Race, Rights and Sovereignty Programme Coordinator

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative arts institution is seeking a Race, Rights and Sovereignty Programme Coordinator. This freelance role involves coordinating events to engage students on themes of race and rights, with a total of 80 hours to be worked from October 2025 to July 2026. Applicants should have experience in arts environments and event programming. Applications are open until October 6, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working in arts environments with an interest in race, rights, and sovereignty themes.
• Proven ability to program and organize events.
• Active interest in various creative disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate RRS Event series for the GSA Students’ Association.
• Deliver six events engaging with race, rights and sovereignty.
• Inspire the next generation of artists through programming.

Skills

Experience in arts environments

Event programming and organization

Interest in creative disciplines

Job description

Race, Rights and Sovereignty Programme Coordinator

Glasgow School of Art

Deadline: 06 October 2025 at 17:00

Overview

Race, Rights and Sovereignty Programme Coordinator (Freelance) – 80 hours in total (£36.30 per hour) to be worked between October 2025 and July 2026. Based in Glasgow. Possibility of extension depending on funding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Race, Rights and Sovereignty (RRS) Event series for the GSA Students’ Association, in partnership with Glasgow School of Art.
• Deliver six events across the academic year, creating opportunities and forums to engage with and unpack ideas related to race, rights and sovereignty, particularly in the context of creative practices.
• Engage with and inform, celebrate and inspire the next generation of artists, designers and architects through programming and event management.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience of working in arts environments and demonstrable interest in the themes underpinning the RRS programme.
• Experience of programming and organising events and projects.
• Active interest in creative discipline(s).

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and Covering Letter including a statement of approach and detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role to [e-mail] by 5pm on Monday 6th October 2025. Interviews with shortlisted applicants will be held on 15th October 2025 either in person at GSASA or via Zoom.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

GSASA welcomes applications from everyone irrespective of sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates from global majority backgrounds for this post.

Additional Information

The deadline is Monday 06 October 2025 at 17:00.

TAGGED: Crafts / Equalities / Film / Traditional Arts / Visual Arts / Participatory Practice