Creative Industries Officer - Design

What we are looking for – Creative Industries Officer (Design)

Base:          Our offices are currently based in Edinburgh/Glasgow

               Opportunities to discuss remote working will be offered.                        

Grade:        C

Contract:    Fixed Term for 6 Months

Salary:       £31,150 pa plus pension and benefits

Full-time    (36 hrs per week)

We are looking for a Creative Industries Officer to support our work as the national development agency for Scotland’s arts, screen and creative industries. This role will have a specialist focus on the design sector, providing support for design, both as a creative business activity and an artform.  The role will involve undertaking development work as well as assessing and making recommendations on a range of funding applications.  The post holder will act as lead contact for a number of organisations across Scotland as well as contributing and supporting the delivery of the strategies for both art and the creative industries.

Our ideal candidate will have a successful track record of project management and excellent knowledge of the arts and creative industries across Scotland.  They will have demonstrable experience and knowledge of the design sector, both as a creative business and as an artform in the UK and, in particular, Scotland. They will be able to demonstrate their ability to carry out detailed assessments of applications and proposals, and experience of producing clear reports and recommendations. They will also be able to make connections and identify opportunities from the sector to strengthen and sustain creative practitioners and businesses.  

Experience and understanding of the arts and creative industries in Scotland, combined with strong interpersonal skills, is essential.

Experience of managing evaluation and monitoring processes is desirable, but not essential.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on the 21st August 2023.   Interviews will take place in person in our Edinburgh office on Monday 4th September 2023.

If selected for interview you will be expected to be available on this date.

It is essential that all applicants have eligibility to work in the UK.

Creative Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.