Vacancies

Creative Producer

Named after the shipbuilding barons, Govan’s orchestra revitalises local venues with performances and makes music within Govan’s diverse communities.

Since our first concert in Govan Old Parish Church in May 2017, we have worked with local communities and agencies to build a new story for Govan as thriving arts hub, community music centre and regeneration orchestra. Our asylum-seeking and refugee Musicians in Exile have become famous for bringing diverse peoples together to tell new stories about Scotland’s new Scots. Winners of the 2019 National Diversity Award as Community Organisation for Race, Religion and Faith, we are also finalists for the 2020 Scottish Community Business and Creative Regeneration awards by the Federation of Small Businesses and Scottish Urban Regeneration Forum respectively.

The post is a fixed term contract for one year, with the possibility of extending, subject to funding. Applicants are asked to provide a CV, cover letter along with the names and contact details of two referees please.

Closing date for applications: 5 January 2026
Send Application to: paul@glasgowbarons.com

The Creative Producer is responsible for the effective day to day running of the Glasgow Barons. They will support the Executive Artistic Director achieve the strategic objectives of the Glasgow Barons by ensuring operational activities are planned, implemented and monitored in accordance with funder guidelines. This is a broad and varied role which involves implementing key strategic objectives which will deliver ‘on the ground’ musical services to all in the community .

General

  • Maintaining a list of all musicians available for work.

  • Booking musicians/resources/locations for events.

  • Attending events as a representative of the Glasgow Barons.

  • Arranging suitable staffing volunteers for events where required.

  • Providing the box office services at events i.e. collecting tickets/cash at the door/collating number of attendees, soundbites etc.

  • Assisting the musicians performing at the events such as ensuring their stands are set up etc., and where there are issues, seeking solutions and providing support for the Orchestra.

  • Leading small teams during staging of events and co-ordinates activities to deliver excellence and successful execution of such events.

  • Dealing with internal and external enquiries.

  • Marketing tasks including updating the Company website and social media pages; creating current and relevant content.

  • Arranging the production of marketing materials as and when required.

  • Engaging with the local community regularly to develop positive, productive relationships.

  • Ensures all Company policy and procedures are maintained and complied with.

  • Provides support to Artistic Executive Director with fundraising applications by researching and sharing relevant information.

  • Any other tasks as required for the smooth operation of the Glasgow Barons.

Finance

  • Managing incoming/outgoing invoices

  • Entering financial data into Xero accounting software

  • Banking cash received

  • Responding to internal queries regarding accounting matters timeously

  • Managing financial documents in line with internal procedures and HMRC guidelines

  • Monitoring budgets ensuring spend is within the designated project budget and timeframes

  • Producing monthly management reports for Board Meetings

  • Works closely with Artistic Director, Accountants and external auditors as and when required.

Performance Analysis

  • Identifying and understanding the performance information required by our funding partners.

  • Creating strategies to gather performance evidence required by funders.

  • Gathering metrics that can evidence what activity has been undertaken.

  • Uses metrics to measure delivery of Key Performance Indicators specified by different funding partners.

  • Creation of infographics, spreadsheets, questionnaires etc to be used to collect relevant information for funders, the Director and the Board.

  • Production of monthly analysis reports for the Director and the Board.

  • Any other tasks as required for the smooth operation of the Glasgow Barons.

The ideal candidate will have experience using:

  • Google Teams

  • Xero accounting software

  • Shopblocks

  • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and emerging social media platforms.

  • Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint etc.

You should have excellent written oral and communication skills and ideally have an Arts/Business Administration degree or relevant work experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £30,000.00 per year

Creative Communities Producer

The Creative Communities Producer will be the Community Liaison Partner for Govan, and our three city-wide communities of interest:-

  • Those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction,

  • Asylum seekers and refugees

  • The baby strings programme within Primary Schools across the city. 

This is a broad and varied role which involves implementing key strategic Glasgow Barons objectives to deliver ‘on the ground’ musical services in the community.  This will involve getting involved in the heart of the community; ranging from interacting with the public in a shopping centre and poster/leaflet drops, to working face to face with the groups delivering musical services within our communities.  The post will involve evening/weekend work and the main part of the job will be undertaken from the office based in the Govan area of Glasgow.

