Head of Engagement

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Scotland is seeking a Head of Engagement to lead a dynamic team at Eden Court. This role involves shaping the Engagement strategy, ensuring impactful programming, and collaborating with senior leadership. The successful candidate will have a strong background in engagement and leadership within the arts sector.

Benefits

Complimentary and discounted tickets to events

Free soup and 20% staff discount at the Café

Enhanced benefits package including sick pay

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in leading engagement programs.
• Ability to shape and implement strategic initiatives.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engagement department and its team.
• Shape future Engagement strategy for impactful programming.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team on strategic plans.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Engagement

Job description

The role of Head of Engagement offers an exciting opportunity to lead Eden Court’s busy and diverse Engagement department.

The role will be responsible for the ongoing successful delivery of the programme, whilst also shaping the future Engagement strategy, to ensure Eden Court continues to deliver an impactful and varied programme.

The Head of Engagement heads up a team of six salaried members, which is supported by number of freelance practitioners. The Head of Engagement is also a member of the Senior Leadership Team, working with the CEO and other Heads of Departments to develop and monitor Eden Court’s wider strategic plans.

JOB TITLE Head of Engagement

SALARY £38,000 to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience

RELOCATION A relocation allowance is available, where required

HOURS OF WORK 37.5 hours per week

CONTRACT TYPE Permanent

LOCATION Eden Court Highlands, Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA

DEPARTMENT Engagement

LINE MANAGER(S) Chief Executive

PENSION Up to 6% Company contribution with the Peoples Pension

HOLIDAYS Full time equivalent allowance of 36 days of paid annual leave, inclusive of 8 public holidays. Annual leave entitlement increases by one day for each year of continuous service, up to a maximum of 41 days.

OTHER BENEFITS

Complimentary and discounted tickets to events at Eden Court
Free soup and 20% staff discount at Eden Court’s Café
Enhanced benefits package, including occupational sick pay, and enhanced contractual maternity, shared parental leave and adoption pay
Free parking

Please visit our website to review the Job Pack for details of this vacancy and information on how to apply. If you would like an informal conversation about the role please contact Michael Garcia, Head of People + Culture on [e-mail] .

Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 23rd June.

It is anticipated that this will be a two-stage recruitment process, with first stage interviews taking place online in the w/c 30th June and second stage interviews taking place in-person in the w/c 7th July.

The deadline is Monday 23 June 2025 at 09:00.

TAGGED:
Dance / Education / Equalities / Film / Music / Theatre / Traditional Arts / Visual Arts / Young People (aged 0 to 25) / Participatory Practice