Eden Court Highlands
Job Summary
Job Description
The Lead Programmer has a central role to play in this by securing an exciting, diverse and genre-spanning live performance programme from across Scotland, the UK and internationally, as well as through producing projects which showcase the best of the Highlands’ creative talent.
Each year Eden Court present in the region of 350 performances of 175 different shows, which are seen by around 150,000 people. The programme spans drama, music, comedy, opera, ballet, contemporary dance, talks, touring musicals and orchestral concerts. The Lead Programmer will have oversight of this programme, working with the rest of the Live Performance team to ensure Eden Court continues to deliver a high-quality and diverse programme which appeals to a wide range of audiences.
Eden Court also produces its own shows and projects, including our annual music festival, Under Canvas and co-productions such as a 3-year partnership with Aberdeen Performing Arts and Capital Theatres. Within this strand also sits an artist support scheme, Eden Court Connect. The Senior Producer leads on this area of work with support from the Lead Programmers and the rest of the Live Performance team.
JOB TITLE Lead Programmer
SALARY £36,000-40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
HOURS OF WORK 37.5 hours per week
CONTRACT TYPE Permanent
LOCATION Eden Court Highlands, Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA
DEPARTMENT Live Performance + Producing
LINE MANAGER(S) Senior Producer
PENSION Up to 6% Company contribution with The People’s Pension
HOLIDAYS Full time equivalent allowance of 36 days of paid annual leave, inclusive of 8 public holidays. The annual leave allowance increases to 37 days after completing 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 41 days after 5 years’ service. Holiday entitlement will be pro-rated for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.
RELOCATION A relocation allowance will be provided where required
Job Requirements
- Experience of programming a diverse live performance programme, ideally within a venue, and being responsible for significant financial targets
- Experience of working with and supporting artists
- In-depth knowledge of the UK theatre sector and some knowledge of the music sector
- Budget management skills with the ability to forecast and monitor targets
- Advocacy and negotiation skills
- Strong administrative and co-ordination skills with the ability to develop and maintain processes which ensure the smooth running of projects
- Experience of line management
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain
- positive internal and external working relationships
- A collaborative working style and ability to manage and motivate a team
- An appreciation of the multi-artforms which make up Eden Court’s programme
- Ability to contribute to an open, supportive and creative
- working environment
- A belief in the power of theatre to have a positive impact on people in society
Job Overview
- Job Title: Lead Programmer
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 20 Oct 2025
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Location:
Scotland
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Job: Lead Programmer
Job: Lead Programmer
Organisation: Eden Court Highlands
Postcode: IV3 5SA
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