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Vacancy: Director of Programme

We're looking for an experienced programme manager to oversee the creative direction and strategic development of all Scottish Book Trust's programmes

Role

Job title: Director of Programme (Grade 7)

Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent

Salary: From £55,000 per annum

Location: The post is a hybrid role with regular attendance at Scottish Book Trust office in Edinburgh required

Closing date: 22 June 2025, 23.59

Benefits

About the job

Download the recruitment pack

Key responsibilities

Knowledge, skills and experience

You will have:

Other information

How to apply

Step 1: Download and complete our two-part application form

Complete both documents and upload them by the specified closing date/time via the vacancy page(this link will open in a new window).

CVs and/or content suspected to be AI-generated will not be accepted. Please refer to the job description when completing your Application Part B Personal Statement.

We are committed to maintaining strict confidentiality in handling applicant information and ensuring a fair, inclusive recruitment process that upholds equality and diversity for all candidates. The application form is split into two sections. Only Application Part B Personal Statement will be shared with the recruiting panel. Any identifying details that could create an unconscious bias will be redacted.

Data protection notice: Scottish Book Trust will use this information solely for the intended reason it was gathered. Please refer to the Privacy Notice for Applicants for further details. We do not accept CVs. To apply for this role, please complete our two-part application form, uploading your forms as PDFs if possible.

Download Application Part A Sections 1 and 2

Download Application Part B Personal Statement

Step 2: Upload your completed forms to our recruitment portal

Ready to submit your forms? Click the button below and complete these steps.

1. Add your contact information

2. Click 'next' when you are ready to upload your documents

3. Add your title to the document page

4. Upload (or drag and drop) the files and click 'Upload' after each document

5. When both documents are uploaded, submit your application

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