Overview
Aberdeen Arts Centre is looking for a Programmer to help shape a bold, relevant programme that reflects our city and the people who live here. Are you ready to programme with purpose? 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. Working within an energetic, supportive organisation, the Programmer plays a key role in building strong relationships with artists, partners, and communities. We value a people-first approach: collaboration, openness, and care sit at the heart of how we work. This role suits someone who embraces challenge and enjoys balancing ambition with purpose: developing high-quality, inclusive programming while creating opportunities for artists and audiences alike. Community orientation is essential – this is a role rooted in Aberdeen, shaped by Aberdeen, and focused on giving people opportunities. If you’re looking for a programming role where your work has meaning, your ideas are valued, and you can be part of an organisation that truly puts people and creativity first, Aberdeen Arts Centre offers a place to belong and to make an impact.
Purpose of the role
The programmer is responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious, inclusive and financially responsible programme of live performance, that fits around our existing regular local performing groups and communities. The role ensures the programme:
* Reflects the venue’s cultural objectives, artistic vision and funding remit
* Supports local groups, artists and touring companies
* Proactively reaches diverse local communities
* Contributes to the organisation’s income targets to enable it to further its creative offering.
This is a strategic role balancing commercial approaches with artistic leadership, public value and financial sustainability.
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Reports to: Executive Director
Contract: Full time (37.5h) permanent
Location: Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King Street, Aberdeen
The deadline is Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 17:00.
TAGGED:
Audience Development / Dance / Music / Theatre / Visual Arts / Young People (aged 0 to 25) / Participatory Practice
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