DEADLINE EXTENDED to 9am, 6 October 2022 | 2 NEW CABN CATALYST Roles

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Thursday 6th October, 9am
We want to thank those who have responded to our previous call for applications to the CABN Catalyst Roles. As this is such a crucial phase for the development of CABN, we want to ensure we have the right mix of skills and approaches for the Catalysts while also recognising the need to be flexible. We therefore feel it is beneficial to take a little more time and extend the deadline for applications to both posts to 9am, Thursday 6th October.The Scottish Borders Place Partnership* are seeking to recruit two exceptional individuals to act as Catalysts and guide the transition of CABN (Creative Arts Business Network) from its current position in Live Borders to a sustainable, independent sector led model over the course of a 12 month period. The two Catalysts will work collaboratively, with the Catalyst for Sustainability focused on the development of the new model, and the Catalyst for Engagement focused on network engagement and communications.   Both will be a point of contact and will provide support and advice for creative individuals and organisations in the Scottish Borders.

CABN (Creative Arts Business Network) is a project which has supported the professional creative sector in the Scottish Borders since 2009 and is in transition from its current home in Arts & Creativity, Live Borders  to a new, independent, sector led model. CABN has developed a unique way of working and is a valued service to creative professionals and the wider cultural sector in the Scottish Borders, acting as a central point of contact, a source of local knowledge, and as a mechanism for influence and representation.

From April 2022, after a decision by Live Borders to end support to CABN, a process began to engage widely with the CABN network and strategic partners on the future of CABN. The focus of the 2 CABN Catalyst roles is to enable the smooth transition of CABN out of Live Borders and to evolve the CABN model towards a long-term, sustainable future in collaboration with the creative sector and key partners.  Partnerships and investment to make this possible will be identified alongside the continuation and delivery of CABN support during this period of transition and development.
Dialogue and collaboration will be at the heart of this process which builds on the legacy and learning of CABN work to date – maintaining and delivering peer support and engagement with the many businesses and organisations the network supports – while also developing a relevant, responsive model within the current context of creative sector support and place based initiatives.

We are looking for two people with experience and knowledge of working in the creative sector, who may have their own creative business or practice and who understand the dynamics, challenges and opportunities of working in a rural context.  Ideally they will be based in the Scottish Borders or with experience of living and working in the region.
The duration of the transition and these freelance contracts will be 12 months from start date ideally late September/early October 2022.)  4 days a week, flexible working. Salary: £26,400 (£33,000 at 0.8FTE pro rata).

• CABN CATALYST for SUSTAINABILITY (right side)
• CABN CATALYST for ENGAGEMENT (left side)

(Illustration: Model for CABN CATALYST roles showing relationship between the two posts)

We welcome applications from individuals or teams who already work together, or those who wish to job share or approach the opportunity in a specific way.  A 0.8FTE (4 days a week) contract is offered but we can be flexible depending on personal circumstances. We are keen to find the right people for this work, so if you feel you are that person, please get in touch!

* The Scottish Borders Place Partnership is led by Creative Scotland and Scottish Borders Council and is a strategic programme designed to encourage and support local partners to work together with their creative communities and Creative Scotland. The partnership aims to make significant interventions which address opportunities and issues, and help to strengthen creative development in their area.