Refugee Festival Scotland - Programming Fellowship

Refugee Festival Scotland - Programming Fellowship

Scottish Refugee Council

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We are looking for a Programming Fellow to join our team for 6 months and develop a strand of the 2026 festival.

Contract:

Part time (up to 14 hrs p/w). 6 months Fixed Term.

Location:

Glasgow. Salary: UK Living Wage.

Closing date:
Wednesday 5th February 2026, 5pm.

Refugee Festival Scotland is a unique community and arts festival dedicated to achieving positive and lasting social change. Coordinated by Scottish Refugee Council, the Festival is held across Scotland every June and provides a platform for refugee communities to showcase their skills, talents and cultures and to tell new, more positive stories about integration and diversity in Scotland. In 2026, the Festival will run from 12th – 21st June.

We are looking for a Programming Fellow to join our team and develop a strand of the 2026 Festival. The fellowship is presented as a learning and development opportunity for an emerging producer or curator to gain hands‑on experience in festival programming and programming operations. The Fellow will work closely with the Festival team and will be supported to develop and deliver a programme of events.

The Fellow should have a demonstrated interest in the arts and themes of migration, but no previous programming experience is required. As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to provide a short proposal for the event(s) they would like to develop.

We invite applications from all programming specialisms and backgrounds, including music, performing arts, film, poetry, visual arts, heritage and socially engaged practice. Applicants should have lived experience of seeking refugee protection and be living in Scotland at the time of applying. This role will be subject to basic disclosure Scotland.

Full details and application guidelines are available at

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