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Marketing Assistant
Edinburgh International Book Festival
The role of Marketing Assistant supports the Brand and Audiences team across several of its functions and operations, during both the preparation and live periods of the Festival. Its key areas of responsibility are: - Digital communications and content creation - Brochure publication and distribution - Event organisation - Digital communications and content creation - Site logistics - Press and media
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 12 February 2025
Head of Lighting
National Theatre of Scotland
We are seeking a Head of Lighting to provide support for all National Theatre of Scotland productions and projects. We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual with strong organisational and communication skills.
Location: Glasgow
Deadline: 14 February 2025
Introduction to Sponsorship
Culture & Business Scotland
Tuesday 18 February 2025 | 9.30am-12.30pm | Online £85 + VAT for C&BS members | £125 + VAT for non-members Are you considering corporate fundraising for the first time but not sure where to start? This introductory course, led by Alice Samtoy, covers the fundamentals of sponsorship. Designed to be a first step into corporate fundraising, this live classroom online course offers an overview of essential sponsorship knowledge along with practical skills to help you develop successful sponsorships. The session aims to enable you to assess your organisation for corporate fundraising opportunities, understand the risks and opportunities, and learn how to prepare compelling proposals and a prospect pipeline.
Location: Online
Deadline: 18 February 2025
performer-collaborator
Laura Walker and Rosa Thomas
We are looking for: ~ physical performers who are woman-identifying / non-binary ~ based in different parts of Scotland (urban & rural) ~ to collaborate with us on an R&D for a new piece of theatre Where? Dundreggan Rewilding Centre When? in April and May/June Fee: £1690 (£150 @ 10 days + holiday pay) Deadline: Thursday 13th February, 5pm Please read the application pack and contact Producer Rosa at rosalouisethomas@gmail.com if you have further questions. We look forward to hearing from you! 🌿
Location: Dundreggan Rewilding Centre R&D + remote work
Deadline: 13 February 2025
Head of Commercial Operations
Citizens Theatre
The Head of Commercial Operations works closely with the Executive Director and Senior Management Team to maximise income through a variety of commercial trading streams and ensure the Citizens Theatre is delivering an excellent experience for the theatre’s customers. Following a six-year closure for a major redevelopment of the building, we intend to reopen the Citizens Theatre to the public in August 2025. The transformed building and facilities will present new opportunities for artistic, participation and commercial activities, including a new bar/café. The Head of Commercial Operations will work with the Technical & Building Director to establish the Building Operating Plan, and create the policies, procedures and training necessary to ensure the safety of staff, audience and visitors and compliance with statutory responsibilities. You will establish our new Welcome Team, directly line managing the FOH Manager and Bar & Events Manager and supporting the recruitment and training of all Front of House staff. The role will lead the proactive development of a new events and hospitality business, and work with colleagues to integrate this into the operational activities of the theatre. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team ahead of the reopening to establish the systems, processes, policies, recruitment and training necessary to ensure an exceptional welcome to our visitors when we reopen our doors in the summer.
Location: G5 9DS
Deadline: 17 February 2025
Building & Facilities Manager
Citizens Theatre
The Building & Facilities Manager takes the lead in ensuring our building operates efficiently and safely. Reporting to the Technical & Building Director, you will be responsible for the services and processes that support building operations and compliance. Following a six-year closure for a major redevelopment of the building, we intend to reopen the Citizens Theatre to the public in August 2025. The transformed building and facilities will present new opportunities for artistic, participation and commercial activities, including a new bar/café. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team ahead of the reopening, and establish the systems, processes, policies, recruitment and training necessary to ensure an exceptional welcome to our visitors when we reopen our doors in the summer.
Location: G5 9DS
Deadline: 18 February 2025
Costume Assistant
National Theatre of Scotland
We are seeking to appoint a Costume Assistant on a fixed term contract. Responsible to the Head of Costume, this role will provide administrative and practical support to the Head of Costume and work across the full range of National Theatre of Scotland activities including assisting in the implementation of our Green Plan. This role is ideally suited to a well organised individual able to multi-task and work calmly under pressure.
Location: Glasgow City
Deadline: 14 February 2025
Development Manager
Citizens Theatre
The Development Manager (Individual Giving) will lead the redevelopment and expansion of individual giving streams to achieve ambitious fundraising targets. You will also lead the acquisition of new individual supporters, increasing donor retention, and encouraging existing donors to increase their giving. You will be responsible for the stewardship of a pool of existing supporters, looking after them with a high level of care, and delivering a suite of events as agreed with the Development Director for donor development and moves management. You will work with three colleagues within the Development team: the Development Director, who leads on strategy, major gifts, and legacies; Development Manager (Trusts & Foundations), who works closely with the Participate team; and the Development Administrator, who supports the team with data management and reporting. Collectively the team raises circa £500k toward revenue funding per year through philanthropy, and it is anticipated this income will increase significantly in the next three years as the theatre opens after a period of closure and redevelopment. The role will work closely with colleagues in Marketing, Box Office and Front of House to develop campaigns and deliver a high-quality donor experience and support the Development Director in developing and embedding a new fundraising culture across the organisation. The role would suit a personable, experienced and motivated fundraiser with an interest in the arts.
Location: G5 9DS
Deadline: 17 February 2025
Making Festivals Happen
Creative Edinburgh
Join us to discuss how festivals are made, as we focus on community engagement, with speakers from across the Edinburgh Festivals. What are the roles that Edinburgh Festivals offer and how can the local creative community engage with them? Creative Edinburgh has partnered with Festivals Edinburgh to build connections between the creative community and the festivals in the City. This is the fifth event in the partnership series of Making Festivals Happen and will focus on four different types of key roles: Marketing and Communications, Production, Industry Facing roles and public-facing roles. This event will highlight what opportunities are coming up at various festivals in 2025 when to apply and what else you need to know as a creative practitioner looking for your next festival project. The event is designed to particularly benefit early career individuals and may also be of interest to mid-level career practitioners. Please let us know how you identify when registering for this event.
Location: Codebase 37a Castle Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2EL
Deadline: 19 February 2025