Creative Engagement at Eden Court is founded by our core belief in cultural democracy; that everyone is an artist and everyone we encounter has the skills and experiences to be creators of culture.
Eden Court’s Engagement Department delivers creative arts projects, facilitates civic conversations and devises programmes of activity across the Highlands for people of all ages and abilities. Everything we do is imagined and delivered by our brilliant team, as well as freelancers working across the Highlands and Moray.
We are looking for someone to join our team for a fixed term of 9 months between February and October 2025. This fixed term post is ideal for someone looking to develop their experience as a theatre practitioner and facilitator. The post offers the right applicant an exciting and challenging opportunity to be part of our vibrant and ambitious creative learning and participation department.
JOB TITLE : Arts Practitioner – Theatre
CONTRACT TYPE : Fixed Term: February to October 2025 HOURS OF WORK : 22.5 hours per week Your typical days of work will be a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – with regular evening work on Mondays. LOCATION : Eden Court Highlands, Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA You will be based at Eden Court in Inverness, though you may travel to different communities across the Highlands. Some home-working is possible in agreement with your line manager. DEPARTMENT : Engagement LINE MANAGER : Head of Engagement PENSION : Up to 6% Company contribution with the People’s Pension HOLIDAYS : Full time equivalent of 36 days of paid annual leave, inclusive of 8 public holidays. The annual leave allowance increases to 37 days after completing one year’s service, up to a maximum of 41 days after 5 years’ service. Holiday entitlement will be pro-rated for those working less than 37.5 hours per week. PVG : An enhanced PVG check will be required. Eden Court will cover the cost of this. A PVG check certifies that you are allowed to work with children and protected adults, and have no convictions that prevent this. DRIVING LICENCE : A clean driving licence is required and should you be successful, you will be required to use your own car for business use. We reimburse mileage at 43p per mile. Other benefits: • Complimentary and discounted tickets to events at Eden Court • Free soup and 20% staff discount at Eden Court’s Cafe • Enhanced benefits package • Free on-site parking Please review the attached Job Pack and if interested, apply by sending a recent CV and one of the following 4 options, detailing why you are interested in the role, your relevant experience and why you’re the right person for the job to jobs@eden-court.co.uk: A letter (either on paper or emailed) that is no longer than 500 words A video that is no longer than three minutes A voice recording of no longer than three minutes A PowerPoint presentation of no more than five slides (no more than 500 words) Large file sizes can be sent to jobs@eden-court.co.uk using WeTransfer. Please make sure your files are all clearly named (with your name). If you are sharing your video via a link, please upload a named file, containing that link. Everyone will be considered equally, regardless of how they choose to apply. Applications must be received by Wed 15th Jan at midday.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated closing date. If you'd like more information, or have questions to ask, we'd love to hear from you. • Send a confidential e-mail to Lucy McGlennon, our Head of Engagement, at lmcglennon@eden-court.co.uk • Arrange a 1-to-1 conversation by e-mailing lmcglennon@eden-court.co.uk or jobs@eden-court.co.uk Please note these are all informal ways of contacting us and will not be taken into consideration when reviewing your application. Arts Practitioner - Theatre Job Pack (Dec 2024) #J-18808-Ljbffr
CONTRACT TYPE : Fixed Term: February to October 2025 HOURS OF WORK : 22.5 hours per week Your typical days of work will be a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – with regular evening work on Mondays. LOCATION : Eden Court Highlands, Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA You will be based at Eden Court in Inverness, though you may travel to different communities across the Highlands. Some home-working is possible in agreement with your line manager. DEPARTMENT : Engagement LINE MANAGER : Head of Engagement PENSION : Up to 6% Company contribution with the People’s Pension HOLIDAYS : Full time equivalent of 36 days of paid annual leave, inclusive of 8 public holidays. The annual leave allowance increases to 37 days after completing one year’s service, up to a maximum of 41 days after 5 years’ service. Holiday entitlement will be pro-rated for those working less than 37.5 hours per week. PVG : An enhanced PVG check will be required. Eden Court will cover the cost of this. A PVG check certifies that you are allowed to work with children and protected adults, and have no convictions that prevent this. DRIVING LICENCE : A clean driving licence is required and should you be successful, you will be required to use your own car for business use. We reimburse mileage at 43p per mile. Other benefits: • Complimentary and discounted tickets to events at Eden Court • Free soup and 20% staff discount at Eden Court’s Cafe • Enhanced benefits package • Free on-site parking Please review the attached Job Pack and if interested, apply by sending a recent CV and one of the following 4 options, detailing why you are interested in the role, your relevant experience and why you’re the right person for the job to jobs@eden-court.co.uk: A letter (either on paper or emailed) that is no longer than 500 words A video that is no longer than three minutes A voice recording of no longer than three minutes A PowerPoint presentation of no more than five slides (no more than 500 words) Large file sizes can be sent to jobs@eden-court.co.uk using WeTransfer. Please make sure your files are all clearly named (with your name). If you are sharing your video via a link, please upload a named file, containing that link. Everyone will be considered equally, regardless of how they choose to apply. Applications must be received by Wed 15th Jan at midday.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated closing date. If you'd like more information, or have questions to ask, we'd love to hear from you. • Send a confidential e-mail to Lucy McGlennon, our Head of Engagement, at lmcglennon@eden-court.co.uk • Arrange a 1-to-1 conversation by e-mailing lmcglennon@eden-court.co.uk or jobs@eden-court.co.uk Please note these are all informal ways of contacting us and will not be taken into consideration when reviewing your application. Arts Practitioner - Theatre Job Pack (Dec 2024) #J-18808-Ljbffr
