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Writing Communities Administrator: Scottish Book Trust

Apply by 26 January for this part-time, fixed-term role based in Edinburgh.

Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives.

Do you want to help them transform lives through reading and writing? Scottish Book Trust are looking for an efficient administrator who can balance multiple priorities to join their Writing Communities team.

Scottish Book Trust’s Writing Communities programme supports writers at all stages of their careers with advice, professional development opportunities, bursaries and mentoring, as well as running the Live Literature programme. Live Literature is a national initiative that works with an extensive range of partner organisations to allow the people of Scotland to meet and engage with writers, playwrights, poets, storytellers, illustrators and others. The Writing Communities Administrator (Live Literature) will provide efficient administration to support the smooth running of the Writing Communities programme. This role will primarily support the Live Literature programme but will also provide support more generally across the Writing Communities programme.

Salary: grade 2, £11,497.50 (FTE £22,995 )

Hours/days per week: 17.5 hours / week and ideally 4 days per week, Monday to Wednesday are essential

Contract: Fixed-Term contract for 18 months

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

For more information and to apply, see the Scottish Book Trust website.