Macrobert Arts Centre (MAC) is recruiting for a dynamic Head of Participation (HoP) to lead the work of the Participation department and inspire the ongoing development of their creative learning and engagement programme.

As a busy regional arts centre, the company plays a pivotal role in arts and cultural development in Stirling, Clackmannanshire and across the wider Forth Valley area. MAC operates a full year-round programme of live theatre, film, visual arts and engagement programmes at MAC and the HoP will assume leadership level responsibility for core and freelance staff delivering a wide range of work both at MAC and in the community.

This is a new, senior role for MAC and it will blend the best of both the managerial and the practical, with the HoP assuming responsibility for leadership of the Creative Learning department staff, its programme of work and future development as well as playing a practical creative role where most appropriate on those projects.

This role will collaborate closely with the Artistic Director/CEO in the effective planning of the future vision for creative participation and learning as well as working with colleagues on external funding applications as required.

Most of MAC’s participatory work is performing arts led, but film and visual arts play an important role in the work of the company also and applicants with a background in education or in other artistic forms are welcomed. Regardless of art-form specialisms, this role will suit a candidate seeking increased leadership responsibilities alongside continuing a practical delivery element in their day-to-day work. 

You may have been working freelance and are now seeking to work as part of a structured department; or you may be working in an educational setting and looking to return to a professional arts context. 

MAC is a busy working environment, and the role will best suit a candidate who has confident leadership skills and can manage multiple priorities.

Salary: £37,500 
Contract Type: Full-time 35 hrs p/w (including evening/weekend working as required to fulfil the duties of the role).
Holidays: 30 days per year including statutory/public/bank holidays.
Location: The role is primarily based at Macrobert Arts Centre (MAC) with activity also taking place in the local community. 

For further information, please contact jobs@macrobertartscentre.org, or visit https://www.macrobertartscentre.org/about/careers.