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Senior Programmer

Eden Court Highlands

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  • Job Title: Senior Programmer
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 06 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    Scotland

Job Summary

As Senior Programmer you will have the opportunity to shape a truly eclectic programme across Eden Court’s two performance spaces, curating everything from drama, music and comedy to opera, ballet, contemporary dance, talks, musicals and orchestral concerts.

Job Description

Core responsibilities

Programme Eden Court’s Live Performance strand, supported by the rest of the Live Performance team

Proactively seek out work that meets Eden Court’s programme structure and objectives

Build strong relationships with visiting companies to secure the best work for the venue

Manage the Live Performance team, encouraging collaboration, inclusive decision-making and team development

Ensure efficient and effective programming administration processes from first visiting company correspondence through to post-show evaluation

Negotiate deals and contracts to secure the best outcome for Eden Court (highvalue deals will be approved by the Head of Live Performance + Producing and/or Chief Executive) Head of Live Performance + Producing Senior Programmer Programme + Revenue Manager Artist + Company Liaison Manager Stage Door Receptionist + Assistants Live Performance + CEO Coordinator 10

Work closely with the Programme + Revenue Manager and Head of Live Performance + Producing to set and manage annual income targets

Work closely with the Marketing + Communication team regarding programming choices, having early conversations so they can guide and advise on sales expectations

Forecast sales targets in consultation with the Programme + Revenue Manager and Marketing + Communication team

Collaborate with the Technical team to ensure that they have the information they need and that the programme considers their team’s capacity

Attend performances of work across the Highlands, Scotland and wider UK

Provide support to artists who are applying for funding, such as providing letters of support Support the Head of Live Performance + Producing in delivering key producing projects for Eden Court, such as co-productions and other partnerships

Job Responsibilities

Person specification

Experience of programming a diverse live performance programme, ideally within a venue

Knowledge of, and networks in, the performing arts sector in the UK

Budget management skills with the ability to forecast and monitor targets

Advocacy and negotiation skills

Strong administrative and coordination skills, with a keen eye for detail

Experience of line management

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain positive internal and external working relationships

A collaborative working style and ability to manage, motivate and develop a team

Appreciation of the multi-artform nature of the Eden Court 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 and society

How to Apply

If you feel that you fulfil the core criteria for the role of Senior Programmer, want to be part of an ambitious creative team and would like to live and work in the Highlands, we would like to hear from you.

In the first instance please send your CV or a link to a professional profile to [email protected] by 9am Friday 6th February 2026.

There is no need to send a covering letter or any other material at this stage. We will review your CV or profile and get in touch with next steps if we would like to know more about you, your programming experience and what you might bring to
the role.

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