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Curator-Producer (Parental Leave Cover)
Edinburgh Art Festival
EAF is looking for a Curator-Producer (Parental Leave Cover) who will join EAF to deliver a confirmed programme of exhibitions, events, and performances for the EAF27 programme. This is a production and delivery-focused role, coordinating artists, partners, technical teams, and logistics to bring each project to fruition. This role is primarily focused on producing and delivering the 2026/27 programme, working closely with the Director and Civic Curator to bring exhibitions, events and performances to life at a high-quality level, on budget and on time. The role will co-ordinate artists, partners, venues, technical teams and the wider EAF organisation throughout the production and delivery process. The role will also work closely with the Civic Curator and wider team where required, particularly during the festival period, while maintaining an artist-led, nurturing, accessible and inclusive approach to project delivery. A full recruitment pack is available on the EAF website! Reports to: Director Salary: £32,000, pro rata Type of contract: Fixed-term parental leave cover 10 months Start Date of Contract: Monday 30 November 2026 End Date of Contract: Thursday 30 September 2027 Hours of work: → 30 November 2026—May 2027: 2–3 days per week → May—July 2027: 4 days per week → August 2027: Full time → September 2027: 2–3 days APPLICATION DETAILS Please send a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages), by email, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the job, to jobs@edinburghartfestival.com quoting Curator-Producer (Parental Leave Cover) in the email subject header. If you have any access queries about the application process, including alternative formats, please email alice@edinburghartfestival.com or call 01312266558. Application Deadline: Sunday 4th October, 12 Noon.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 4 October 2026
Visitor Assistant
Stills Centre for Photography
The Visitor Assistant role is part-time and shift-based (4 hour shifts) Tuesday-Saturday. Visitor Assistants will help our visitors experience and enjoy our core activities: − Photography exhibitions, events and partnership projects − Photography darkrooms, production facilities and equipment − Creative Learning programmes and courses − Stills library collection − Photography bookshop − Stills Automat analogue photobooth Visitor Assistants will thrive in a busy, public-facing environment and will be passionate about contributing to the vision of Stills to be a leading centre for photography nationally and internationally.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 5 October 2026
Junior Designer
Floris Books
Edinburgh-based indie publisher Floris Books is recruiting for a part-time (22.5 hours/3 days per week) Junior Designer with an eye for design, page layout, typography and illustration, and a head for project management. Candidates must be a conscientious team players and a good communicators but do not need to have had previous experience in children’s/book publishing; a demonstrable interest in publishing will suffice. The role has a full-time equivalent salary of £27,000, pro-rata at 60% Deadline for applications: 9th October. First round interviews (online): w/c 2nd November. See https://www.florisbooks.co.uk/recruitment/ for full details.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 9 October 2026
New Programme of Creative, Hands-on Courses Launched at Edinburgh Open Workshop
Edinburgh Open Workshop
Edinburgh Open Workshop is delighted to launch its Spring Course Drop, celebrating longer days with a fresh programme of hands-on workshops designed to spark creativity and build practical skills. Alongside the return of popular courses such as Make a Garden Bench and the week-long Introduction to Furniture Design and Making, this season introduces new textile classes alongside our well-loved woodworking, welding and DIY sessions. Whether you’re trying something new or developing existing skills, the Spring programme offers time to slow down, learn, and create in a supportive environment. New textile workshops include Sew Your Own Backpack and Sewing Techniques, while woodworking options range from Basics of Woodworking to more advanced furniture-making projects. Welding courses suit all levels, and DIY classes help build confidence for home projects. Explore the full programme at: www.edinburghopenworkshop.co.uk/courses-workshops/
Location: Assembly Street, Leith
Deadline: 14 October 2026
Made in Scotland Showcase 2027
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
Applications are open for Made in Scotland Showcase 2027! Made in Scotland is a curated showcase that promotes high-quality music, theatre and dance from Scotland-based artists to international promoters and audiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Made in Scotland is supported by the Scottish Government’s Festivals Expo Fund – awarded to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society for this programme. A show in the Made in Scotland programme can be new or existing work that is artistically ambitious and demonstrates strong international onward potential. All applicants should focus on articulating their international ambitions and the international appeal for the show being presented. There are three fixed funding levels that applicants can apply for: £5,000 £15,000 £25,000 For full guidance and to apply, please visit Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Made in Scotland webpage (www.edfringe.com/take-part/artists/support-for-artists/made-in-scotland)
Location: Scotland
Deadline: 19 October 2026
Project and Sales Assistant
Edinburgh Science
We are seeking a Project and Sales Assistant to provide high-quality sales and administrative support to our organisation. This is an exciting and diverse opportunity focusing on our schools touring programme, Generation Science, and the annual Edinburgh Science Festival. The role is key to the smooth running of our busy programming and operations teams. You will focus on selling science shows and workshops to schools, providing support for touring performers and supporting the smooth running of the preparation and delivery phases of these projects through administration of project logistics and production needs. This will include procurement of accommodation, travel, consumables and equipment, as well as effective communication with stakeholders and coordination of the print process. You can find out more about both these projects at https://www.edinburghscience.co.uk/ About you: We are looking for a strong, clear communicator, that can build good relationships with people. Excellent telephone manner, experience of databases / Microsoft Office, administrative and word processing skills are essential. Previous call centre / telesales experience is desirable as is knowledge of the geography of Scotland. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to ensure deadlines and targets are met are also essential.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 4 October 2026
Board member
Culture for Climate Scotland
Culture for Climate Scotland are looking for up to five new board members to join their board of trustees. This board guides the work of Culture for Climate Scotland with their expertise and experience. You don't need any prior board experience to apply, and we warmly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in the environmental and arts sectors. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Location: All Scotland
Deadline: 8 October 2026
Workshop Presenters & Performers
Edinburgh Science
We are recruiting for Workshop Presenters & Performers to join our 2027 Generation Science Tour! Edinburgh Science runs Generation Science, an educational outreach programme that delivers engaging science shows and hands-on workshops to more than 16,000 primary school pupils across Scotland between February and June each year. As one of the UK’s leading science education outreach programmes, Generation Science has inspired over one million pupils since 1991, creating memorable STEM experiences that spark curiosity and encourage a lifelong interest in science. Our workshops and shows are highly interactive, giving children the opportunity to investigate scientific concepts using real tools, materials and experiments, guided by enthusiastic presenters. More than 60% of our programme is delivered free of charge, with all other state schools receiving heavily subsidised visits, ensuring high-quality STEM experiences are accessible to as many young people as possible. We are currently looking for enthusiastic Workshop Presenters and Performers to join our team for the 2027 Generation Science tour. This is a unique opportunity to travel across Scotland, inspire the next generation of scientists, and play a key role in delivering one of the country's most established and impactful science outreach programmes. To find out more about our Generation Science Tour follow this link: https://www.edinburghscience.co.uk/schools/primary/
Location: Training in Edinburgh, our throughout Scotland
Deadline: 11 October 2026
Creative Content & Video Project
Highland Experience
Highland Experience is looking to connect with a creative student, emerging filmmaker, photographer or content creator to work with us on a range of exciting tourism content projects. The main project would be creating a new hero video for our website, plus shorter-form video and photography for our marketing channels. We’re open to work experience or placement arrangements, as well as paid project or freelance opportunities depending on experience and availability. There may also be opportunities to gain wider experience across our marketing and the travel and tourism industry. Please email your name, email, course/current situation, portfolio/showreel and a few lines about what you could bring to the project.
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Deadline: 18 October 2026