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Assistant Curator, European and Scottish Art
National Galleries of Scotland
Full-time and Permanent Salary £32,171 - £35,093 per annum Plus generous benefits package Hybrid / flexible working About the role We’re excited to offer a permanent opportunity within our Collection & Research department. We're looking for a highly motivated, well-organised and collaborative individual who is passionate about engaging our visitors with art, to support our curatorial team in delivering a range of activities. Are you a champion of European and Scottish art with a particular interest in the largely pre-1900 collection displayed in the National at the Mound in Edinburgh? Do you have experience of supporting curators in a gallery or museum environment, or with an art or heritage collection? Are you a good communicator and committed to promoting equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion? If so, we’d love to hear from you. You must be forward-thinking, detail-oriented, positive and confident in managing your time effectively to meet targets and deadlines. You will also be able to work both independently and collaboratively, while being supported and guided by colleagues in the curatorial team. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and gain experience across a range of curatorial activities, particularly in display maintenance, provenance research and audience engagement. You’ll assist with several aspects of work carried out by the European and Scottish Art curators. You’ll also undertake research into the National Galleries of Scotland’s art collection, with a particular focus on spoliation-related provenance and collection audit and review, and will respond to enquiries about the collection. In addition, you will help to maintain existing collection displays, document future display plans and support our acquisitions and loans processes, as well as the department’s contributions to our transformative capital project: The Art Works. The role includes developing and sharing information about European and Scottish art with our focus audiences, including giving in-gallery talks and tours across the collection and writing digital interpretation. The difference you’ll make Reporting to the head of the team, you will: -Support colleagues in the European and Scottish Art team with various aspects of curatorial work. -Assist with due diligence provenance research and collection audit and review programmes, in collaboration with Curatorial and Collections Access & Care colleagues. -Work closely with colleagues within the team, department and wider organisation in the maintenance and delivery of displays and overall audience offer, especially but not exclusively at the National, including the new Scottish galleries. This includes supporting colleagues to implement artwork changes within collection displays. -Share information on the collection with our audiences and partners, including answering research enquiries about the collection and facilitating access to items in store. -Undertake directed research into the collection and potential acquisitions. -Create and update collection records and future display lists on Axiell, our Collections Management system and support curatorial reporting and evaluation activity. -Write accessible and engaging in-gallery and online interpretation about the collection for our focus audiences, in line with our organisational strategy and interpretation framework. Who we are looking for To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience: -A degree or equivalent in art history or a related subject. -Knowledge and enthusiasm for a subject area relevant to the National Galleries of Scotland’s European and Scottish Art collection displayed at the National (largely 1300─1900, although the Scottish rooms extend to 1945). -Some experience of provenance research. -Relevant professional experience of working in a gallery or museum environment and/or evidence of relevant professional experience working with art/heritage collections. -An enthusiastic, ‘can-do’ approach with the ability to take initiative and contribute to a positive working culture. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Strong organisational and administrative skills, including an ability to prioritise effectively and work accurately without close supervision, and in alignment with our strategy. -Ability to work as part of a team and develop and maintain effective working relations with a broad range of people and teams, internally and externally. -A demonstrable commitment to supporting the organisation’s aim to embed equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion in all areas of our work. -Proficient IT skills particularly Microsoft Office 365. It would also be great if you have: -Working knowledge of Axiell Collections or another collections management system. -Knowledge of a second, ideally European, language. -Some knowledge or experience of Scottish art (1600─1945). Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 21 August 2026.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 21 August 2026
The EQU[AL]ITY Project
National Theatre of Scotland
The EQU[AL]ITY Project explores how Scottish theatre might start to think – and act - differently about equality, diversity and inclusion. Through case studies, focus groups, conversations and simulations with artists and organisations, this project aims to turn a dramaturgical lens on existing initiatives and attitudes and ask: why does it feel like the buck stops with a greater number of visibly diverse faces? What questions do these schemes answer? What pressures limit strategic change in this sector? And maybe – most importantly – how do we find the resources to think dramaturgically about all of this and incite meaningful action within an industry permanently in crisis? This project is led by Producing Fellow Leah Byrne, supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. Bringing together the input of artists, technicians, policy changemakers, organisations and cultural leaders, Leah hopes to create a reflective framework founded on questions rather than rules and to centre the people beyond the data. Questionnaire for Individuals If you’re involved in theatre as a freelancer, we’d love to invite you to share your experiences through a short questionnaire. Your practice could be technical or creative, and you don’t need to have professional theatre credits to take part. We’d like to hear from a range of individuals – not just those who are traditionally targeted by EDI initiatives or tick certain boxes.
