Freelance Book Festival Programmer - Paisley Book Festival 2027

Freelance Associate Programmer - Paisley Book Festival 2027

OneRen are seeking a dynamic and creative Freelance Book Festival Programmer to join the team to build on the success of the 2026 festival programme.

The eighth edition of Paisley Book Festival will take place between 13 and 16 May 2027, coinciding with the opening year of Paisley MuseumThe programme should include core festival events, and a series of industry led workshops held within OneRen’s newly transformed venues Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Central Library.

The Programmer will liaise directly with a range of OneRen teams to support the development and delivery of the 2027 Paisley Book Festival and the associated schools’ programme as well as the Family Day event.

Please download the recruitment pack for more info on the role and how to apply.

Timeframe: August-May 2027 Fee: £14,700 Approx 2 days a week, based on 7hrs per day at £31 per hr for 34 weeks.

Deadline for submissions: July 17 5pm

To be considered for this role, please provide a CV no later than July 17 5pm.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role please contact: Christine Martin ***email_hidden***

Assessment Process

A panel made up of staff from OneRen will review CV’s, and create a shortlist based on the essential criteria.Interviews may be scheduled for w/c 10 August.The selected freelancer will be asked to:• Provide a testimonial from previous relevant work

OneRen is the local charitable trust in Renfrewshire providing culture, leisure and sporting opportunities to help people enjoy active and healthy lives.