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The Imperfectionist Course
Sarah Longfield: Creative Business & Life Coaching
Do you spend more time trying to get things perfect than getting them finished? The Imperfectionist is a playful 12-week programme from Creative Business Coach Sarah Longfield that helps creatively minded people stop overthinking, quieten their inner critic and finally get moving on the things that matter most. Through an online course, a beautiful kit in the post, group coaching and one-to-one mentoring, you'll learn practical, creative ways to embrace imperfectionism and discover that "good enough" can be surprisingly brilliant. Perfect for: Writers, artists and makers Creative freelancers and business owners Anyone who feels stuck by perfectionism People who overthink decisions or fear judgement Curious humans ready to create with more confidence and joy
Location: Online
Deadline: 11 September 2026
Building Services Engineer (Projects)
National Galleries of Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term for 4 years Salary £49,792 - £56,426 per annum Plus generous benefits package Hybrid / flexible working About the role Are you an experienced Building Services Engineer with excellent project management experience looking to work in a unique and rewarding environment? Join our client-side Estates team, where you will deliver building services projects across an exceptional portfolio of nationally significant gallery buildings and art storage facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working on complex and varied projects. You will be supporting the care of one of the world’s finest art collections while maintaining high-quality visitor environments. This is a key technical and delivery role, responsible for leading the development and delivery of building services projects across our estate. You will manage projects from inception through to completion, ensuring that building services systems are reliable, efficient and aligned with operational and conservation requirements. You’ll work across our portfolio of nationally significant and listed gallery buildings, along with our storage facilities, balancing the challenges of replacing and upgrading complex building services systems within listed buildings, while ensuring the highest standards of environmental control required to care for our world-class collection. We're looking for someone who is confident managing projects and working closely with consultants, contractors and senior managers across the organisation to ensure operational requirements are achieved. You'll have strong technical knowledge of building services, and experience of managing projects to time, budget and quality. This is an interesting and varied role for someone who enjoys taking ownership and working collaboratively. You’ll have the opportunity to play a central role in ensuring our building services infrastructure is safe, reliable, efficient and fit for the future. Your work will directly support the protection of the national collection, the delivery of our public programme, and our ambitions around sustainability and net zero. Who we are looking for To succeed in this role, you will need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience: -Degree level qualification in a relevant Building Services Engineering subject. -Chartered membership of an appropriate professional institute (i.e. CIBSE, IET), or working towards and/or Masters equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. Core competencies as a building services engineer as per CIBSE competence criteria framework. -Strong technical knowledge of building services systems and infrastructure. -Experience using CAD and building services design tools, with the ability to review and interpret technical drawings and design information. -Relevant experience of scoping, briefing and project managing capital works projects for to time, quality and within budget. -Experience of client-side project management and managing consultancy teams for design and construction services. -Strong IT skills – competent in use of Microsoft 365 packages (Project, Excel, and Word), and CAFM systems. -Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills. -Health and Safety – strong working knowledge and experience of CDM regulations (particularly client duties), along with general premises related H&S legislation. It would also be great if you have: -Experience of public sector procurement. -Procurement and contract administration experience across various forms of construction contracts (e.g. NEC, SBCC, etc.). -Experience of working in a museum, gallery or similar environment with critical environmental requirements. -Experience of working with listed buildings. Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 14 September 2026.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 14 September 2026
BFI Film Academy Coordinator
Screen Education Edinburgh
We're recruiting to help us connect even more people and communities to free life-changing filmmaking opportunities. We're looking for people with a talent for relationship-building, a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and a real excitement about what filmmaking can unlock in people. Our BFI Film Academy Coordinator role sits at the heart of the newly launched BFI Film Academy Scotland Hub, coordinating workshops, masterclasses, networking events and one-to-one mentoring for young people aged 16–25 across Scotland. The role is undertaken as a Modern Apprenticeship, with protected study time for the postholder to gain a Level 7 qualification in Career Development.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 16 September 2026
Free 3-month online journey for Rest, Reflection and Creativity
Bohypnic
A free 3-month online journey for Rest, Reflection and Creativity Where clarity grows and inner trust deepens. Bohypnic is a Members Collective for the Reflective, Sensitive, Creative Souls. An invitation into a gentle, reflective community space. Bohypnic is a Members Collective for reflective, sensitive, creative souls. A heart-to-heart exchange where clarity grows and inner trust deepens. In a world full of noise, this is a moment to pause and gently return to what truly matters. Our Exchange Programme offers 3 months of free membership to the collective, in exchange for genuine participation. We hold a limited number of spaces per cohort. Applications are now open for our next journey. Closing date: 20 September 2026 Read more and apply → bohypnic.com/exchange-programme — ☾ — Who this is for ~ People who will honour the space with presence, participation and care ~ Those who are experiencing financial constraints that would otherwise prevent access ~ Individuals seeking a change in how they meet life and themselves What we ask of you In exchange for the supported journey, we ask you to commit to: ~ At least 1 online gathering a week (Wed + Sun, 8–9pm UK) ~ Active platform engagement and genuine community contribution ~ Sharing feedback to help us grow What this space provides ~ Space to pause, quiet the noise, and return to yourself ~ Connection with others who share your natural attentiveness and depth ~ Gentle practices that honour your pace and inner process ~ Regular gatherings and experiences that anchor your journey ~ A space that honours both the practical and the mystical ~ Consistent community that cultivates belonging and growth We share grounded mystical practices including tarot, oracle, reflection, creative expression and mindfulness. What's included ~ Regular online gatherings - mindfulness sessions, relaxation evenings, journaling and reflection circles, book clubs, themed workshops, connection nights and sharing circles, creative practice and development ~ Guided mindfulness library ~ Full community platform access ~ Member directory ~ Wellness and growth resources, intention setting — ☾ — How to Apply Read more and apply to join the next programme - https://bohypnic.com/exchange-programme
