Jobs

Deadline: Mon 6 Apr 2026
Location: Australia

Open to applicants based in any UNESCO City of Literature (except Melbourne), State Library of Victoria seeks a fellow to generate new research and develop new work inspired by the Library's collections. Read more...

Deadline: Tue 7 Apr 2026
Location: Norwich

We are seeking an outstanding individual to lead National Centre for Writing (NCW), as our new Artistic Director & Chief Executive Officer, into the future. Read more...

Deadline: Tue 7 Apr 2026
Location: London

Join our vibrant Writing department, home to over fifty dedicated writing professionals, where you will play a key role in supporting talented writers on our flagship creative writing course. The role is fixed-term from 30th September 2026 – 30 June 2027, with weekly in-person classes every Wednesday, 17:30 – 19:30 (66 hours total teaching time). Read more...

Deadline: Sun 12 Apr 2026
Location: Yorkshire

Yorkshire literature development organisation Word Up North are looking for a Communications Manager (Deadline: Sunday 19 April 2026) and a Marketing & Digital Assistant (deadline: Sunday 12 April 2026). Read more...

Deadline: Mon 13 Apr 2026
Location: Scotland

Push the Boat Out: Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival is a platform for poetry, spoken word and performance, with an emphasis on bringing poetry into conversation with other art forms. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our small team to create and implement our marketing strategy on a year-round, freelance basis. Read more...

Deadline: Wed 15 Apr 2026
Location: Manchester

North-West creative writing organisation Cultureword is seeking a proactive and passionate individual for the role of Chief Executive Officer to lead a dynamic creative writing programme across Greater Manchester. Read more...

Deadline: Fri 17 Apr 2026
Location: Remote

The role will involve assisting a writer with admin and a new manuscript assessment business. It may lead to further opportunity in assisting with a new Creative Writers’ Retreats venture in conjunction with an international publisher. Job type: Flexible / casual, may lead to part / full time. Read more...

Deadline: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location: Cambridge

The University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) delivers high quality education for adult learners on a part-time basis. We wish to appoint two part-time Teaching Associates at 0.5 FTE to contribute to the expanding MSt in Creative Writing and our portfolio of award-bearing and short course creative writing programmes. Read more...

Deadline: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location: Norwich

Join the team! We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly effective project manager to maintain and grow our core learning and participation programmes. Read more...

Deadline: Sun 31 May 2026
Location: Bournemouth

The Story Works is a Bournemouth-based creative charity dedicated to empowering people through storytelling and the arts. We are seeking a Volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the financial sustainability of our growing organisation. If you are passionate about creativity, community, and responsible financial stewardship, we would love to hear from you. Read more...