Writing Communities Co-ordinator (Writer Development)

Scottish Book Trust; City of Edinburgh; Híbrido; GBP 18.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension with employer contributions

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance programme

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Communication

Event coordination

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Descripción del empleo

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join Scottish Book Trust as a Writing Communities Co-ordinator (Writer Development). The position offers flexible, part-time working within our Writing Communities Team.

Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.

What we offer

• Part time, permanent role
• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working between home and our Edinburgh City Centre Office, with great access by train, bus, and tram
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension with 5% employer contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Free access to employee assistance programme

Scottish Book Trust’s Writing Communities programme supports writers with advice, funding, professional development opportunities, retreats and mentoring. Our Writer Development programme includes the New Writers Awards, Scots Language Publication Grant, and the 50-Word Fiction competition. We work in partnership with a range of organisations to provide support tailored to the needs of writers, including Gaelic Books Council, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Push the Boat Out, Society of Authors and the Edinburgh University of Glasgow.

The Writing Communities Co-ordinator (Writer Development) supports the efficient running of the Writer Development programme. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that communication with writers and partners is effective, efficient, and appropriately tailored to individual needs. The role is responsible for organising annual panel meetings and supporting the New Writers programme each year, including supporting the organisation of the annual Showcase event.