Creative Lead Impact Arts

We're looking for a Creative Lead to plan and deliver high-quality, structured and adaptable creative workshops, in line with the programme's objectives and themes.

Job title: Creative Lead

Salary: £25,886 per annum (£15,531.60 pro rata for 22.5 hours per week / £20,708.80 pro rata for 30 hours per week)

Based at: Initially based at The Boardwalk, Brunswick Street, Glasgow. Potential for delivery to move to another location in Glasgow or surrounding areas.

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Duration of contract: Fixed term contract until 15th August 2025 with the possibility of an extension, dependant on funding outcomes.

Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week over 3 days, Wednesday - Friday until 20th June 2025. From 23rd June 2025 - 15th August, 30 hours per week over 4 days, Monday - Thursday. In the event of a contract extension, working hours and days would be confirmed in line with funding outcomes.

Travel: May be required between Impact Arts projects

• As a Creative Lead, you will develop and deliver a fun and engaging creative programme, including trips to local heritage and cultural venues or sites of interest. This may involve working in partnership with other organisations.
• Ensure the needs of the young people are embedded in the delivery plans, and support participants to engage fully.
• All activities must be inclusive and responsive to the needs and competency levels of the group.
• Establish clear boundaries and challenge inappropriate behaviour, mentor, coach and support individuals, encouraging greater social inclusion and support the participants' emotional and mental wellbeing.
• You will work alongside a Wellbeing and Opportunities Worker and must include their accreditation and skill development support into session planning.
• Plan and support participants to mount a final showcase of artistic work.
• Maintain participant interest and attendance via exciting and innovative work.
• Plus more - see job pack for full details.

• SCQF Level 9 in a relevant discipline
• Relevant qualifications/experience within the arts industry
• At least two years of experience in delivering artistic projects in diverse community settings
• Experience and ability to work with young people who may display challenging behaviour, those experiencing social anxiety, experiences of mental illness or have additional support needs.

• Competent IT skills including MS 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Experience with any creative production software is desirable
• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience of planning and delivering exciting and adaptable workshops
• Ability to manage budgets

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Approachable and empathetic manner
• Energy and commitment
• Imaginative with ability to generate new ideas to develop the project
• Excellent self-management, organisational and planning skills
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative, analysing and solving problems
• An interest in relevant and current issues that affect young people
• A sense of humour and a passion for supporting young people
• Strong team player, allowing everyone to play to strengths

Other Essentials: Subject to Disclosure Scotland check

Closing date: Monday, March 3rd 2025 at 9am

Expected Start Date: April 1st 2025

Interview Dates: Interviews expected to take place between March 11th-18th 2025. Exact dates will be confirmed in due course.

• Download the full job pack
• Download the application form
• Complete the equal opportunities form

The deadline for applications is Monday, March 3rd 2025 at 9am. Please submit completed applications to by this deadline.