Paisley Arts Festival 2027

OneRen are seeking a dynamic and creative Freelance Arts Festival Programmer to join our team to build on the success of the 2026 Festival.

The second edition of Paisley Arts Festival will take place between 26th – 28th March 2027.

The role of the Associate Programmer is to:

Curate an ambitious, diverse and unique festival programme of performances and events across OneRens cultural venues Paisley Arts Centre and Paisley Town Hall utilising indoor and outdoor spaces.

Collaborate to programme work at national level whilst showcasing local artists.

Ensure the festival programme connects strongly with place to create meaningful engagement with Renfrewshire communities and beyond, offering a platform for high quality work that will appeal to a diverse range of audiences.

The ideal programmer will be bursting with ideas, contacts, be able to bring experience of venue/festival programming and a wide network of contacts nationally across multiple genres.

Please download the recruitment pack below for more info on the role and how to apply.

Timeframe: August/Sep 2026 – April 2027

Fee: £14,700

Approx 2 days a week, based on 7hrs per day at £31 per hr for 33 weeks.

Mission Statement

Our long-term vision is to end youth homelessness. Our more immediate mission is to ensure that every young person in Scotland has access to expert youth specific services to assist them to avoid, survive, and move on from homelessness; making it rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Context

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and lead a growing and ambitious Fundraising and Communications (F&C) team.

The primary role of the Fundraising and Communications Manager is to ensure the delivery of all fundraising and communications activity for the organisation, in line with the F&C strategies, policies and procedures.

The F&C manager will have the opportunity to shape our ongoing fundraising strategy, paying particular attention to key growth areas including Individual Giving and Events, while supporting colleagues across multiple other fundraising disciplines.

The F&C Manager holds responsibility for the development and management of our funder relationships with the overall goal of increasing our supporter base and income in line with strategic KPIs. They hold shared responsibility for promoting development, co-operation and efficiency throughout the organisation.

Organisation:

The Soul Shack is a grassroots creative health and wellbeing charity, based in Sighthill, Glasgow. We provide a wide range of creative health and wellbeing services, aimed at supporting those in recovery from addiction, mental health challenges, isolation, abuse and poverty.

We are in a very exciting transition process, and are about to take over management of larger premises in Sighthill. With that, we are recruiting an Operations & Funding Manager, who can support the operational and financial sustainability and growth of our charity.

The role:

• Supporting the operational management of the charity;
• Assisting with governance and compliance obligations;
• Managing administrative systems and organisational processes, including bookkeeping, payroll, audits, financial management etc;
• Identifying funding opportunities and supporting fundraising activity;
• Preparing grant applications, reports, and monitoring documentation;
• Maintaining relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders;
• Assisting with budgeting, reporting, and financial administration;
• Supporting safeguarding, equality, and data protection responsibilities;
• Support with social media management.
• Support with bookings, let management and the ongoing PMGC process.
• Attend and support board meetings
• Ensure all relevant data is stored, reviewed, managed and distributed in line with company policy.
• Manage all aspects of pricing, policies and procedures for new premises.
• Support training design and delivery.
• Undertaking other duties reasonably consistent with the role.

About you:

• Able to hit the ground running, with charity and community fundraising, particularly in relation to grant funding.
• Able to multi-task and manage the operational components of a busy community service.
• Understanding of charity governance and facilities management.
• Excellent communication skills, and confident holding space for large groups.
• Excellent written skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel, AI software, and various marketing platforms.
• Good understanding of financial management.
• Compassionate, energetic and reliable.

Contract:

21 hours per week (days/times negotiable)

£33,000 per annum (pro-rata = £19,800)

28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus public holidays.

6% Employer Pension Contribution.

Office-based - Sighthill, Glasgow.

1 year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension (funding dependent)

You will be delivering our mission to give everyone the chance to feel unstoppable.

As the Challenge Events & Community Fundraising Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of our team’s efforts to make sure no one affected by spina bifida or hydrocephalus feels alone.

Each year, we aim to raise over £1.2 million through multiple fundraising streams to support our essential services. We have exciting plans to grow our income and service reach over the next four years. Your mission will be to generate income by creating partnerships with charities, supporters and community groups. You will lead and line managing the team in innovation and third-party challenge events across Scotland.

You will be leading some of the most high-profile fundraising events in the country, including the Strathclyde Zipslide (formerly Zipslide the Clyde), the Falkirk Wheel Abseil and the Port of Leith Abseil.

This is an exciting and creative role where you will lead the Schools & Community Fundraiser, Events & Community Fundraiser and Fundraising Assistant to implement your joint fundraising strategies.

As you grow your fundraising success, you’ll have the chance to shape your own career path. At SBH Scotland we believe in rewarding success and encouraging staff to fulfil their potential. You’ll also be part of an experienced team to support you every step of the way.

What SBH Scotland can offer you

Flexibility – We offer flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home or around caring responsibilities.

Supportive colleagues supporting you to express yourself – Staff scored SBH Scotland 8 out of 10 for being supportive in taking risks with new ideas.

We also offer: Workplace pension scheme; salary sacrifice scheme; death in service benefit; paid Carers Leave; 30 days annual leave entitlement and 4 days Public Holidays; an additional day off for your birthday and wellbeing days.

We welcome applications from disabled people and those with lived experience of disability or caring responsibilities. SBH Scotland is a Real Living Wage and Disability Confident Employer.

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and Communications

Place of Work: Hybrid office/home-working model with base being the Dan Young Building, Dullatur G68 0LS. Occasional travel within Scotland to accommodate needs of fundraising.

Working Hours: The role is 35 hours across 5 days (can be discussed). Normal work hours are 9.00am to 4.30pm. The role will necessitate working some hours out with normal office hours, including evening and some weekends.

Salary: £36,139

Driving license and access to a car is essential for this role.

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising and Communications