We are looking for one or two freelance individuals to join our team and to work with us over a period of 14 months on the ‘Routes into Jazz’ (RiJ) jazz industry development pilot project, from October 2025 to November 2026. The RiJ scheme responds to the need for new, younger professionals to gain the skills to work in the jazz industry. Funding has now been confirmed from Creative Scotland and Arts Council England to run pilot years of the scheme in both England and Scotland, between the 2025 and 2026 JPN conferences. You will have responsibility for managing one (or possibly both) of the pilot projects.
You will have a good understanding of the Scottish and UK jazz scene. You will work with JPN Trustees and be responsible for planning and implementing RiJ, which includes recruiting mentees/mentors; identifying placements; monitoring and reviewing placements; organising and marketing online training sessions as well as preparing a report for the JPN Conference in Scotland in 2026. Subject to time availability, you may also assist with other JPN activities including preparation for JPN involvement in the 2026 edition of jazzahead in Bremen, the 2026 JPN Conference in Scotland, general admin and other projects.
The Project Manager will be expected to work from their own premises. The Project Manager coordinating the RiJ programme in Scotland (plus other activities) will be expected to be based in Scotland. The Project Manager coordinating the RiJ programme (and other activities) in England could be based in either Scotland or England but if based in Scotland would need a reasonable knowledge of the English jazz scene.
Those interested in applying should send a full CV and covering letter explaining what has interested them in the position, and why they believe they would be the best candidate to appoint. Applications are also accepted as video files and audio recordings. Please state if you are interested in the Scottish position, English position, or both remits.
Scottish position: 40 days @£200 per day, £8,000 total
English position: 40 days @£200 per day, £8,000 total
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Please direct enquiries and applications to comms@jazzpromotionnetwork.org.uk for the attention of Pauline Black, Chair of JPN.
Deadline for applications October 15.