A much-loved arts organisation is recruiting for two newly-created roles to expand on its aim to promote grassroots arts in the North-east of Scotland.
Aberdeen Arts Centre has set out to hire a programmer and an office co-ordinator to complement its existing team, strengthening the charity’s commitment to the local performing community.
The programmer will help shape a bold, relevant programme that reflects the city and the people that live there – bringing together the local performing community and high quality touring productions.
This is a role for someone who cares deeply about the arts and believes in their power to inspire, challenge, and make a genuine difference to people’s lives.
More information can be found here: https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/latest/career-opportunity-programmer
The office co-ordinator will support the smooth, welcoming, and effective running of the organisation. This is a vital role at the heart of the Arts Centre, helping ensure people, systems, and day-to-day operations work well so that creativity can thrive.
More information can be found here: https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/latest/career-opportunity-office-co-ordinator
The deadline for applications for both roles is 5pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Sharon Catchpole, interim executive director, said: “We’re excited to be adding two new roles to our small but mighty team at Aberdeen Arts Centre, allowing us to provide even greater opportunities for our local performing community.
“These new positions will build on our work to safeguard Aberdeen Arts Centre for future generations.
“We’re looking for people who have a creative spark, passion for community, and thrive working in a close-knit team. Together, we’ll keep the spotlight shining on Aberdeen’s creative community.”
Aberdeen Arts Centre is an independent arts venue in the heart of Aberdeen, operated by registered charity Castlegate Arts Ltd for over a quarter of a century.
For more than 60 years, Aberdeen Arts Centre has played a crucial role in the north east’s vibrant arts scene through its programme of performances, Creative Learning Programme for children and adults, and an Artist Development Programme to support local professional creatives.
In May 2025, the centre launched the Save Aberdeen Arts Centre campaign – a three-year fundraising drive to raise £660,000 to secure its future. So far the campaign has raised over £155,000 to keep the spotlight shining on the local creative community. Individuals and corporate sponsors can find out more and donate at https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/save-aberdeen-arts-centre.
Aberdeen Arts Centre encompasses a 350-seater auditorium; café bar; flexible spaces for performances, events, exhibitions and meetings; and the Children’s Theatre, opened by Catherine Hollingworth in the 1950s as a pioneering youth theatre (the first of its kind in the UK) and now used as a vital resource for professional artist development.
For more information, visit www.aberdeenartscentre.com or follow Aberdeen Arts Centre on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube at @AberdeenArtsCentre.