Jobs

Programme Manager

Description

The Scottish Poetry Library is a dynamic organisation, a unique national resource and advocate for poetry. The SPL is looking for a creative and experienced person to join its small team as Programme Manager, helping to fulfil the SPL’s aim of bringing people and poetry together. This new, full-time post will be based in the SPL in Edinburgh, but the Programme Manager will be expected to work flexible hours and work outwith the SPL as required.

Responsibilities

• to develop and manage the SPL’s events strategy
• to create and manage an events programme that is accessible and attractive to a diverse audience, from initiation through to evaluation, including budget management and events logistics
• networking and developing relationships with a range of writers, artists and speakers to ensure a strong programme
• to collaborate with other organisations to bring poetry to a wider audience
• to create and edit weekly podcasts for the broadcast programme, in association with other members of staff
• to manage the marketing of the programme, through print and social media
• to support the Friends scheme and fundraising activity
• to manage venue hire

Essential skills

• Broad knowledge of poetry and the literary environment
• Experience of creating and managing events for a range of audiences
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Strong budgeting skills
• Ability to take initiative and follow through with care

Desirable experience

• Podcasting experience
• Marketing experience
• Experience of chairing events
• Social media skills

Salary

• £20,000 per annum starting salary

Applying

See the attached background information for a general description of the SPL’s work.

Background information (Doc)
Background information (PDF)

If you wish to proceed with an application, please send your CV with an accompanying letter, setting out your reasons for applying for this post and drawing attention to particularly relevant qualifications.

Please let us know where you found out about this post.

Referees’ names should be included but references will only be taken up in the event of your being selected for the post.

Applications should be addressed to:
Dr Robyn Marsack, Director, Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichton’s Close, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DT
and emailed to:
reception@spl.org.uk

The closing date is midnight Friday 2 March 2012.
We expect to interview short-listed candidates on 20 March.

Volunteering at the Scottish Poetry Library

At the SPL volunteers are a major resource, making a vital contribution to the achievement of our aims.

Volunteers complement and do not replace the roles of paid staff, and we believe our relationship with our volunteers is one of mutual responsibility and commitment. Volunteers contribute to many aspects of our work. In particular, we are always looking for volunteer assistance on Saturdays and during evening events.

Please complete a volunteer application form if you are interested in exploring this further.

Please submit your form to Kay Bohan at reception@spl.org.uk.

Placements

We can occasionally offer short term work experience or more formal placements at the Scottish Poetry Library. Please contact our Librarian at julie.johnstone@spl.org.uk