Key Information: Programme Manager (Maternity Cover), Creative Edinburgh
Contract type: Fixed term (maternity cover) - 12 months. Full-time, 5 days per week
Hours: 35 hours per week (plus 1 hour unpaid lunch break each day).
Salary: £31,000.
25 days holiday + 8 public holidays.
Pension scheme available (5% employer contributions).
Location: Creative Edinburgh office at CodeBase, 37a Castle Terrace, EH1 2EL, Edinburgh.
Equipment: Laptop, workstation.
Start date: May 2026.
Who are we?
Creative Edinburgh is a registered charity that supports the creative community in Edinburgh. Our community of over 7000 members is made up of freelancers, SMEs, students and start-ups, and it is through our events, creative initiatives, and mentoring programmes that we seek to connect these creative makers and thinkers from across the sectors to come together, encouraging them to share their stories and skills.
We help creative people connect and thrive by:
- Building communities through our events programme.
- Driving growth and finding pathways to learning and skills development.
- Advocating for creativity locally, nationally and internationally.
- Supporting professional development and the well-being of our members.
Creative Edinburgh has been awarded Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland in January 2025 for three years.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a Programme Manager based in Edinburgh to join our Executive Team and SMT for 12 months as Maternity Cover. We are a small, close-knit team, and you'll be playing an important role in supporting the growth of our creative community. You’ll be a team player with a passion for creative events and ideas for community-based programming.
What will you be doing?
The Programme Manager will implement Creative Edinburgh’s programme strategy and deliver events, both in-person and online, designed for creative practitioners and small businesses in Edinburgh. The programme strategy is underpinned by collaboration and creative partnerships across the city. The events programme aims to inspire, educate, connect, upskill and empower creative freelancers, in keeping with the mission and values of Creative Edinburgh.
Please check our full Programme Manager Job Description.
What do we need from you?
- Demonstrable experience in events programming and delivery.
- Meticulous organisational and coordinating abilities.
- Excellent relationship-building, project management and collaboration skills.
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise assignments in the face of multiple duties.
- Demonstrable ability to deliver projects on time, to the right quality and on budget.
- Excellent time management and ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrable interest in learning about Edinburgh’s creative industry landscape.
Desirable Skills
- Existing knowledge of in-person, hybrid and online programming at scale.
- Existing knowledge of finance, fundraising and business development.
- Familiarity with Edinburgh’s creative industries and cultural ecosystem.
- Excellent knowledge of Google Suite and other relevant software packages.
How do you apply?
Applications open on Friday 20 February 2026, and close at 23:59 on Sunday, 15 March 2026, with interviews scheduled for the week of 23 March.
Please submit a cover letter (1 page maximum) explaining why you are interested in the role and how you envisage supporting Creative Edinburgh’s membership through your work, and your CV (2 pages maximum) through This Form.
We would appreciate it if you could also complete the Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form once you've submitted your application. This data will be stored separately and used anonymously for reporting purposes only.
How do we recruit and shortlist applicants?
At Creative Edinburgh, we believe that diversity is a genuine asset in every part of life and that no one should be held back by their background or culture. It is our responsibility to ensure that our team and our community reflect this by being inclusive, equal, diverse and fair. If this resonates with you, then we want to hear from you.
We hire by posting a job description on our website and other online job platforms. Please be aware that we are unable to contribute to accommodation, living and travel expenses. All candidates will be asked to show evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK if selected for an interview.
The applications will be shortlisted for interview via a scoring matrix. The attributes within the scoring matrix are based on the essential skills in the job description and will be assessed primarily from the cover letter.
Interviews
Interviews are scheduled for the week of 23 March.
They will take place in person at:
CodeBase, 37a Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL
If you would prefer your interview to take place online, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate this.
Any questions?
Contact: ola@creative-edinburgh.com