This page lists current jobs and opportunities with Edinburgh's major festivals and other relevant organisations. If you have an interest in working for a speciifc festival, and would like to bookmark their speciifc jobs page, you can find it at -Edinburgh Science FestivalEdinburgh International Children's FestivalEdinburgh Jazz & Blues FestivalThe Royal Edinburgh Military TattooEdinburgh International FestivalEdinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Edinburgh Art Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Scottish International Storytelling Festival, and Edinburgh's Hogmanay.

(If nothing appears below then we do not have details of any vacancies at this time, but please do check back soon)

10 jobs available.

  • Finance & HR Manager

    £36,000 – £40,000 per annum pro rata

    Closing Date 20 September 2026

    Permanent, Part Time

    Edinburgh Science is looking for someone to aid the smooth running of a busy Finance department.

  • Director of Programming

    £50,000 per annum

    Closing Date 24 September 2026

    Permanent, Full Time

    The Edinburgh International Book Festival is looking for someone to lead the development and delivery of the Festival programme.

  • Legal Manager

    From £58,000

    Closing Date 27 September 2026

    Permanent, Full Time

    The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is looking for someone to provide pragmatic, timely and commercially-focused legal support.

  • Philanthropy Manager

    £41,000 to £45,000 per annum

    Closing Date 28 September 2026

    Permanent, Full Time

    The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for someone to develop and manage individual giving revenue streams.

  • Digital Officer

    £26,000 to £31,000 per annum

    Closing Date 28 September 2026

    Permanent, Full Time

    Edinburgh International Festival is looking for someone to be hands-on across the Festival's website and email content.

  • Social Media & Content Manager

    £34,000 to £40,000 per annum

    Closing Date 28 September 2026

    Permanent, Full Time

    Edinburgh International Festival is looking for someone to lead the Festival's presence across all of our social media channels, building brand awareness and moving audiences down the funnel towards deeper engagement.

  • Website & Email Manager

    £34,000 to £40,000 per annum

    Closing Date 28 September 2026

    Permanent, Full Time

    Edinburgh International Festival is looking for someone to be central to both web and email strategy and how people discover, engage with, and support the Festival online.

  • Project and Sales Assistant

    £13.45 per hour

    Closing Date 4 October 2026

    Part Time, Fixed Term

    Edinburgh Science is looking for someone to provide high-quality sales and administrative support to their organisation.

  • Curator-Producer (Parental Leave Cover)

    £32,000, pro rata

    Closing Date 4 October 2026

    Part Time, Fixed Term

    EAF (Edinburgh Art Festival) is looking for someone to deliver a confirmed programme of exhibitions, events, and performances for the EAF27 programme.

  • Workshop Presenters & Performers, Generation Science

    Delivery: £538 – £618 per week. Training: £13.45 per hour.

    Closing Date 11 October 2026

    Fixed Term

    Edinburgh Science is looking for enthusiastic Workshop Presenters and Performers to join their team for the 2027 Generation Science tour.