Vacancies

Engagement Project Manager (CashBack Next Gen Creatives)

• Status

  22.5 per week (Wed-Fri preferred, with some evening and weekend work expected. If this would be a barrier to you, we can consider flexible working arrangements.)

• Start Date

  Aug 2026

• Closing Date

  Fri 24 Apr 2026

• Salary

  19,200 per annum (£32,000 per annum FTE)

Creative Engagement at Eden Court is founded by our core belief in cultural democracy; that everyone is an artist, and everyone we encounter has the skills and experiences to be creators of culture.

Eden Court's Engagement department delivers creative arts projects, facilitates civic conversations and devises programmes of activity across the Highlands for people of all ages and abilities. Everything we do is imagined and delivered by our brilliant team as well as freelancers working across the Highlands and Moray.

The post is ideal for someone with a background in project managing participatory arts projects for young people and who has a friendly and approachable disposition. The post offers the right applicant an exciting and challenging opportunity to be part of our vibrant and ambitious creative learning and participation department.

CashBack Next Gen Creatives is a youth-led project for 12–16-year-olds to find their artistic outlet, have fun and express themselves. Working alongside industry professionals’ participants try out multiple disciplines including acting, dance and filmmaking. They then choose their own creative pathway where they develop their skills and build towards a showcase held at Eden Court.

Eden Court works with partner schools and community organisations to recruit young people who are at risk of coming into contact with the justice system. Participants work with a team of artist practitioners and are paired with a pastoral lead to support them throughout their journey. Through taking part in the programme participants build their confidence, make new friends and develop their creative and employability skills.

In addition to the main programme a smaller cohort takes part in a work experience placement at Eden Court over the summer where they gain real-world experience in a creative organisation. This project is funded by the Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities.

JOB TITLE Engagement Project Manager (CashBack Next Gen Creatives)

SALARY £19,200 per annum (£32,000 per annum FTE)

HOURS OF WORK 22.5 per week (Wed-Fri preferred, with some evening and weekend work expected. If this would be a barrier to you, we can consider flexible working arrangements.)

CONTRACT TYPE Fixed Term for 2.5 years

LOCATION Eden Court Highlands, Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA (though you may travel to different communities across the Highlands. Some home-working is possible in agreement with your line manager.)

DEPARTMENT Engagement

LINE MANAGER(S) Head of Engagement

PENSION Up to 6% Company contribution with The People’s Pension

HOLIDAYS Full time equivalent allowance of 36 days of paid annual leave, inclusive of 8 public holidays (pro rata to 22 days paid annual leave based on 22.5 hours per week). The annual leave allowance increases to 37 days after completing 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 41 days after 5 years’ service. Holiday entitlement will be pro-rated for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.

PVG An enhanced PVG check will be required. Eden Court will cover the cost of this. A PVG check certifies that you are allowed to work with children and protected adults, and have no convictions that prevent this.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Relocation allowance available where applicable
• Complimentary and discounted tickets to events at Eden Court
• Free soup and 20% staff discount at Eden Court’s Café/Bar
• Enhanced benefits package
• Free parking
• Flexible working options

Please review the Job Pack below for full details of this vacancy and information on how to apply.

Applications must be received by Fri 24 Apr 2026.

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