- Advertised from 22nd April 2025
- £21k per year for 3 days per week. Subject to 3yr review cycle of ongoing funding.
Role
Art27 Scotland is an arts and human rights organisation, looking for a part-time organised, collaborative and flexible General Manager to oversee our day-to-day operations and grow the company.
Art27 Scotland is based in Edinburgh, Scotland and takes its mission from Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which states that “everyone has the right freely to participate in cultural life and to enjoy the arts”. We explore how contemporary arts, cultural practice and ideas can defend culture as a human right through great art and storytelling. We work through socially engaged practice and curate multi-artform program of exhibitions, performances, publications and events that respond to themes we believe are urgent for our times e.g. migration, climate change and democracy.
Please see full details in Job Pack attached.
Application notes
Please send your CV indicating your work experience and a cover letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the position. Please also tell us any other personal skills, interests or personal attributes that you would bring to the organisation that would enhance our mission.
Timeline
Deadline for applications 12:00 midnight on 4th June 2025
Interviews (Edinburgh in person) 11 & 12 June 2025.
If you would like to discuss anything about this position please email helen@art27scotland.org
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As Scotland’s membership organisation and sector support body for the performing arts, we have been undergoing an exciting transformation. Following a restructure in early 2024, we are seeking passionate, skilled and dedicated new staff members to join the team that was appointed in late 2024, to support and champion the performing arts in Scotland. Working with FST, you’ll play a vital role in the future of this essential part of the cultural sector.
This is your opportunity to join a newly appointed team, in a staffing structure designed to support the implementation of a strengthened strategic framework and renewed business plan at an exciting time in the evolution of FST.
The Events and Membership Assistant will assist in the provision of services to FST members, including the delivery of regular events and meetings, membership processes and general administrative duties, as well provide administrative support to other team members as required.
They will work across five key areas:
- Meeting Planning and Support
- Membership Administration
- Office Administration
- Communications
- FST Strategy and Team Support
As Scotland’s membership organisation and sector support body for the performing arts, we have been undergoing an exciting transformation. Following a restructure in early 2024, we are seeking passionate, skilled and dedicated new staff members to join the team that was appointed in late 2024, to support and champion the performing arts in Scotland. Working with FST, you’ll play a vital role in the future of this essential part of the cultural sector.
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The Change Programmes Lead will play a pivotal role in ensuring FST achieves its strategic objective of amplifying our impact by developing more innovative and effective ways to drive change for people in the sector.
They will work across four key areas:
- Policies and planning
- Professional and sector development
- Projects
- Partnerships
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.
Could you help us continue to bring quality live music to the under-served Borders region? Would you like to play a key leadership role in supporting the future of a world-class chamber music festival?
We are currently open to applications for a Chair to lead our Board of Trustees when our current Chair stands down in October. Previous governance experience is less essential than a passion for the Arts. We are especially keen to hear from those with a connection to the Scottish Borders/Northumberland. See attached document full details.
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