Jobs at the Book Festival

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is an equal opportunities employer, a Real Living Wage employer, and a Disability Confident Committed empoyer. 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 encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for available positions. If you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Vacancies

When a position becomes available we'll post the details here. We also publicise vacancies through our social media channels - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X/Twitter - so do keep an eye on those too.

Childrens Venue Facilitator

Contract: Full time, fixed term contract from Monday 4 August – Monday 25 August 2025.
Rate of pay: £13.88 per hour (plus holiday pay).

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who wish to build on their existing skills of working with children and delivering activities for children of a range of ages. The Children's Venue Facilitator will be responsible for the set-up and smooth running of a dedicated indoor interactive workshop space as well as facilitation of activities for children and families.

Find the job description here.
Apply via our online portal here.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 June 2025, 23:59
Interviews: w/c Monday 16 June 2025

Creative Learning Manager (Maternity Cover)

Contract: Maternity Cover, fixed term (28 July 2025 – September 2026)
Salary: £31,000-£34,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus 3% pension contribution

This role is an opportunity to be an active and creative member of the programme team, making a vital contribution to the development and delivery of the August Festival and the Communities programmes. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues, in particular the Head of Children and Young People; as well as developing and maintaining strong relationships with a range of external partners.

Find the job description here.
Apply via our online portal here.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 11 June 2025, 12 noon
Interviews: Tuesday 17 June 2025

Information about temporary Festival staff recruitment

We employ many dedicated and enthusiastic temporary staff each year including short-term staff during August and longer term staff from April/May to September. We expect hard work, commitment, an interest in the arts and a positive, enthusiastic attitude. In return you get a fantastic learning experience that is loads of fun and the opportunity to make valuable contacts. Additional perks include discounted books and access to some of the world's greatest author events. Because of the huge number of applications we receive, and the relative shortness of the contracts, relevant experience is a must.

Please be aware that:

• We are unable to contribute to accommodation, living and travel expenses.
• We do not appoint without interview.
• All candidates will be asked to show evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK if selected for interview.
• We do not accept speculative applications for positions which are not listed on this page.
• We do not offer work experience, unpaid internships, or volunteering opportunities.