We are now recruiting for a Creative Communities Lead at Art in Healthcare.
Are you articulate, empathetic and values-led? We are looking for someone to lead Art in Healthcare’s ambitions to increase access to visual art and creativity for individuals and communities across Scotland, with a particular focus upon individuals and communities that have been over-looked and under-served historically. You will devise, develop and manage a range of creative programmes that meet the needs, interests and aspirations of participants. Working with the wider Art in Healthcare team and Artists you will ensure that our services are inclusive, impactful, developmental and sustainable. You will be part of the management team and will help us to meet our six strategic aims [these can be reviewed in our Strategic Plan].
Who are we looking for?
To succeed in this role, you will already have a good understanding of creative health and significant experience of developing and delivering creative programmes that prioritise access, inclusion and quality. We are looking for someone with at least three years of relevant work experience and a minimum of two years within a role with line management, budget and fundraising responsibilities.
You will have extensive experience of working with diverse audiences including vulnerable individuals and communities. You will also have experience of working with a range of visual artists to develop creative opportunities that are person-centred and that support creative journeys. You will be able to demonstrate your commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and an understanding of the value of lived experience through previous roles.
You will have experience of working in a reflective way, documenting and evaluating programmes and projects, using the findings to shape future developments and for reporting to external funders. You will also have some experience of supporting, developing and managing a small team that includes paid staff and volunteers. Experience of fundraising will be helpful. A knowledge of the visual art sector in Scotland and key organisations within the creative health space will be advantageous.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: £35,000 per annum [pro rata]
Term: Permanent
Hours: Initially three days per week with the potential to increase
We offer 37 days of annual leave [pro rata]. We are a Living Wage Employer and are working towards being a Living Pension Employer. From 1 April 2025 the employer pension contribution will be 7%. Each team member has an annual training budget.
Art in Healthcare supports flexible working. We have an office in central Edinburgh and staff members split their time between the office and home working.
How to apply?
To apply please send a CV and a note of interest [no more than two sides of A4], or a short video or voice recording, telling us how your knowledge, skills and experience align with the opportunity. Please email applications to:
recruitment@artinhealthcare.org.uk
If you would prefer to apply by post, please send your application to: Recruitment, Art in Healthcare, 18 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3EP.
The attachments provide further information:
Closing date: Friday 14 March at 12pm
Interviews: Interviews will be held in person in Edinburgh on Thursday 27 March 2025
19 February 2025 by
Amy Miles