Place, Partnerships & Communities Officer

Permanent
Full-Time, 36 hours per week 
Grade C
Salary: £30,750 per annum

Location: Our offices are currently located in Glasgow and Edinburgh however there are opportunities to discuss remote working options. 

We are looking for a Place, Partnership & Communities Officer to join us and support Creative Scotland's work in the context of Strategic Plan and our Annual Plan. This role sits within the Arts, Communities and Inclusion Directorate and will work closely with the Head of Place, Partnerships and Communities to support the delivery of the Culture Collective and Place Partnership Programmes and develop our relationship with local authorities, cultural trusts and other local networks. 

You will work across different art-forms and with artists, cultural organisations and 
community groups within the context of place. This will require you to work closely with colleagues across Creative Scotland and develop local, national and international partnerships both within and outwith the cultural sector.

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrable ability in building new relationships and be able to communicate effectively with a range of external partners at various levels. You will be required to have experience of advising a range of stakeholders on issues related to place and communities, in particular artists, creative practitioners and cultural organisations.

You will also have an understanding and experience of working in partnership with local authorities, artists and communities, and a knowledge and understanding of the policy contexts in which local authorities work. 

We require the candidate to be highly organised, with ability to self-plan and prioritise their workload, as well as excellent interpersonal skills including communication, influencing and negotiating.

The post requires a good understanding of the creative and policy context in which Creative Scotland works and a clear commitment to promoting Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion. 

The closing date for this role is noon on Monday 22 May 2023.
Interviews will be held 31 May 2023. If selected for interview 
you will be expected to be available. 

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, the job description and competency guide can be downloaded. If you require an application form in another format, please email recruitment@creativescotland.com. 

It is essential that all applicants have eligibility to work in the UK. 
Creative Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.