Job Opportunity: LUX Scotland Learning Programme Manager
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LUX Scotland are recruiting for the role of Learning Programme Manager. We are seeking an experienced project manager who is passionate about the work of LUX Scotland, and our commitment to support, develop and promote artists’ moving image across the country.
The Learning Programme Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of LUX Scotland’s learning programme that provides professional development opportunities for artists including artist-led workshops, advice sessions, an annual weekend residential event and a series of online learning resources.
The Learning Programme Manager works closely with the core team in the Glasgow office (Director, Public Programme Manager and two Project Managers). Within a collaborative working environment, the Learning Programme Manager also contributes to the development of our wider organisational work.
Deadline: Tuesday 1 September, 10am
Interviews: Wednesday 16 September
JOB TITLE: Learning Programme Manager
CONTRACT: Permanent Contract (with 6‑month probation period). Ideally starting in October 2026.
RESPONSIBLE TO: LUX Scotland Director
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Management and delivery of LUX Scotland’s Learning Programme
HOURS: 3 days a week (21 hours) including some evening and weekend work with time off in lieu. Hybrid working on request.
SALARY: £32,640 pro-rata
PENSION: 5% employer contribution (with 3% employee contribution)
HOLIDAY: 25 days per year plus statutory holidays with an increase of 1 day per year worked up to a maximum of 30 days in total.
LOCATION: Based at the LUX Scotland office , Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow, G4 9RH . The role involves some travel to deliver learning programme events at partner venues across Scotland with occasional travel to the London office, Waterlow Park Centre, London N19 5JF.
ABOUT US
LUX Scotland is a non-profit agency dedicated to supporting, developing and promoting artists’ moving image practices in Scotland. Established in 2014, LUX Scotland is part of LUX. The organisation operates from Glasgow and London.
LUX is a not-for-profit organisation, registered charity and accredited museum established in 2002, building on a lineage of artist-led moving image practice in the UK dating back to the 1960s through its predecessor organisations: the London Film-makers’ Co-operative, London Video Arts and the Lux Centre.
The work of LUX Scotland 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; commissioning opportunities; education and research activity; and our advocacy and consultancy work, we play a vital role supporting artists’ moving image practices 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.
LUX Scotland receives Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland.
Job Description
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.
Fundraising & Evaluation
Support the LUX Scotland Director in researching and identifying potential sources of funding and strategies for earned income to support LUX Scotland’s Learning Programme.
Prepare funding proposals and reports, and liaise with funders, as directed by the LUX Scotland Director.
Work with the Project Manager (Communications) to develop the evaluation strategy for the Learning Programme in line with the ambitions set out in the Business Plan.
Communications
Work closely with the rest of the LUX Scotland team to ensure effective communication of the programme to national and international audiences.
Regularly maintain and update the LUX Scotland website Learning Programme pages.
Contribute to press releases for exhibitions and other major projects.
Liaise with partner organisations on cross-promotion marketing activity.
General
Follow company health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
Any other duties as reasonably requested by the LUX Scotland Director.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
3 years’ experience of project management and delivery
Excellent team working skills
Strong communication skills
Experience of preparing and managing budgets
Experience of preparing, submitting and reporting on funding applications
Flexible and collaborative approach to work
Good understanding of equity, inclusion and diversity, with the commitment to applying these in practice
Knowledge of and interest in contemporary art and artists’ moving image practice
Desirable
Confident using a range of digital systems and platforms
Experience of working with artists
Experience of hosting a range of groups in person and online
HOW TO APPLY
LUX Scotland encourages applications from people who may require the organisation to undertake reasonable adjustments and/or require support with applications to the Access to Work scheme.
To apply for this role 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 (no more than 2 sides of A4) 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.
A CV – detailing your relevant educational and professional experience (PDF document)
We welcome audio or video applications. If you choose to send your covering letter and CV in audio or video formats please ensure that the total time of audio or video does not exceed 10 minutes.
Please complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form after submitting your application.
Please note, all positions at LUX are offered subject to meeting the following conditions:
- Receipt of satisfactory references covering the last 2 years of your employment or education
- Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK
Please read the job description carefully before applying. If you have any questions or need any support during the recruitment process, either at application or interview stage, please contact: Edward Gwyn Jones, Project Manager, on email hidden; JavaScript is required
Deadline: Tuesday 1 September, 10am We are unable to consider applications that arrive after this point.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 16 September
These will take place at Civic House, Glasgow, on the first floor of the building that is only accessible via a flight of stairs.
Interviews can also take place online.
We will let you know if you are invited to interview by Tuesday 8 September
We will offer access support to all applicants invited to interview and interview questions will be shared in advance.
EQUALITIES, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
LUX is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
Data Protection
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 destroyed in a confidential manner. Any applications received after the closing date will be deleted as soon as is reasonably practical.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The above details and the job description for the position are a guide to the nature of the work required. They are not wholly comprehensive or restrictive and do not form part of the contract of employment.
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