Location: Online
Deadline: 21 August 2026
Operations Director
The Citizens Theatre
The Operations Director is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the full operational life of the Citizens Theatre. The post-holder will ensure that the building functions safely, efficiently, and sustainably; that audiences and visitors receive an outstanding welcome and experience; and that the organisation has the systems, compliance frameworks, and commercial infrastructure needed to thrive.
Location: Glasgow
Deadline: 24 August 2026
Development Lead - Capital Campaigns
The National Galleries of Scotland
Permanent and Full-Time Salary £49, 792 - £56,426 per annum Plus generous benefits package Hybrid / flexible working About the role This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK's most significant cultural fundraising campaigns. We're looking for an experienced major gifts or capital fundraising professional who thrives on building exceptional relationships and securing transformational support. You'll join us at a pivotal moment, leading campaigns that will shape the future of Scotland's national collection and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. At National Galleries of Scotland, you'll help secure the future of one of the world's great art collections, cared for on behalf of the nation. You'll raise transformational philanthropic support for projects that preserve Scotland's national collection, expand public access and create lasting cultural impact. We're looking for a strategic and relationship-focused fundraiser with experience leading complex, high-value fundraising campaigns. You'll be equally confident working with major donors, senior colleagues, Trustees and volunteer leaders. You'll combine excellent judgement with strong planning skills, bringing together people, resources and fundraising strategy to deliver ambitious campaign goals. While initially focused on The Art Works, you will have a longer-term remit to help shape future capital fundraising priorities that emerge from our strategic ambitions. You’ll personally progress high-value donor relationships while ensuring fundraising campaigns are strategically structured, insight‑led, appropriately resourced and effectively delivered. You'll help broaden our philanthropic reach by expanding a strong and diverse prospect base across local, national and international audiences. This includes developing approaches to high-value and discreet funders and making the best use of senior volunteers and networks. The scale of the role is exceptional. You'll work on nationally significant projects with a compelling case for support. You'll enjoy flexible and hybrid working, generous benefits and the chance to make a lasting impact throughout your career. What is The Art Works and why is it important? The Art Works is essential to widening access to art and improving wellbeing, while safeguarding Scotland’s national collection for the future. Scotland’s £6.6bn, 130,000‑object collection is currently at risk: 97% is held in overcrowded stores, half of which fail environmental standards. Commercial storage costs are rising, space is limited, and facilities for research, conservation and access are inadequate. The Art Works provides a permanent, expandable and efficient solution. The new 13,000 sqm building in North Edinburgh’s regeneration area will greatly enhance public access and cultural engagement, delivering significant economic, community and national benefits. Designed to the Passivhaus building standard it will be one of the largest cultural buildings of its kind in the world, delivering a very low energy solution for best-in-class collection storage providing long term resilience for our duty of care to the nations collection of fine art, space for future collection growth and providing spaces for partner collections. The design reduces future running costs and drives efficiency of working. The design and project ethos supports local needs creating income, jobs and skills opportunities for the local community. The Art Works will also unlock the full potential of the collection worldwide, removing logistical barriers to loans and touring across Scotland, the UK and internationally. Looking beyond The Art Works As a permanent role within the Development team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering future capital fundraising programmes across the organisation. This includes supporting the fundraising strategy for the planned Mound Level Galleries redevelopment at the National, alongside other strategic capital projects that will help increase access to Scotland's national collection, enhance visitor experience and secure the long-term resilience of our historic buildings and collections. The difference you’ll make Reporting to the Head of Development, you will: -Provide excellent strategic management of capital fundraising campaigns across the organisation, with an immediate focus on The Art Works as well as responsibility for supporting the planning and delivery of future campaigns, including the Mound Level Galleries redevelopment and other major capital priorities. -Contribute to the development of long-term capital fundraising strategies, campaign plans and prospect pipelines to support future organisational priorities beyond The Art Works, ensuring continuity of donor engagement and campaign readiness. -Translate campaign strategy, timelines and