We’re currently recruiting a new Programme Producer, an exciting key role at SSW, vital in producing our programme, delivering our artists residency offer and managing SSW communications.
Job Title: Programme Producer
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 (pro rata) depending on experience
Pension: 5% pension contribution
Contract: 0.8 (4 days/ 30 hours per week) permanent – the role includes working weekends and evenings as required
Responsible to: Programme & Partnerships Director
Holiday: 22 days + 9 bank holidays (9 days bank holidays to be taken over the set winter closure in December/ January)
TOIL: Overtime is paid through TOIL which must be outlined and agreed in advance with line manager.
Place of work: SSW, Lumsden, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is a requirement to be onsite to undertake this role.
Deadline for Applications: 7th February 2025, 12pm
Applicants notified of the outcome: 17th February
Interview: 19th February
Commencement of role: Mid March 2025
Job Overview
The Programme Producer is responsible for managing all aspects of the SSW programme schedule made up of artist residencies, open access, courses and the Community Making Space programme alongside multiple underpinning activities. They are the first point of contact for all artists interested in our multiple residency offers and for the delivery of the residency programme. They will work with the SSW team to develop and deliver; open calls, artists schedules, pre-residency meetings and that appropriate access support is put in place. The role hosts artists on residency and manages the evaluation and reporting of the programme also.
The Programme Producer requires a strong understanding of contemporary arts practice and of artists needs, they should have excellent organisational and facilitation skills, and an ability to build and maintain supportive relationships across a range of individuals, organisations and partners. They should have a strong understanding of supporting artists’ access requirements and be committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible workshop culture.
The Programme Producer also leads on all aspects of SSW’s communications both online and print. They will manage the SSW website, deliver SSW social media content and develop programme print. To do this they will have a strong knowledge of WordPress, Google Business Suite and Adobe packages including Indesign.
Please refer to the job pack for full information and applicant criteria, at the links below.
How To Apply and Recruitment Process
Please apply using this online form and by telling us, either in writing of no more than two A4 pages or in a video of up to 5-minutes in length:
- Why you would like to become the Programme Producer at SSW and how you would practically manage the Residency Programme and Communications at SSW to support us in achieving our vision?
- Outline details of your experience and proven track record including how you meet the points outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.
- Share your experience or passion for expanding opportunity and access to residency or making
- Whether you are able to meet the start date and if not your earliest start date
- The names of two referees (only contacted after seeking permission)
Please also include your CV (maximum 2 pages) and complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (this is for monitoring purposes only and will be detached from your application).
Please note that the online form does not save automatically so please work on a separate document and upload once you have completed this.
Applications will be reviewed by a panel who have a diverse range of lived experience. We will then contact shortlisted applicants to join us for an interview and a site visit. We will provide feedback to everyone invited for an interview.
If you would find it more accessible to complete any part of this application in a different format, please email sam@ssw.org.uk.
Job pack & links
Download the Job Pack: PDF | word document | large print
Non-discrimination at SSW
At SSW we recognise the historic and ongoing omission of diversity within both the arts and technical fields across Scotland and our role within this. We believe this lack of diversity has led to narrower visions for what sculpture can be and who is able to make and enjoy it. We are committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and providing equal opportunities across our organisation. We welcome applications from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, those who identify as from marginalised backgrounds based on any protected characteristic including age, race, gender identity or sexuality, disability or long-term health condition, pregnancy, maternity or marital status, religion or belief, and socio-economic background or class identity.
