political and public case for our sector and inform evidence-based advocacy messaging and activity.
Being able to navigate and effectively communicate complex issues that implicate the wider culture and heritage sector in Scotland will be essential. MGS has worked to raise awareness of the budget challenges faced by our sector while also striving to adapt to ensure relevance to communities and users. An exciting new capacity programme with the Scottish Government is in development designed to transition the sector to a sustainable footing and you would play an instrumental role in shaping how we communicate the benefits of this programme to key stakeholders.
This role offers an enriching opportunity to be creative and proactive in developing our organisational voice to highlight the immense value of Scotland’s museums and galleries
The successful candidate will manifest MGS’s core values: collaboration, integrity, passion for museums, and courageousness.
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