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 Festival, Edinburgh International Children's Festival, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh 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.