Location: Online
Deadline: 20 September 2026
Sensory Artist
Independent Arts Projects
Independent Arts Projects is seeking 4 Sensory Artists to join the next Sensory Collective. The Sensory Collective works to co-create sensory arts projects with people who face multiple barriers to accessing mainstream arts activities. The Sensory Artists will work collaboratively together to co-create multi-sensory arts projects with autistic, neurodivergent, and disabled people of all ages (including people who may have complex needs or be living with dementia). The roles are a 15-month fixed-term contract, offered at 0.6 FTE, worked as 21 hours/3 days per week. Salary: £32,000 per year (£19,200 actual). Independent Arts Projects is committed to equity, inclusion, and warmly welcomes applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. Application deadline: 12 noon, Monday 21st September. To apply please visit the IAP website to download the application pack. Independent Arts Projects gratefully acknowledges support from Scottish Government and Creative Scotland through the Culture Collective programme
Location: Scotland
Deadline: 21 September 2026
Grants and Partnerships Officer
National Galleries of Scotland
Full-time and Permanent Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum Plus generous benefits package Hybrid / flexible working About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a confident and collaborative fundraiser who knows how to build strong relationships and turn good ideas into compelling funding and partnership opportunities. As our Grants and Partnerships Officer, you’ll help secure philanthropic income from trusts and foundations, corporate partners and sponsors. You’ll manage a defined portfolio of opportunities, developing high-quality funding applications and sponsorship proposals that support our strategic priorities. We are looking for someone who brings experience of securing 5- and 6-figure funding, building relationships with funders or corporate partners, and working across a large and complex organisation. With this experience and excellent writing skills, you will be able to turn complex ideas, projects and financial information into clear and persuasive proposals. You’ll be organised, collaborative and comfortable managing multiple opportunities, deadlines and funding cycles. Confident in managing structured processes and governance requirements, you’ll work across departments to develop fundable projects and partnership propositions, ensuring submissions are well planned, insight-led and aligned with funder or partner objectives. Most importantly, you’ll enjoy building relationships, spotting opportunities and collaborating with colleagues to make great things happen, directly contributing to the sustainability and ambitions of the National Galleries of Scotland as part of a busy Development team. To see more information about the role please see our website. Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 11 September 2026.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 11 September 2026
Engagement Officer
Screen Education Edinburgh
We're recruiting to help us connect even more people and communities to free life-changing filmmaking opportunities. We're looking for people with a talent for relationship-building, a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and a real excitement about what filmmaking can unlock in people. The Engagement officer at Screen-Ed is a part-time, community-facing role developing partnerships with schools and community organisations across North Edinburgh and Leith, South East Edinburgh and South West Edinburgh, driving our Through the Lens filmmaking programme from recruitment through to delivery.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 16 September 2026
Professional Development Opportunity in Arts and Cultural Management - Free places available
Queen Margaret University Edinburgh
Strategy and Sustainability within Cultural Organisations is a popular course from QMU's flagship Arts, Festival and Cultural Management programme and is approved as a zero-credit micro-credential short course. With funding secured earlier this week, we’re delighted to announce that free places are now available to start next Friday, 18th September. This course explores sustainability issues within the arts and cultural sector in the face of global environmental, economic, and social change. You will expand your strategic knowledge, thinking and practices about sustainability issues. The course runs for 10 weeks in four teaching blocks with four full learning days on QMU's campus in Musselburgh on Fridays 18th September, 9th October, 30th October and 20th November 2026. This course is for those working, or who wish to build a career, in the arts and cultural sector. To qualify for a funded place (i.e., tuition fees paid), applicants must meet these criteria, (1) self-employed and working within the creative and cultural industries OR employed by a Scottish arts or cultural organisation, (2) resident in Scotland, (3) able to attend all course dates and (4) not currently studying for a degree or post graduate qualification. You must also be available to attend the 4 all-day sessions (above) at QMU’s Musselburgh campus. The course is led by Alice McGrath, lecturer in Arts Management and Cultural Policy and an experienced arts manager and consultant. Alice is supported by colleagues in QMU's Arts, Festivals and Cultural Management team as well as visiting practitioners in the cultural sector. Applications are open via our online application form now. You must tell us how you meet these entry requirements in the Personal Statement. There are 8 funded places available, which will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Location: Musselburgh Campus
Deadline: 18 September 2026
Finance & Human Resources Manager
Edinburgh Science
The Finance & Human Resource Manager is a finance-focused role that also leads the organisation’s day-to-day human resources function with the support of external HR consultants. The primary focus is the integrity of Edinburgh Science’s finances — accurate and timely reporting, statutory compliance, the annual audit, a sound control environment, and governance support — and providing financial information, analysis and advice to support the CEO. On the HR side, the role manages the day-to-day people function, drawing on the organisation’s external HR consultants for specialist and complex matters.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 20 September 2026