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.

Marketing Assistant

Contract: Fixed-term, full-time (35 hours/week) contract, 10 March – 5 September 2025. (Start date open to negotiation with successful candidate)
Salary: £23,000 (pro rata)

Would you like to join the Book Festival’s 2025 Marketing Team for the opportunity to make a significant impact as Marketing Assistant? This role is a busy and creative position and requires a high degree of organisation and exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and flexibility. You’ll help drive sales within the supportive structure of a highly experienced team, as we innovate and develop our marketing and branding to respond to the needs of our organisational ambitions.
 

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

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 5pm 
Interviews will be held: Friday 21 and Monday 24 February 2025

Sponsorship & Partnerships Officer

 
Contract: Full-time, permanent. We welcome proposals for flexible working arrangements. 
Salary: Starting at £26,000 to £29,000 per annum 
 
Join the Book Festival’s high-performing Development (fundraising) team for an exciting chance to make a significant impact as Sponsorship & Partnerships Officer. You will be responsible for managing an agreed portfolio of cash and in-kind sponsors and partners, working with internal teams to ensure agreed benefits are successfully delivered, persuading previous partners to come on board each year, and prospecting for new organisations for the Book Festival to approach.
 
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain a broad range of sponsorship and partnership experience, driving growth within the supportive structure of an highly experienced team, as we innovate and develop our sponsorship offer to respond to the needs of our organisational ambitions.
 
 
Closing date for applications: Thursday 20 February 2025 at 10am 
Interviews will be held: Friday 28 February 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.
 
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