Claire Urquhart

Apply to join the leadership team as Co-Director of Open Book and play a role in helping adults in Scotland make connections through literature. Alongside Claire Urquhart, the new Co-Director of Open Book will play a key role in the day-to-day operations and future development of Open Book, building on the strength of its foundation […]

Open Book is looking to appoint Lead Reader/s to Lead Wednesday Sessions in HMP Barlinnie and HMP Low Moss These posts are six-month freelance positions to support our Prison Programme, with the possibility of extension. The engagement is to deliver 15 Wednesday shared reading sessions in each of HMP Low Moss and HMP Barlinnie from

Open Book is seeking writing and supporting material from writers living and working in the UK for their Unbound programme. The fee paid to successful applicants is £220. Submissions must contain the following: a new, previously unpublished piece of fiction or memoir of approximately 1000 words; three linked writing prompts; three linked discussion questions; a

Overview Open Book is a charity which runs accessible shared reading and creative writing sessions across Scotland for a diverse range of community and public participants, and we’re looking to start some new creative writing groups to broaden our reach. What we’re looking for We would like to find new communities to serve with Open

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Open Book Prison Programme Co-ordinator This post is initially a one year freelance position to support our Prison Programme in an administrative role. Predominantly requiring remote working, the engagement is for 110 hours from 1 April 2025 which we envisage equating to 10 hours per month over 11 months although there is a degree of

Open Book is Looking for a New Reach Officer This post is either a freelance or employment contract for 7.5 hours per week (1 day equivalent), initially for a one-year period, ideally beginning 1 April 2025. The role is based in Scotland but will be largely virtual (with occasional in-person attendance required at events). Virtual

Looking for two new Lead Readers Open Book is looking for two new Lead Readers to support its creative writing programme with community groups for women in Glasgow at two locations: Maryhill Integration Network and Social Bite. Because the sessions happen in person in Glasgow (and in line with our environmental policy), applicants living in

Open Book is looking for a new Office Administrator.   Initially, this is a freelance contract, 20-25 hours per week from approx 17 June to 18 November 2024, the terms of which will be reviewed upon learning the outcome of our Multi Year Funding bid. The role requires an office presence each working day (Monday