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Head of Marketing & Communications
IMPACT Scotland
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled person to join the Dunard Centre team as our first Head of Marketing & Communications. This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the brand of the Dunard Centre in its pre-opening phase and communicate our vision to the public and a wide range of stakeholders at local and national level. As a new organisation, we are in the process of building a permanent staffing structure. We're keen to hear from people with the desire to make a real difference to the trajectory of the Dunard Centre as we grow and develop.
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 31 May 2024
EDINBURGH FRINGE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 2024
Berk's Nest
Get ready to dive into the Edinburgh Fringe this August with Berk’s Nest! We're on the lookout for a passionate Production Assistant to help the producing team with our fantastic lineup of shows for 2024. As a Production Assistant, you'll be part of the producing team, helping to deliver a hugely exciting and diverse range of Edinburgh Fringe shows from the likes of Sophie Duker, Catherine Cohen, Celya AB, Paul Williams, Emma Sid and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. This is a role designed for those who live in or are from Edinburgh or the surrounding area, and as such applicants should live within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh. This role is a perfect introduction to the comedy industry and a chance to immerse yourself in the unique and exhilarating experience of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Our Production Assistant is responsible for supporting the company's producers and ensuring that all our Fringe shows go to plan. You'll be a friendly face on the team, and will happily grab a coffee for an act or jump on a bus to Ikea or Homebase if someones set or prop has fallen apart. You'll be quick thinking and a problem solver. The role is perfect for anyone looking to gain practical and hands on experience in comedy production and the arts scene. You might already have experience in show tech, marketing arts events, or producing your own student, amateur, or semi-professional shows - but no experience is necessary for this role! You only need to love comedy and the wider arts, be happy to get stuck in, and want to spend the summer at the world’s biggest arts festival! No experience of the Fringe is necessary but is preferable (as a punter or perhaps volunteering at a venue or working as a flyerer). As a role aimed at those who live in or are from Edinburgh or the surrounding area, local knowledge of the city is desirable. As our Production Assistant you will: Provide on the ground support to the producing team, being another pair of hands when problems need solving to short deadlines. Give hands on support to all productions, attending shows where necessary and helping acts with turnarounds before/after shows when needed. Attend technical rehearsals, providing general production support - making sure that everything that needs to happen happens as smoothly as possible! Act as a secondary point of contact for any act, venue, press or agent enquiries, particularly on days where other members of the team are off. Provide physical support to any set building and painting. Helping to transport items across the city, and help unload and load the company van at the beginning and end of the festival. Provide assistance to the producer responsible for the complimentary ticket processing system. Help source key production and office supplies, as well as collecting daily print updates. Be responsible for keeping the company office tidy and organised throughout the festival. ABOUT YOU Essential: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Genuine enthusiasm for and interest in comedy (prior knowledge of our acts is helpful but not necessary, you will be briefed on all shows on our roster and our aim is to get you to see as many of our shows as possible). Excellent time management & prioritisation skills, knowing how to juggle multiple projects simultaneously. A cool head - you can remain calm under pressure, and can be a flexible problem solver in a fast-paced festival environment. Willingness to collaborate with other team members, share ideas, and contribute to a positive team atmosphere. Ability to embrace the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the Edinburgh Fringe, adapting your approach as needed to meet changing circumstances and maximise impact. Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the UK. Must live within easy commuting distance from Edinburgh. Desirable: Some form of practical production experience, this does not need to be a professional credit. Previous experience of the Edinburgh Fringe. Good knowledge of the city of Edinburgh. Clean driving licence (own vehicle not required!) Hours: Working days: Sun 28th July - Mon 26th August Days off currently scheduled as: 3rd, 8th, 14th, 18th and 22nd Aug (these are open to discussion at interview stage) Regular working hours to be discussed at interview Remuneration and Benefits: £2,500 total buyout fee. Free tickets to all Berk’s Nest shows. Passes to Pleasance, Assembly and Monkey Barrel, allowing you to get into shows for free that aren’t sold out, as well as bar discounts and members bar access. Please note that travel expenses and accommodation are not provided. Ready to join the team? To apply go to www.berksnest.com/jobs If you need more information about the role, assistance with the application process, or generally have any questions please reach out to james@berksnest.com. Given that the festival takes place in Edinburgh we’re keen to hear from those local to the area to open up opportunities to those based in the Edinburgh region and Scotland more broadly. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of disability, those who are trans or non-binary, and people who are Black, from the African Diaspora, from the South, East and South East Asian Diaspora, who are ethnically diverse, and who experience racism as these voices are currently underrepresented in the company.
Location: Edinburgh City
Deadline: 1 June 2024
Front of House Assistant
Edinburgh International Book Festival
Contract: Fixed-term contract from Wednesday 7 August — Sunday 25 August 2024, full-time. Rate of Pay: £12.00 per hour, paid weekly in arrears by bank transfer (plus holiday pay). Closing date for applications: Sunday 2 June 2024, 23:59 Interviews: w/c 10 June and 17 June 2024 We are looking for Front of House Supervisors and Front of House Assistants to join our fun-filled team during the Festival in August. These are on-site roles at our Festival site at the Edinburgh Futures Institute, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh. The Front of House team comprises Manager, Supervisors, and around 35 Assistants. With over 200,000 visitors annually, effective care of our audience is vital to the success of the Festival; the Front of House team play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of events on site and the safety and comfort of all visitors. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who wish to build on their existing customer service skills in a high-pressure festival environment. Excellent customer service and communication skills, enthusiasm, and an ability to work effectively as part of a team are all essential for these roles.
