Freelance Associate Programmer

Freelance Associate Programmer – Paisley Arts Festival 2027

Please download the recruitment pack for more info on the role.

One Ren are seeking a dynamic and creative Freelance Arts Festival Programmer to join our team to build on the success of the 2026 Festival. The second edition of Paisley Arts Festival will take place between 26 - 28 March 2027.

• Curate an ambitious, diverse and unique festival programme of performances and events across One Ren's cultural venues – Paisley Arts Centre and Paisley Town Hall – utilising indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Collaborate to programme work at national level whilst showcasing local artists.
• Ensure the festival programme connects strongly with place to create meaningful engagement with Renfrewshire communities and beyond, offering a platform for high quality work that will appeal to a diverse range of audiences.

The ideal programmer will be bursting with ideas and contacts, be able to bring experience of venue/festival programming and a wide network of contacts nationally across multiple genres.

Fee: £14,700 (approximately 2 days a week, based on 7 hours per day at £31 per hour for 33 weeks). Timeframe:
August/Sep 2026 – April 2027.

Deadline for submissions:
June 23rd, 5pm. To be considered for this role, please provide a CV and a written statement (max 4 A4 pages) no later than the stated deadline, outlining specifically:

Christine Martin – christin