gift table requirements into clear delivery plans and actions across teams. -Monitor progress toward income and activity targets, identify variances early and recommend tactical adjustments based on internal insight and external conditions. -Lead the development and maintenance of campaign reporting, including dashboards, risk logs, income phasing and governance papers. -Engage directly with major donors, trusts and foundations to cultivate, solicit and steward high-value gifts, working with senior colleagues, Trustees and Campaign Board members as appropriate to maximise outcomes. -Oversee and direct cultivation and stewardship activity across the capital campaigns team, ensuring delivery of agreed fundraising strategies and a structured and strategic approach to progressing prospects and delivering income targets, while working closely with the wider Development team to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to donor engagement. -Expand the philanthropic prospect base by identifying new opportunities and supporting approaches to high‑value or discreet funders. -Oversee the preparation of high‑quality briefings, materials and follow‑up for senior‑level donor meetings and solicitations. -Coordinate all donor hospitality activity for the campaign, liaising with colleagues across the Development team and other teams as required, including events, briefings, site visits and other cultivation opportunities. -Lead the implementation of donor recognition and stewardship frameworks, ensuring consistent, high‑quality supporter experiences. -Ensure operational readiness for the public phase of the campaign, coordinating colleagues across Development, Communications and Visitor Experience to create effective giving pathways and engagement opportunities. -Provide day‑to‑day direction to the Development Manager – Capital Campaigns; the Campaigns Coordinator and other team members (to be brought in on a temporary basis as required at key campaign stages) to support high standards of documentation, planning and internal communication. -Promote collaborative, inclusive working practices across the team and wider organisation. Who we are looking for -To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience: -Significant leadership experience in capital or multi‑year fundraising campaigns with £multi-million targets. -Experience of developing and sustaining a portfolio of high net worth prospects at 5, 6 and 7-figure levels including discreet and invite-only funders. -Experience modelling and managing fundraising cash flow, campaign pacing and income phasing across multiple fundraising priorities, ensuring alignment with organisational and project delivery requirements. -Ability to expand donor networks at local, national, and international level. -Strong presentation and writing skills, with the ability to influence, articulate complex ideas and inspire support. -Experience planning and delivering high‑quality cultivation events and donor engagements. -Strong understanding of fundraising sector trends, major donor behaviour and the philanthropic landscape. -Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, including Directors, Trustees, volunteer fundraising campaign board members and other high‑level advocates. -Strong knowledge of UK charitable giving and tax considerations relevant to fundraising. -Highly motivated, with the ability to act on initiative while exercising good judgement about when to involve others. -Strong analytical and reporting skills, with confidence interpreting financial, pipeline and performance data. -Experience using CRM/database systems such as Spektrix or similar. It would also be great if you have -Experience of fundraising for multiple capital projects and transitioning donor relationships between successive major campaigns. Knowledge of the arts, culture, heritage, community engagement or education sectors. -Understanding of how environmental sustainability, climate action and low‑energy design influence contemporary philanthropic priorities. -Enthusiasm for the mission and work of the National Galleries of Scotland. Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 25 August 2026
Sustainability Officer (Maternity Cover)
National Galleries of Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term (9 months) Salary £46,218 - £51,725 per annum Plus generous benefits package Hybrid / flexible working About the role We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sustainability Officer to join our team. We’re looking for an experienced sustainability professional who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery. You’ll be confident working across an organisation, building strong relationships with colleagues and external partners, and communicating complex environmental issues in a clear and engaging way to a wide range of audiences. We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience working in the sustainability and environment sector. This role will suit someone who is knowledgeable, proactive and adaptable, with the confidence to take ownership of projects while bringing others with them. You’ll be comfortable working with data, legislation and reporting requirements, while also being passionate about encouraging positive environmental behaviours and finding opportunities to improve how we work. You will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the delivery of the National