| Job title: | Refugee Festival Scotland Programming Fellowship |
| Job Ref: | Fellow23 |
| Contract: | Part time (14 hrs p/w) Fixed Term July 2024 |
| Hourly rate: | £10.90 per hour (UK Living Wage 2022-23, rates updated April 2024) |
| Location: | Glasgow |
| Closing date: | Monday 22nd January 2024, 10 a.m. |
Fellowship Advert
Refugee Festival Scotland is a unique community and arts festival dedicated to achieving positive and lasting social change. Co-ordinated by Scottish Refugee Council, the festival is held across Scotland every June and provides a platform for refugee communities to showcase their skills, talents and cultures and to tell new, more positive stories about integration and diversity in Scotland. In 2024, the festival will run from 14th – 23rd June.
We are looking for a Programming Fellow to join our team and develop a strand of the 2024 festival. Supported by Creative Scotland, the fellowship is presented as a learning and development opportunity for gaining hands-on experience in festival programming and programming operations. The Fellow should have a demonstrated interest in the arts and themes of migration, but no programming experience is required. The Fellow will work closely with the festival team and will be supported to develop and deliver a programme of events.
We invite applications from all arts backgrounds and specialisms, including music, performing arts, film, poetry, visual arts, heritage and socially engaged practice. Applicants should have lived experience of seeking refugee protection.
This role will be subject to basic disclosure Scotland.
Interviews: Expected Monday 29th January 2024.
Fellowship benefits package
- Coaching and counselling service
- Training and development opportunities
- Other enhanced pay benefits
This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
Please note that feedback can only be provided to applicants who reach the interview stage.
If you require translation support or have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
Selection process:
Applications will be reviewed by Scottish Refugee Council. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an in person or online interview with a selection panel comprising minimum one panellist belonging to a refugee community.
Applications will be selected based on the applicant’s demonstrated interest in arts programming and themes of forced migration, plus their potential to develop professionally through the fellowship.
Scottish Refugee Council is working towards being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community, irrespective of age; disability; gender reassignment; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion and belief; sex and sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status.
Scottish Refugee Council is a Registered Charity. Charity Number: SC008639
More information on this role can be found within the role outline (link below)