News July 2026

Central to Outer Spaces ambition is supporting artists to take risks and progress their work, at all career stages including new graduates, early career artists and those returning to practice. We achieve this through investing in a programme of professional development that engages with artists, curators and partners spanning awards, exhibitions, commissions, studio-residencies, and events.

The Role:

We are looking for an adaptable and resourceful new team member with relevant experience and skills, based in Aberdeen. They will work closely with the wider Spaces team to support artists and emerging networks in central and the north of Scotland.

The post holder will be coordinating the management of existing spaces and the set up and occupation of new spaces in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness, Perth, Stirling and Dundee. They will support artists and emerging networks in temporary spaces in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas as well as in major cities and towns across Scotland.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Building Co-ordination

• Building Inspections: visit our existing portfolio on a regular basis to ensure all spaces are tidy, organised and being used appropriately
• Health & Safety: co-ordinate policy and ensure compliance
• Security and access: maintain controls for each space
• External relationships: co-ordinate external contractor visits & liaise with agents as required
• Emergency Contact: for landlords, resident artists, contractors, and the Outer Spaces team

Artist support

• Building viewings: coordinate viewings for interested artists/groups/partners and match them to appropriate spaces in our buildings, in line with conditions of use
• Applications: coordinate the application process with artists requiring space
• Artist records: follow procedures and ensure maintenance of the resident artists database
• Building inductions: deliver inductions for artists prior to entry
• Building issues: be the main point of contact for artists and respond to issues
• Occupancy plan: maintain an accurate record of network artists occupying each space
• Record-keeping: co-ordinate and record all access and security arrangements, H&S maintenance and testing requirements, building signage, condition checks, meter readings, and Health & Safety measures for properties

Other

• Liaison: maintain regular contact with the team and communicate progress along the way
• Travel: travel is an essential part of the job and you may be asked to travel to and work in other locations in Scotland as required
• Driving: when public transport is unavailable, this role requires the post holder to be a current driver with a UK driving licence who is in possession of a car. A mileage allowance is paid.
• Other tasks: undertake any other tasks that might reasonably be seen as falling within the remit of Artists & Spaces Coordinator.

Job Requirements:

Essential

• Based in Aberdeen/shire
• Car owner and driver
  
• Experience of working in a studio, venue or public building
• Experience of working in a team
• Excellent administration skills
• Excellent people skills and an ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Adaptable and flexible
• Resourceful, with the ability to take the initiative and work independently and collaboratively -
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• An understanding of the arts and artist’s practices
• Networked to the community of artists and cultural organisations in the area and a knowledge of the wider Scottish culture sector

Desired

• Property management experience
• Knowledge of Health & Safety

Terms & Conditions:

Salary: £29,700 per annum

Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week

Holidays: 33 days including statutory holidays

Contract: Permanent

Notice period: One month (employer and employee)

Reporting to: Artists & Spaces Lead (Central & North)

How To Apply:

Please email your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and driving licence status, as a single PDF document to submissions@outerspaces.org. Please use the heading 'Artists and Spaces Coordinator' in the email subject heading.

We are committed to building inclusivity and diversity within our team and artist network. We encourage candidates who are underrepresented within the arts sector to apply for this post. If there are any adjustments that would help support you in your application, please do get in touch.

Note: As travel across multiple local authority areas is a core part of this role, please explicitly state in your covering letter that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. Applications that do not address this can not be shortlisted.

Deadline: 9am, Monday 17 August 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.