The Barn is seeking to appoint a Director to lead our organisation in the next phase of its development.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and creative person, someone who can demonstrate experience of developing creative programmes in partnership and is invested in shared subjects and the cultural life of their communities.

This leadership position comes as the Barn enters a transformative new phase, with Creative Scotland funding secured through to 2028. The Director will guide the senior team and creative programming, working with the Board to ensure the Barn remains a vital cultural and community resource with a multidisciplinary programme focused on current ecological themes.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience of leading a cultural organisation or development of interdisciplinary creative programmes and a proven track record of working in partnership with cross-sector organisations.

For more information and to apply visit: https://tinyurl.com/barndirector25

Applications should be submitted in confidence to applications@thebarnarts.co.uk with the subject Director by midnight on 25 August 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 8 September 2025 and all applicants will be informed if they have been shortlisted or not.

Applicants are asked to submit a statement of interest and CV. These can be submitted:

– In written form (no more than 2 sides of A4)
– Via video or audio files (3 mins maximum)

We welcome applications in BSL and/or alternative formats. Please get in touch to discuss your needs.

Further information can be found at https://www.thebarnarts.co.uk. If you have any questions regarding
your application, please either email applications@thebarnarts.co.uk or call us on 01330 826520.