What we’re looking for

Are you an exceptional dance artist working in the arts and looking for your next challenge? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Engagement Team working in an ambitious, creative and friendly environment. Informal career mentoring is available to you as part of this role.

Scottish Ballet welcomes applications from all communities and backgrounds, building a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We provide specialist support for those who have experienced discrimination or face barriers to inclusion.

What you need to know

Our vacancy is for a temporary Engagement Creative Artist who will play an important role in our Engagement Team.

The purpose of this role is to plan and deliver high quality education projects to all sectors of the community, both on tour and locally, and to play an active role in the day-to-day running and long-term vision of the Engagement Team. The role will include working closely with the Engagement Creative Director and all other members of the Engagement and Dance & Artistic Development teams, including dancers.

The ability to develop excellent working relationships with freelance tutors and musicians, educational institutions, cultural organisations and community organisations, amongst others, is key to the success of this role.

In a nutshell, we want to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of conceiving and delivering a range of dance workshops, both in the community, professional and formal education settings.
• Experience of developing and leading multi-art form projects and high-quality education initiatives.
• Great communication and organisational skills and the ability to establish excellent working relationships both internally at Scottish Ballet and externally.
• Ability and willingness to work to own initiative and as part of a team.

It’s a temporary role (12-month fixed term contract):

• The role is part-time, around 28 hours per week
• Salary is £26,000 to £28,000 per annum pro rata, dependant on experience.
• Working hours will align with the Engagement programme, and will at times include some evening and weekend work.
• This role requires time spent in Glasgow at SB HQ, with travel as and when required
• We offer great benefits including a competitive pension package, life assurance, 25 days of annual leave (plus an additional 9 Scottish public holidays), retailer discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Who we are

Scotland’s national dance company. We’re based in Glasgow and perform on stage and screen, nationally and internationally, promoting Scotland’s pioneering spirit far and wide. As well as bold new versions of the classics and ground-breaking commissions, Scottish Ballet runs an extensive community engagement programme fostering wellbeing and encouraging creativity through dance.

Find out more about us @ https://www.scottishballet.co.uk/about-us

About the role

A job description outlining key responsibilities is also available.

How to apply

Tell us why you want this job and why you think you’d be brilliant at it.

Along with this cover letter, we’ll need your CV detailing any relevant skills, qualifications, or experience, plus the details of two professional referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the position).

Send these to recruitment@scottishballet.co.uk by 5pm on Friday 1 August 2025. Interviews will take place the week beginning 11 August 2025.

Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Katie Boyle, People & Wellbeing Officer at the above the email address.