Commissioning Editor – Scotland

As Commissioning Editor – Scotland, you will lead on the creation of powerful, inclusive stories that highlight the richness and diversity of Scottish art and collections. You’ll play a vital role in shaping Art UK’s editorial voice in Scotland, working closely with freelance writers, artists, researchers, and content producers to bring new perspectives to our platform.

You are a skilled and sensitive editor with excellent judgement, strong writing skills, and an instinct for what makes a great story. You have a deep knowledge of art and are passionate about making it accessible to wider audiences. You care about reaching underrepresented voices and uncovering stories that deserve to be heard.

You’ll be confident developing ideas and commissioning contributors, supporting aspiring writers through webinars, and working with Scottish partners and communities to create engaging and authentic content. You’re well organised, collaborative, and bring experience of working with diverse contributors across geographies and backgrounds.

Necessary Skills

–        Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write and edit in different styles and tones, adapting for diverse audiences and platforms

–        Essential: Proven experience commissioning and editing long-form content, ideally relating to art, culture, or heritage

–        Essential: An understanding of what makes a good story

–        Essential: Understanding of audience needs and what will appeal to different audiences

–        Essential: Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple contributors and deadlines

–        Essential: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

–        Essential: Strong stakeholder management skills

–        Essential: Interest in art, particularly Scottish art collections and artists

–        Desirable: Proofreading and copy-editing experience or qualification

–        Desirable: Experience running workshops, ideally for aspiring writers or creatives

–        Desirable: Knowledge of inclusive editorial practices and experience working with contributors from underrepresented backgrounds

–        Desirable: Experience working with diverse Scottish audiences, including both urban and rural communities

–        Desirable: Active interest in the visual arts, museums, or cultural heritage

Contract terms

–        2 days a week, 0.4 FTE

–        Fixed-term contract to 31st March 2026, with potential to extend subject to continuity of Creative Scotland Multi-Year funding

–        Salary £27,000 per annum (pro rata)

–        Three-month probationary period

–        One-month termination clause

–        Work from home, anywhere in Scotland

Application

Please visit our website to download the application form. To apply, please submit your completed application form to recruitment@artuk.org by 9am on Tuesday 2nd September 2025. If you are experiencing issues downloading the document or require support in completing your form, please contact info@artuk.org. Forms must be sent in MS Word or a format compatible to MS Word. Please do not send PDFs. Applications sent as a PDF will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held via video call on Friday 19th September 2025. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please note that we redact some details from applications ahead of the shortlisting stage to ensure the removal of unconscious bias. Details that we redact include (but are not limited to) references to protected characteristics, names of educational institutions and indications of political affiliations.