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Workshop
Argyll Hotel Iona
A retreat for beginner or early career writers of short stories, journals, novellas and novels, interested in producing fiction and non-fiction. Beginning with an introduction to writing fiction, this course leads participants through the essentials of the craft, including characterization, plotting, description, dialogue and editing towards an enhanced understanding of how novels and short stories are created. This retreat gives avid readers and beginner writers the skills and confidence to turn a love of the written word into practical habit. It introduces the key characteristics of creative writing with clarity and playfulness, supporting writers with stage-by-stage guidance as they assimilate and practice a range of creative methods. There will be time to write alone, read aloud in a supportive group, receive one-to-one feedback and connect with your creativity amidst the spectacular beauty of Iona. This retreat will also include an optional workshop with Elizabeth Dunne, qualified hypnotherapist, on writer’s block and the functioning of the brain in the creative process. The Isle of Iona and the Argyll hotel is the perfect place for a summer wilderness adventure – offering great food and exceptional views overlooking the bay in the heart of Iona’s village. From here you can explore the island’s secluded beaches, hushed coves and wildflower meadows amidst the extraordinary changing light of sea and sky. The Argyll Hotel is delighted to host this brand new retreat. They are offering a five night package for £1,500, with room upgrades available at an extra cost. This covers your retreat fee and five night’s dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation.
Location: Isle of Iona
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Tender Ground
National Theatre of Scotland
Tender Ground invites socially engaged artists working in performance to apply for a short residency focused on experimenting in co-creation with the public, communities or individuals who aren’t usually engaged in theatre making. There are three residencies available.
Location: Glasgow
Deadline: 8 June 2026
Training and events officer
Culture for Climate Scotland
The training and events officer will coordinate the development, delivery and evaluation of training and events within Culture for Climate Scotland. This includes existing training workshops, online training for those working in Scotland's cultural sector and events to connect cultural organisations with one another. The training and events officer will also deliver and monitor an online self-directed course for Green Arts Initiative members based on a pre-existing project plan. This is an exciting and varied role working across the Culture for Climate Scotland team. For more information and person specification, please click the link provided.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 8 June 2026
Children's Venue Facilitator
Edinburgh International Book Festival
Edinburgh International Book Festival are looking for a confident, fun, and enthusiastic Children’s Venue Facilitator (part-time) to ensure the smooth running of events in our indoor interactive workshop space and outdoor tent area for children and families. You’ll bring experience of delivering activities for children of a range of ages, an interest in children’s books, and a fun and professional approach. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive juggling multiple priorities within a supported team environment and feel excited about spreading the joy of literature to our youngest participants. This is a fixed-term contract from Monday 10 August — Monday 31 August 2026. This contract is part-time, 21 hours a week. Salary: £13.88 per hour Please see Job Description on website for more details.
Location: On site at Edinburgh Futures Institute.
Deadline: 10 June 2026
Venue Technician
Sauna Sessions Arts Club
In 2026, Sauna Sessions Arts Club is launching the Sauna Theatre: the UK’s first purpose built sauna arts centre, and the UK’s largest sauna. It seats 80 people and features state-of-the-art lighting and surround sound. Sauna Theatre will open its doors for the first time in August 2026 as part of Summerhall Arts's Edinburgh Festival Fringe lineup with a programme of Aufguss, rave, ritual, theatre, literature, music and more. We are looking to recruit two freelance technicians to oversee the day-to-day technical operation of the Sauna Theatre venue during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This role will include (but is not limited to): Assisting with the change-over between performances. Operating lighting, sound and video for performances. Maintaining technical equipment and repairing where possible (or contacting suppliers as required). Deputising for Site Managers or Hosts when they go on breaks. Assisting with the cleaning of the space between performances. The Technician will help to ensure that the Sauna Theatre runs smoothly, safely and professionally while maintaining the warm, welcoming and distinctive atmosphere that defines Sauna Sessions Arts Club. You will work closely with the artistic team, Aufguss artists, site manager and front-of-house staff to deliver an exceptional experience for audiences and performers. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is organised, calm under pressure and excited by the challenge of working in a new type of venue at one of the world’s largest arts festivals. Read more about the role and how to apply via the link.
Location: Summerhall, Edinburgh
Deadline: 12 June 2026
Festival Head of Stage (fixed term)
Traverse Theatre
The Traverse Theatre seeks an experienced Head of Stage from 13 July 2026 to 31 August 2026 to lead on get–ins, set fit ups and smooth turnaround of shows in Traverse 1 and Traverse 2 during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe period.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Network engagement officer
Culture for Climate Scotland
The network engagement officer will help support and develop the Green Arts Initiative. The Green Arts team support organisations and individuals working in arts, culture and screen, to help them understand and manage their environmental impact. The successful candidate will offer advice and guidance to Green Arts Initiative members, based on our guides, resources and case studies. They will also compile news, resources and information in a bi-monthly email round-up. The network engagement officer will update and maintain records of the Green Arts Initiative members to support reporting and evaluation. They will also develop networks related wit place-based arts-climate collaboration with the culture/SHIFT team. This is an exciting and varied role. For more information and person specification, please click the link provided.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 8 June 2026
Community Engagement Officer
Edinburgh Printmakers
We are seeking a creative and innovative individual committed to widening access to printmaking and the visual arts for people of all ages and backgrounds. Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required Salary: £28,700 per annum plus pension contribution Contract: Fixed term for 12 months, with potential to extend. Annual Leave: 33 days, including public holidays
Location: Fountainbridge, Edinburgh
Deadline: 10 June 2026
Two Multi-talented Performer Needed
Purple Opossum Productions
Audition Notice for: Billie & The Big Turn On Billie & The Big Turn On is a new audience-interactive, immersive theatrical performance with live music brought to you by Purple Opossum Productions (United States) and premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August (11 dates)! We’re currently looking to cast two (2) multi-talented performers for lead gender-neutral roles. Click the links below for More Info and to Sign Up to audition Online: Audition Pack: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bF7MFhQJpbM30zSdOCC4XNMsdj3JOzKK5XSufmjUQGc/edit?usp=sharing Sign up form: https://forms.gle/vMpjUmTFoeTAj8p37 Contact me at lisa@purpleopossum.org for any additional questions. Please review the “Audition Pack” before contacting with questions. Thank you!
Location: Online Auditions (Performances in Edinburgh at Royal Scots Club)
Deadline: 10 June 2026