TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is seeking to appoint a new Director to take forward and lead on the work of the Traditional Music Forum (TMF), one of its key member organisations.
The TMF Director will represent the TMF membership publicly and advocate on behalf of the traditional music sector in Scotland. Supported by the TMF Development Officer, the Director is responsible for creating and putting into practice the TMF’s strategic vision and development plan, in consultation with the TMF board and wider membership. Collaborating with the TRACS team and the other artform forums for dance and storytelling, the Director will support the delivery of the overall TRACS Business Plan for 2025-28.
More information about the TMF can be found at traditionalmusicforum.org
Hours: 0.4 FTE, delivered flexibly
Contract: Permanent, PAYE
Salary: £15,000 per annum (£37,500 pro rata)
Location: TRACS office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Application Deadline: 17.00 on Friday 6th December 2024
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 16th December 2024
Could this be me?
Our ideal candidate will be someone with a strong background in traditional music in Scotland, with demonstrable experience in advocacy, leadership and strategy.
You will have experience of project and budget management, knowledge of traditional music education, in formal and/or non-formal sectors, and an appreciation of the importance of Gaelic and Scots languages in the cultural sector.
A good communicator, you will be able to work across a team, sharing knowledge and working collaboratively to plan and deliver work in a timely manner. You will have a clear understanding of the political landscape in Scotland as it applies to traditional music, while supporting the sector to foster inclusion, diversity, fair work and equal opportunities.
How to apply
- Download the full job description here
- Send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@tracscotland.org
If you require an application form in another format, please email recruitment@tracscotland.org
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
TRACS commits itself to meeting the aims and commitments set out in its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity.
TRACS is an accredited Living Wage Employer, committed to paying a wage based on the cost of living to our staff.
The application deadline is: 17:00, Friday 6th December 2024