We are looking for:

A community connector who can build and maintain strong, positive relationships across Govan and with specific groups (recovery communities, refugees/asylum seekers, and school music projects).

  1. A practical organiser / producer who can plan and deliver events from start to finish – booking people/venues, managing logistics, attending on the day, solving problems calmly.

  2. A confident communicator and representative who can speak to the public, partner organisations, and stakeholders, and act as the “face” of The Glasgow Barons in the community.

  3. Someone with hands-on marketing awareness, able to promote activities through social media, posters, and local networks to raise the organisation’s profile.

  4. A responsible budget manager who can track costs, handle cash when needed, and provide accurate input to financial and board reports.

  5. Someone who can gather and report impact, collecting data and feedback to show the value of the work to funders and leadership.

We are offering:

  • A 21 hours per week contract

  • A salary of £16,800

  • 118 hours annual leave per year (including public holidays)

  • An exciting and varied role

  • Learning and development opportunities for the right candidate.

Closing Date: 5th December 2025, 5pm

 How to Apply:

You are asked to email an up to date C.V, to paul@glasgowbarons.com along with a cover letter telling us why you are applying for the job, and the names and contact details of two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.

Join Our Board: Trustee Role x 2

Location: Govan, Glasgow
Time Commitment: Approximately 6-8 days per year (quarterly board meetings plus occasional events/sub-committee work)
Remuneration: Voluntary

About The Glasgow Barons
The Glasgow Barons builds hope, resilience, teamwork, listening and communication through music in Govan. Since 2017, we’ve been working with schools, community groups, asylum seekers, and local people to create transformative musical experiences in one of Glasgow’s most vibrant communities. We support groups like Musicians In Exile (asylum-seeking musicians) and those recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, local schools and local singer-songwriters and rappers to tell Govan’s story. We align closely with NSPCC Together for Childhood Govan and other local partners to maximise our impact.

The Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint two new trustee to join our board. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

Community Development & Social Work
Experience working with vulnerable communities, E.g Asylum seekers, refugees, those recovery from drug & alcohol addiction and those experiencing poverty. You’ll bring insight into the needs of the communities we serve and help ensure our programmes are responsive, trauma-informed, and genuinely impactful.

Fundraising & Development
Strategic fundraising experience across trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, or earned income. You’ll help diversify our income streams, strengthen our case for support, and build long-term financial sustainability.

Education Sector
Experience of Glasgow’s school system. You’ll strengthen our relationships with local schools and ensure our educational programmes deliver meaningful outcomes for young people.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • A genuine commitment to The Glasgow Barons’, Govan & city wide community mission

  • Ability to think strategically about organisational development

  • Willingness to actively contribute to board discussions and decisions

  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively

  • Understanding of charity trustee responsibilities

Desirable:

  • Experience or strong interest in community music, arts, or cultural programmes

  • Knowledge of the Govan area or similar communities facing economic hardship

  • Experience serving on boards or committees

  • Connections within relevant professional networks

Trustee Responsibilities

  • Attend and contribute to quarterly board meetings

  • Support the Executive Artistic Director and team in achieving strategic objectives

  • Act as an ambassador for The Glasgow Barons within your networks

  • Ensure the charity operates legally, ethically, and in line with its charitable purposes

  • Support fundraising activities where appropriate

  • Monitor organisational performance and financial health

  • Occasional attendance at Glasgow Barons events and performances

What You’ll Gain

  • The opportunity to make a real difference in one of Glasgow’s most distinctive communities

  • Experience and insight into charity governance

  • Connection with inspiring musicians, community members, and partners

  • The chance to be part of something that builds hope through music

How to Apply
Please send a CV and short covering letter (max 1 page) explaining:

  • Why you’re interested in becoming a trustee of The Glasgow Barons

  • What skills and experience you would bring to the role

  • Your connection to or interest in Govan and/or community music

Applications to: paul@glasgowbarons.com
Closing date: December 16th 2025 - 5pm

The Glasgow Barons is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of the communities we serve, people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.