Development Assistant

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is a world-leading cultural festival, with democracy,creativity and ideas exchange at its heart. We celebrate the power of words and writing in all oftheir dynamic and imaginative forms, bringing diverse perspectives together, and empowering our audiences to deepen their understanding of our ever-changing world.

The role of Development Assistant (Festival) will support the Development team (and wider colleagues as required), helping to ensure smooth fundraising operations, both public facing and behind the scenes, during the Festival. Part runner and part organiser, you’ll play an essential role in looking after our Festival supporters, ensure our hospitality spaces are well maintained, respond to day-to-day demands and essential errands, liaise with our site team, and eventually help us track and tidy away everything ready for the next Festival.

• Apply: via the dedicated jobs portal HERE
• Deadline: 11.59pm on Monday 22 June
• Interviews: to be held on Tuesday 30 June

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is an equal opportunities employer and a Real Living Wage employer. Our work is framed by a commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. The Book Festival is a working environment where everyone is treated fairly, and our differences are celebrated as strengths. We actively encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs.