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 FestivalRoyal 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.

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6 jobs available.

  • Development Manager

    £36,000 per annum

    Closing Date 26 November 2025

    Permanent, Full Time

    The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society is looking for someone to play a key role in securing and sustaining income from various sources, supporting the delivery of the Society’s strategic objectives.

  • Campaigns and Content Manager

    £36,000 pro rata

    Closing Date 27 November 2025

    Part Time, Fixed Term

    The Edinburgh International Book Festival is looking for someone to support the Brand and Audience team during a period of significant digital transformation.

  • Volunteer and Front of House Coordinator

    Fee £4500

    Closing Date 30 November 2025

    Part Time, Fixed Term

    Imaginate is looking for someone to recruit, coordinate and support a team of Volunteers and Front of House for the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival

  • Festival Director - Scottish International Storytelling Festival

    £42,000 per annum (1.0 FTE) (£33,600 at 0.8 FTE)

    Closing Date 1 December 2025

    TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is looking to appoint a new Festival Director to lead the delivery of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) from 2026.

  • Head of Music Programme

    £50,000-£60,000

    Closing Date 5 December 2025

    Permanent, Full Time

    The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for someone to to help deliver this unparalleled celebration of the performing arts, which brings some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world.

  • Trustee / Chair of Audit and Risk Committee

    non-remunerated/voluntary role

    Closing Date 8 December 2025

    Voluntary

    The Edinburgh International Book Festival is looking for someone to bring strong financial expertise/skills to support the Festival’s strategic direction.