Job Opportunity: Learning Programme Manager

LUX Scotland is a non-profit agency dedicated to supporting, developing and promoting artists’ moving image practices in Scotland.

Our work focuses on the wide range of artists, programmers, curators, writers and art workers that constitute the artists moving image sector in Scotland, ensuring that they have the support they need to develop their varied practices with integrity and confidence, while connecting them, and their work, with new audiences across Scotland and beyond.

Through our public and learning programmes; production and commissioning opportunities; education and research activity; and our advocacy and consultancy work, we play a vital role supporting artists’ moving image nationally and internationally. We nurture artistic vision and encourage expansive thinking through exposure to diverse practices and perspectives, contributing to a cultural landscape that is rich in diversity of talent, sustainable in every aspect of activity, and has the necessary ambition to project Scotland’s artistic voice beyond its borders.

With core principles of equality and equity, we develop talent across the country and across demographics, providing both practical advice and curatorial guidance for the sector. From peer support and production guidance to technical information and funding advice, we provide artists with invaluable guidance throughout their careers.

We are strategically positioned at the intersection of the visual arts and film contexts, and uniquely placed to play a central role in the development of the sector. We work with a growing network of partners to deliver our work, balancing ongoing partnerships with new, one-off projects, continuing the relationships with individuals and organisations that we have established over the last decade.

Established in 2014, LUX Scotland is a project of LUX and provides access to the established resources and international networks of the London-based organisation, which has over 50 years of experience in supporting artists’ moving image practices across the UK.

LUX Scotland receives Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland.

Programme

• Work closely with the Director to conceive, organise and deliver LUX Scotland’s Learning Programme, in line with LUX Scotland’s business plan.

• Represent the organisation and host events in person and online as a regular ongoing part of the programme.

• Be responsible for all associated event organisation and administration.

• Take responsibility for specific projects, as directed by the LUX Scotland Director.

• Represent the organisation in a range of contexts.

• Provide production support to artists for specific projects.

• Monitor, maintain and report on project budgets, as directed by the LUX Scotland Director.

• Liaise with the Project Manager (Finance & Operations) on financial administration.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with other institutions and peers for collaborative projects.

• Contribute to the research and development of future programmes, contributing ideas to team programme planning discussions and building on potential crossovers between the various strands of LUX Scotland’s activities.

• Work with the Project Manager (Communications) to develop the audience development strategy that expands audiences for the Learning Programme in line with the ambitions set out in the Business Plan.

• Support LUX Scotland’s commitment to creating equal access for participants and audiences, including creative access initiatives (closed captioning/​subtitles, live captioning, audio description, etc.) and outreach to specific groups such as d/​Deaf and hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired, and Disabled audiences.

• Support LUX Scotland’s commitment to anti-racism across all areas of work.

We will score your application according to the following criteria:

Essential

• 3 years’ experience of project management and delivery

• Excellent team worker who can also work independently

• Flexible and collaborative approach to work

• Excellent organisational skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Confident hosting a range of groups

• Confident using a range of digital systems and platforms

• Experience of preparing and managing budgets

• Experience of preparing, submitting and reporting on funding applications

• Experience of working with artists

• Experience of working in the arts or cultural sectors

• Knowledge of and interest in contemporary art

• Demonstrable understanding and commitment to LUX Scotland’s vision & values

Desirable

• Knowledge of and interest in artists’ moving image practice

To apply, please send the following items in a single email addressed to email hidden; JavaScript is required using the subject line: LEARNING PROGRAMME MANAGER /​YOUR NAME.

A covering letter – stating why you wish to apply and outlining your relevant skills and experience for this role with reference to the job description and person specification. Please read this pack carefully before applying and please limit your response to no more than 2 sides of A4 or up to 10 minutes of video /​audio recording (in English).

A CV – detailing your relevant educational and professional experience, either as a PDF or up to 10 minutes of video /​audio.

Please complete our online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form after submitting your application.

Deadline: 10am, Monday 21 July 2025

We are unable to consider applications that arrive after this point.

Interviews: Interviews will take place online on Wednesday 30^th July, and we will let you know if you are invited to interview by Wednesday 23^rd July. We hope to make an appointment on or before Wednesday 6^th August. We will offer access support to all applicants invited to interview and interview questions will be shared in advance.

If you have any questions or need any support during the recruitment process, either at application or interview stage, please contact: Annie Crabtree, Project Manager, on email hidden; JavaScript is required

We do not ask applicants to disclose their disability status, but we welcome questions at the interview stage about what access measures and adjustments we can make.

Please note:

• We do not sponsor individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship /​Tier 2 (General) work visas.

• We do not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

• As part of our recruitment process, it is essential for all candidates to independently verify their eligibility to work in the UK before applying. This includes a thorough check of your right to work to ensure compliance with UK employment laws. Please ensure you have the necessary documentation and permissions in place. 

The information you give in your application will be used to create a shortlist for interviews. Any data about you will be held securely with access restricted to those involved in dealing with your application in the recruitment process. Your application will be kept on file for a maximum of six months and then deleted in a confidential manner. Any applications received after the closing date will be deleted immediately.