Writer Development Coordinator (Part-Time, Hybrid)

Scottish Book Trust; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension with employer contributions

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Scottish Book Trust is seeking a Writing Communities Co-ordinator (Writer Development). This part-time, permanent role operates within our Writing Communities Team with flexible hybrid working between home and our Edinburgh City Centre Office.

We support writers through the New Writers Awards, Scots Language Publication Grant, and more. The post holder will ensure effective communication with writers and partners, organise annual panel meetings, and support the yearly Showcase event.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating writing programmes or arts projects.
• Experience working with partner organisations is desirable.
• Able to manage deadlines and events and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Writer Development programme and related activities.
• Arrange annual panel meetings and support the New Writers programme.
• Liaise with writers and partner organisations to ensure tailored communications.

Skills

Communication

Event coordination

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Job description

Scottish Book Trust is seeking a Writing Communities Co-ordinator (Writer Development). This part-time, permanent role operates within our Writing Communities Team with flexible hybrid working between home and our Edinburgh City Centre Office.

We support writers through the New Writers Awards, Scots Language Publication Grant, and more. The post holder will ensure effective communication with writers and partners, organise annual panel meetings, and support the yearly Showcase event.