Project Co-Ordinator

Creative Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An arts and culture organization is seeking a freelance Project Coordinator to manage a programme for creatives in the Scottish Borders. This role involves overseeing grant schemes and mentoring initiatives while collaborating with local stakeholders. The position offers flexible working hours from home or at the SUP Office in Galashiels. The contract runs from December 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with a fee of £200 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver networking and skill-sharing opportunities for local creatives.
• Oversee CABN’s small grant scheme.
• Coordinate mentoring programme with specialists.

Job description

CABN are recruiting for a new role within the project – a freelance Project Coordinator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us at a pivotal time, helping to shape and deliver our programme for creatives across the Scottish Borders.

The Project Coordinator will play a central part in supporting and growing CABN’s work, overseeing delivery of our year-round activities and leading on creative development. Working closely with the Southern Uplands Partnership (SUP), who engage the role, the Coordinator will also line-manage two part-time freelance posts: Catalyst for Communication and Catalyst for Engagement.

What the Role Involves

• Delivering a programme of networking and skill-sharing opportunities for local creatives.
• Overseeing CABN’s multi-artform small grant scheme.
• Coordinating the Advocate mentoring programme, delivered with nine freelance artform specialists.
• Supporting sector communications, promotion, and marketing.
• Engaging with our membership and steering group, while also contributing to planning and fundraising for CABN’s future.

Role Details

Freelance, Fixed Term (with potential to extend pending funding)

Period of work: 1 December 2025 – 30 September 2026 (10 months)

Hours: 21 hours / 3 days per week, worked flexibly

Location: Home-based / SUP Office, Galashiels

Fee: £200 per day

How to Apply

Please provide:

• A current CV
• A covering letter, indicating your reasons for applying and outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to the Person Specification.
• Please include 2 references for previous work delivered.

Please submit by email to [e-mail] by 9.00 am on Monday 3rd November 2025. Interviews will be held during the week of 10th November 2025.

We welcome applications from all people and encourage those from underrepresented groups and those marginalised due to race, gender, sexuality, age, class, and/or disability.

CABN is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.