Literature Officer

Literature Officer

Based in Edinburgh

Full time – permanent – 35hrs per week

Grade C

Salary: £33,997 pro rata plus pension and benefits

We are looking for a full time Literature Officer to join us and support Creative Scotland's work in the context of our Strategic Plan and our Annual Plan. You will be an active member of the Literature team and will assess and make recommendations on a range of funding applications and specialist projects. You will also be expected to lead on several different projects and support the wider work of the Literature Team across a variety of different programmes, including representing Creative Scotland in stakeholder meetings and further public forums. 

The person appointed will work closely with cultural organisations and other key stakeholders to support the delivery of our work in Literature and Publishing.

Our ideal candidate will have good knowledge of Literature and Publishing across Scotland and demonstrable experience and knowledge of the literature sector, experience of readership and/ or literature development including experience of working with a wide and diverse range of writers and literature professionals. An awareness or knowledge of Gaelic and Scots language matters is desirable but not essential.

They will also have strong administration / project and resource management skills and be able to demonstrate experience in carrying out detailed assessments of proposals and producing clear reports and recommendations.

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

Experience of managing evaluation and monitoring processes is desirable but not essential as is the ability to develop and establish partnerships both at home and abroad and demonstrate commitment to our core values.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 5pm.

Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on Wednesday 11th December 2024.

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

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.

Location: The contractual base for this post is Edinburgh, however, opportunities for flexible and smarter working are offered, including homeworking.