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.

Front of House Supervisor

Contract: Fixed-term contract from Tuesday 6 August — Monday 26 August 2024, full-time.
Rate of Pay: £13.88 per hour, paid weekly in arrears by bank transfer (plus holiday pay).
Closing date for applications: Sunday 2 June 2024, 23:59
Interviews: w/c 10 June and 17 June 2024

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

Front of House Assistant

Contract: Fixed-term contract from Wednesday 7 August — Sunday 25 August 2024, full-time.
Rate of Pay: £12.00 per hour, paid weekly in arrears by bank transfer (plus holiday pay).
Closing date for applications: Sunday 2 June 2024, 23:59
Interviews: w/c 10 June and 17 June 2024

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

We are looking for Front of House Supervisors and Front of House Assistants to join our fun-filled team during the Festival in August. These are on-site roles at our Festival site at the Edinburgh Futures Institute, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh.

The Front of House team comprises Manager, Supervisors, and around 35 Assistants. With over 200,000 visitors annually, effective care of our audience is vital to the success of the Festival; the Front of House team play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of events on site and the safety and comfort of all visitors.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who wish to build on their existing customer service skills in a high-pressure festival environment. Excellent customer service and communication skills, enthusiasm, and an ability to work effectively as part of a team are all essential for these roles.

Author Hospitality Assistant

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.