Galleries of Scotland Environmental Response Plan. This involves delivering the strategy for the organisation, co-ordinating colleague engagement to support behaviour change and managing projects to reduce environmental impact and carbon emissions. You will also ensure compliance to Scottish Government legislation for public bodies climate change duties and biodiversity duties for annual reporting and target setting. Ideally, you’ll be available to start at the end of September or beginning of October. The initial contract is for 9 months, with the possibility of an extension of up to 3 months. The difference you’ll make You will work with colleagues internally and externally to promote the sustainability work of the National Galleries of Scotland and gather knowledge on sector improvements, innovation, and best practise. Reporting to the Head of Function you will: -Maintain our Sustainability Strategy, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Action Plan and other relevant plans, including monitoring, and annually updating them. -Oversee projects across departments, providing support with project management, research, knowledge sharing and procurement and contract management. -Administer the monthly carbon reporting on utilities, waste, and business travel, including reviewing utilities invoices, checking any abnormal consumption, counter charging third parties and seeking energy savings. -Produce accurate reports including: -Annual internal Environmental Sustainability Report for our audit committee. -Mandatory external public sector Climate Change Duties Reporting and Biodiversity Duty reporting. -Deliver colleague engagement sessions on targeted topics for example waste, low carbon travel, energy efficiency. -Manage our internal environmental groups, including all communications, facilitation of engagement projects and support for personal projects. -Keep project teams updated on new legislation in relation to buildings, guiding on sector advances and maintaining links between our current sustainability work and the planning for buildings. -Create and maintain meaningful partnerships and managing joint projects with external organisations. -Keep up to date on relevant legislation to ensure compliance and respond to sector developments. Communicate updates to relevant contacts internally. -Responding to consultations at national and local level on behalf on the organisation. Keep abreast of relevant grants and funding opportunities. Who we are looking for To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience: -Degree educated in a relevant discipline. -Previous experience working in a similar sustainability and environment role, ideally in the public sector. -Excellent knowledge of environment management and current sustainability legislation, best practice, and initiatives– including but not limited to energy, water, waste, travel, waste, biodiversity, procurement, construction, adaptation. -Knowledge of the measures needed to reduce an organisation’s carbon footprint. -Knowledge of public sector carbon and sustainability reporting as well as reports for wider environmental legislation. -Skilled at analysing data to produce articulate and accurate reports for internal and external stakeholders. Exceptional communication, training and presentation skills, with strong attention to detail. -Experience of successfully co-ordinating multiple projects, meeting deadlines. -Excellent IT skills including MS Office. -Proven ability to define, communicate and motivate colleagues to deliver sustainability goals and objectives. It would also be great if you have: -Experience in promoting environmental initiatives -Ability to speak knowledgeably and accurately on current sustainability matters to expert/non-expert audiences. -Gaelic language skills. Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 26 August 2026
The EQU[AL]ITY Project - Paid Focus Group Call Out
National Theatre of Scotland
The EQ[UAL]ITY Project, is seeking 14 individuals who identify as having a characteristic they feel ‘others’ them on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion forms. Designed to explore how Scottish theatre might start to think – and act - differently about diversity and tokenism, this project will engage two paid focus groups to broaden our understanding of the specific challenges faced by certain communities around EDI. Both focus groups will be led by NTS Producing Fellow Leah Byrne and involve group discussions reflecting on the findings gathered from her research so far, space for participants to reflect on their own experiences and insights, and an applied exercise that lets participants suggest their own models or approaches for dealing with diversity and tokenism by navigating a fictional scenario in real time. Contributions will be used to guide and inform the creation of resources that support organisations and individuals alike in asking constructive questions around their own practices, policies, and biases – and in creating space for discourse, open conversation, and change. These sessions will take place on Tues 1 and Wed 2 September 11am – 2pm at National Theatre of Scotland Rockvilla. Expressions of interest open on Mon 10 August and close on Fri 21 August, 5pm. Focus groups are limited at 7 places per session, and applicants will be selected to ensure a range of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are represented.
