Call Out! Freelance Expanded Festivals Project Coordinator

Citymoves; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Citymoves Dance Agency in Aberdeen is looking for a Freelance Expanded Festivals Project Coordinator to manage the coordination of the Expanded Festivals Fund programme for the DanceLive and sound festivals in 2026. The role requires 2-2.5 days of work per week over a 12-week period and is supported by Creative Scotland.

The ideal candidate should have a background in project coordination within the arts and be able to effectively manage timelines and engage with various stakeholders. Applications are accepted via CV, covering letter, video files, or audio recordings.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, preferably within the arts or festival sector.
• Ability to work 2-2.5 days per week for 12 weeks.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Expanded Festivals Fund programme between DanceLive festival and sound festival.
• Manage timelines and logistics for project delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful collaboration.

Job description

Citymoves Dance Agency SCIO and sound have a vacancy for the following freelance opportunity in Aberdeen

Freelance Expanded Festivals Project Coordinator

As a guide we expect this work to be undertaken at 2-2.5 days per week, over 12 weeks. Dependant on experience.

This freelance opportunity is for the work to be undertaken July – November 2026, dependant on the suitability and availability of the candidate.

Specific focus for the role on coordinating the Expanded Festivals Fund programme between DanceLive festival and sound festival 2026 in Aberdeen. This opportunity is funded by Creative Scotland and administered by Citymoves.

Those interested in applying should send a full CV and covering letter explaining what has interested them in the position, and why they believe they would be the best candidate to appoint. Applications are also accepted as video files and audio recordings.

Closing date for applications will be noon on Friday 19 th June 2026

Interviews are planned for Thursday 25 th June 2026