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Deadline: 2 June 2024
Granada Writer's Residency 2024
Edinburgh City of Literature Trust
Applications Open for Residency in Granada! Spend a month in southern Spain via the Granada UNESCO City of Literature 2024 international writers in residence programme.
Location: Granada, Spain
Deadline: 20 June 2024
The RSA MacRobert Art Award for Painting
The Royal Scottish Academy
The RSA MacRobert Art Award for Painting (£20,000) provides a research opportunity for a fine art painter. The aim of the award is to provide the chance for a committed painter whose circumstances have, for whatever reason, made it difficult to focus upon and develop their artistic talent. Whilst the award is financial, the real reward is the opportunity that the funds can directly, or indirectly provide/allow. To be eligible for the award, entrants must be painters who graduated at least 10 years ago or have at least 10 years of substantive practice. The selected artist must also have been born, or currently living, in Scotland. The award is for artists working in fine art painting of any medium or subject.
Location: Scotland
Deadline: 23 June 2024
EDINBURGH FRINGE STREET TEAM 2024
Berk's Nest
Get ready to dive into the Edinburgh Fringe this August with Berk’s Nest! We're on the lookout for passionate Street Team members to help spread the word about our fantastic lineup of shows. As a Street Team member, you'll be at the heart of the action, engaging with festival-goers and igniting their excitement for a diverse array of acts such as Sophie Duker, Paddy Young, Catherine Cohen, Celya AB, Paul Williams and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. This role is a perfect introduction to the comedy industry and a chance to immerse yourself in the unique and exhilarating experience of the Edinburgh Fringe. The Street Team is a great entry point for those eager to explore the arts scene and past Street Team members have gone on to work with names such as Avalon, Soho Theatre, and even Berk’s Nest itself! As part of our Street Team, you will: - Strategically distribute Berk's Nest promotional materials across the city to drive ticket sales and maximise visibility across the festival. - Identify and connect with potential audiences to ensure Berk’s Nest shows receive the attention they deserve. - Be the face of Berk’s Nest on the ground, providing information and building excitement about our shows. - Collaborate closely with our team to gauge the impact of our promotional efforts. - Immerse yourself in Berk’s Nest shows, becoming an expert on each act and how best to capture audiences. ABOUT YOU Essential: - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for sales and promotion. - Comfortable approaching strangers and initiating conversation. - Reliability, flexibility, and a proactive attitude. - Willingness to collaborate with other street team members, share ideas, and contribute to a positive team atmosphere. - Ability to embrace the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the Edinburgh Fringe, adapting your approach as needed to meet changing circumstances and maximise impact. - Ability to maintain a positive attitude and energy levels despite potential rejections. - Happy working outdoors in all sorts of weather and physically resilient. - Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the UK. Desirable: - Genuine enthusiasm for and interest in comedy (prior knowledge of our acts is helpful but not necessary, you will be briefed on all shows on our roster and our aim is to get you to see as many of our shows as possible). - Experience in street marketing or event promotion. - Familiarity with the Edinburgh Fringe Festival or other arts festivals. - Familiarity with Edinburgh as a city. Please don’t worry if you don’t think you meet all of these, this is an entry level role and we’re far more interested in who you are as a person! Hours: - You can expect shifts to be between 4-6 hours of flyering per day, plus breaks. - We will be working with advance rota scheduling, with a new rota issued every Friday to cover the following Monday - Sunday shifts. - You'll have a minimum of one day off guaranteed each week. Remuneration and Benefits: - The remuneration for this role is £12.50 per hour. - Payment will be weekly (every Monday, in arrears). - You will be paid to see any shows on the Berk’s Nest roster we ask you to see. - You will be paid for any of the time we ask of you - including the pre-fringe briefing and subsequent Street Team meetings. - You will receive a Pleasance Pass, which gives you free entry to all Pleasance shows (unless they are sold out). - Street Team social events and the opportunity to meet the acts you are flyering for. Please note that travel expenses and accommodation are not provided. To apply go to: berksnest.com/jobs
Location: Edinburgh City
Deadline: 1 June 2024
Front of House Supervisor
Edinburgh International Book Festival
This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who wish to build on their existing customer service skills in a high-pressure festival environment. Excellent customer service and communication skills, enthusiasm, and an ability to work effectively as part of a team are all essential for this role.
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Deadline: 2 June 2024
Trustees
Upmo
Type: Voluntary Position Location: Board meetings are a mixture of online and in person (Edinburgh) Closing Date: Wednesday 5th June
Location: Edinburgh
Deadline: 5 June 2024
RSA William Littlejohn Award
The Royal Scottish Academy
The RSA William Littlejohn Award (£2000) for Excellence and Innovation in Water-based media. Funded by The William Littlejohn Bequest and administered by the Royal Scottish Academy, the award consists of: - A monetary award to research, develop and produce a new body of work in a water-based medium - An exhibition of selected completed work at the Royal Scottish Academy at a future date - Acquisition of work into the RSA Permanent Collection; ‘A Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland’
Location: Scotland
Deadline: 23 June 2024