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. You can visit our Fair Work Statement here.

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.

Campaigns and Content Manager

Contract: 21 hours/week (3 days/wk equivalent), 9 month fixed term (Jan-Sep).
Salary: £36,000 pro rata

This exciting role will support the Brand and Audience team during a period of significant digital transformation. The role will manage and deliver a variety of brand and marketing projects, with key focuses on the development and delivery of the Festival’s annual sales campaign, production of marketing and fundraising assets, and Festival site signage and audience activations. It will operate across a wide range of channels and assets, and be responsive to the organisation’s different needs and focus throughout its yearly cycle, and make significant contributions towards the production of the organisation’s annual brochure, and website content.

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

Closing date for applications: 17:00 on Thursday 27 November 2025
Interviews will be held: Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 December 

Trustee | Chair of Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is seeking a new member to join its Board of Trustees and to serve as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. We are looking to appoint an experienced chartered accountant who can bring strong financial expertise/skills to support the Festival’s strategic direction.

Find more information in the recruitment pack here.

If you are interested in joining us, please send a CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience and why you’d like to be part of our board to: board@edbookfest.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 8 December 2025
Interviews to be held: January 2026.

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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