Location: Glasgow
Deadline: 21 August 2026
Sensory Producer
Independent Arts Projects
IAP is seeking a Sensory Producer to join the Sensory Collective. The Sensory Collective co-creates sensory arts projects with people who face multiple barriers to accessing mainstream arts activities. The Producer will support a team of 4 artists co-creating 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 role is an 18-month fixed-term contract, offered at 0.8 FTE, worked as 28 hours/4 days per week. Salary: £32,000 per annum (£25,600 actual). Independent Arts Projects is committed to equity, inclusion, and warmly welcomes applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. Application deadline: 12 noon, Monday 24th August. 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: Edinburgh or hybrid
Deadline: 24 August 2026
Pilgrim Trust Intern
National Galleries of Scotland
Full time, Fixed Term (3 months) Salary £29,454 - £30,668 per annum Plus generous benefits package On site working About the role This paid internship is funded by the Pilgrim Trust. It offers an exciting and invaluable opportunity to develop your evaluation and practical conservation skills along with gaining experience of working in a gallery environment. This role may suit someone who has recently completed, or is in the final year of, a degree or postgraduate qualification in object conservation. You will be curious, meticulous and keen to develop your practical skills. You will gain valuable experience of working with a significant and varied collection, while making a direct contribution to its future care, interpretation and display. Your main focus will be to condition assess, treat and repackage an important group of around 70 works held on long-term loan. The collection consists of naturalia, artworks, and ethnographic objects assembled by the Surrealist artist Roland Penrose (1900–1984). The collection exemplifies Surrealist collecting practices and has long complemented the National Galleries Scotland’s renowned Surrealist holdings. This project will help support safe, long-term care, future interpretation, and display of the collection for our audiences. Based on site in the Conservation Department, you will be a member of our enthusiastic and dedicated team. Working under the supervision of a consultant accredited Artefact Conservator who will be on site one day a week, you will have the opportunity to work across a varied range of materials and conservation challenges. Additionally, you will work alongside the Lead Sculpture Conservator and Paper Conservator (Archive). You will assess the condition of objects, identify material properties, create treatment priorities, undertake practical treatments, and design and make packaging for safe storage. You will use a range of conservation skills and techniques, including microscopy, multispectral imaging and other laboratory-based methods, while working closely with colleagues across the Conservation team and the wider organisation. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your experience of conservation documentation, collections research, treatment planning and the practical care of objects in a gallery environment. The difference you’ll make Reporting to the Lead Sculpture Conservator and the Consultant Objects Conservator, your responsibilities will include: •The use of microscopy, imaging and other laboratory testing methods to identify materials where possible. •Liaising with our Senior Archivist to access any background information around the pieces which will help inform care. •Completing a condition survey of the objects with support from the Project Supervisor, Lead Sculpture Conservator and Paper Conservator (Archive). •Writing treatment proposals and identifying treatment priorities after consultation and research. •Carrying out priority treatments. •Designing packing and rehousing the collection for safe storage. •Being an active member of the conservation community keeping abreast of developments across the sector. Who we are looking for To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience: •Experience of practical conservation on a wide range of materials. •Educated to degree or postgraduate level in conservation, or currently in the final year of a relevant conservation qualification. •Sound understanding of materials – their use, identification and ageing characteristics. •Familiarity with basic analytical techniques used for identification purposes (both organic and inorganic materials). •Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and familiarity with the principles of database management and operation. •Excellent organisational skills, especially the ability to prioritise your workload, within the time boundaries of a short-term contract. •Meticulous attention to detail and task focussed. •Excellent ability and experience in conservation record keeping. •The ability to work independently under own initiative, within a line-management framework, whilst also working as part of a larger project team with shared collaborative goals. •Excellent communication skills with a diplomatic and problem-solving approach. •Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe ways of working. It would also be great if you have: •Experience using a Collections Database. •Particular interest / expertise in organic materials. •Experience of packaging artworks. Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 24 August 2026. Interviews will likely be held on or around 07 September 2026. If you are invited to attend an interview, you will be asked to submit a portfolio of up to 4 relevant projects (either digitally or in hard copy).
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 24 August 2026
Noisy Nights – Call for Scores
Red Note Ensemble
Noisy Nights are informal new music nights that provide an outlet to hear emerging new musical ideas and voices. Three Red Note musicians will perform up to 8 short new 5-minute works selected from the open call. The concert will take place on Tuesday 29th September, 19:30 at Drygate in Glasgow. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 26th August 2026, 23:59. CALL FOR SCORES • Maximum length: 5 minutes • Instrumentation: Viola, Cello, Percussion (vibraphone plus small cymbal, floor Tom, triangle, shake)* • Only new works composed for this call and including all three instruments will be accepted. *For percussion please write for vibraphone plus any of the other percussion listed above. • Deadline: Wednesday 26th August 2026 (23:59 – UK time) Please note the scores should not include electronics or any pre-recorded parts, and when writing please consider that these concerts are rehearsed in a short time frame. When submitting your score, please include parts for each instrument as well.
Location: Glasgow
Deadline: 26 August 2026