Festival Director - Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Festivals EdinburghUnited Kingdom5 days ago
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£42,000 per annum (1.0 FTE) (£33,600 at 0.8 FTE)
Closing Date 24 November 2025
About The Organisation
Founded in 1989, the Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) is the worlds largest celebration of storytelling, anchored in Scotland, a nation of storytellers. SISF takes place in October each year, offering a vibrant programme of live performances, workshops, gatherings, talks and family events in Edinburgh and nationwide.
As part of the Festivals Edinburgh network, SISF has a strong local, national, and international profile. It is recognised as a leading platform for storytelling and traditional arts, and as a key showcase for Scotlands year-round storytelling activity.
The core programme of SISF is delivered in Edinburgh at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, while SISFs national programme includes its Go Local and Story Ripple community strands delivered with a range of partners, regional festivals and venues across Scotland.
About The Role
Reporting to the TRACS CEO, the SISF Festival Director plays a crucial leadership role, steering and supporting the planning, programming, delivery, evaluation and reporting of the Festival. The new Director will also be responsible for ensuring the Festivals vigorous and viable future through the formulation of a robust strategic plan, the development of a strong core operational team, and assisting with securing additional streams of funding.
How to Apply
Deadline: 9am on Monday 24th November 2025
Interviews: w/c 1st December with potential second interview w/c 8th
December
TRACS commits itself to meeting the aims and commitments set out in its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity.
TRACS is an accredited Living Wage Employer, committed to paying a wage based on the cost of living to our staff.
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Closing Date 24 November 2025
About The Organisation
Founded in 1989, the Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) is the worlds largest celebration of storytelling, anchored in Scotland, a nation of storytellers. SISF takes place in October each year, offering a vibrant programme of live performances, workshops, gatherings, talks and family events in Edinburgh and nationwide.
As part of the Festivals Edinburgh network, SISF has a strong local, national, and international profile. It is recognised as a leading platform for storytelling and traditional arts, and as a key showcase for Scotlands year-round storytelling activity.
The core programme of SISF is delivered in Edinburgh at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, while SISFs national programme includes its Go Local and Story Ripple community strands delivered with a range of partners, regional festivals and venues across Scotland.
About The Role
Reporting to the TRACS CEO, the SISF Festival Director plays a crucial leadership role, steering and supporting the planning, programming, delivery, evaluation and reporting of the Festival. The new Director will also be responsible for ensuring the Festivals vigorous and viable future through the formulation of a robust strategic plan, the development of a strong core operational team, and assisting with securing additional streams of funding.
How to Apply
Deadline: 9am on Monday 24th November 2025
Interviews: w/c 1st December with potential second interview w/c 8th
December
TRACS commits itself to meeting the aims and commitments set out in its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity.
TRACS is an accredited Living Wage Employer, committed to paying a wage based on the cost of living to our staff.
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