Eden Court Highlands

Arts Council England; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG check covered

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Eden Court in the Highlands is seeking a Head of Engagement to lead its busy and diverse Engagement department and shape the future strategy to ensure a vibrant and inclusive arts programme for the Highlands.

The Head of Engagement heads a team of seven salaried staff, works with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, and will manage the ongoing delivery of the programme. A PVG check is required and relocation assistance is available.

Job description

Fri, 18 Sep 2026">published - Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Engagement to lead Eden Court’s busy and diverse Engagement department.

Job Description

Eden Court is a creative beacon in the Highlands. Our Engagement programme offers supported access to the arts, positively impacts health and wellbeing and provides training for the next generation of talent. We believe everyone is an artist and offer inclusive, creative engagement opportunities to people at every stage of life. Through our work we aim to create a thriving and resilient creative community across the Highlands.

We do this by offering a yearly programme of classes, qualifications and targeted projects that work with people who face barriers to accessing the arts. Each year we engage with over 15,000 people aged 0-80+ in schools, out in the community and at Eden Court.

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 seven 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.

An enhanced PVG check is required for this role. Eden Court will cover the cost of this. A PVG check certifies that you are allowed to work with children and protected adults, and have no convictions that prevent this.

A relocation allowance is available, where required.

Applications must be received by Mon 12 Oct 2026, 9am.

It is anticipated that this will be a two-stage recruitment process, with first interviews taking place online W/C Mon 19 Oct and second interviews taking place in-person W/C Mon 26 Oct.