Key Information: Creative Talent Lead, Creative Edinburgh

Contract Type: Part-time, Fixed-term (3 years)
Hours: 28 hours - 35 hours per week (4-5 days, subject to available funding)
Salary: £28,000 FTE (£22,400 pro-rata) - £30,000 (subject to available funding)
Work Location: CodeBase, 37a Castle Terrace, EH1 2EL, Edinburgh, with flexibility of hybrid working (minimum 2 days in office)
Start date: To be agreed with the successful candidate. No later than August 2025.

Who are we?

Creative Edinburgh is a registered charity that supports the creative community in Edinburgh. Our community of over 6,700 members is made up of freelancers, SMEs, students and start-ups. Through our events, creative initiatives and mentoring programmes, we connect creative makers and thinkers from across sectors, encouraging them to share their stories and skills.

We help creative people connect and thrive by:

  • Building and connecting communities through our events programme
  • Driving growth and finding pathways to learning and skills development
  • Advocating for creativity locally, nationally and internationally
  • Supporting professional development and the well-being of our members

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a strategic and creative Edinburgh-based professional with strong programme management experience in the creative, cultural or education sectors.

You will lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of Edinburgh’s Creative Industries: Pathways to Careers, a new three-year pilot programme supporting recent creative graduates to launch and sustain freelance careers in Edinburgh.

You’ll work closely with local universities, colleges, the City of Edinburgh Council, and industry partners to co-design a high-impact programme of mentoring, events, and workshops. This role is vital to building meaningful pathways into Edinburgh’s creative economy and helping early-career creatives thrive.

What will you be doing?

  • Design and deliver a tailored, graduate-focused pilot programme in partnership with local education and industry partners
  • Recruit and support participants, and establish a cohort of Creative Talent Ambassadors
  • Deliver a mix of in-person, hybrid and online learning, mentoring and networking opportunities
  • Build sustainable relationships across higher education, government, and the creative industries
  • Act as Creative Edinburgh’s lead representative for the project at sector events and forums
  • Develop budgets, funding proposals, evaluations, and impact reports
  • Foster cross-sector learning and champion the voice of early-career creatives in Edinburgh

Please see our full Creative Talent Lead Job Description for more information.

How do you apply?

Applications open on Monday, 2 June, and close at 23:59 on Sunday, 29 June 2025..

Please submit a cover letter (one page maximum) explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience aligns with our aims, along with your CV (two pages maximum) using this form.

We would appreciate it if you could also complete the Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form once you've submitted your application. This data will be stored separately and used anonymously for reporting purposes.

How do we recruit and shortlist applicants?

Applications will be shortlisted using a scoring matrix based on the essential skills and attributes outlined in the job description. We assess each applicant’s cover letter and CV accordingly.

At Creative Edinburgh, we believe diversity is a strength. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note that we are unable to contribute to accommodation, living or travel expenses. All candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview.

Interviews

Interview date: Monday, 14th July 2025Interviews will take place in person at:
CodeBase, 37a Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2ELIf you would prefer your interview to take place online, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate this.

Any questions?Contact: info@creative-edinburgh.com