Sponsorship & Partnerships Officer

£26,000 to £29,000 per annum

Closing Date 20 February 2025

Permanent, Full Time

About Us

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is a world-leading cultural festival, with democracy, creativity and ideas exchange at its heart. We celebrate the power of words and writing in all of their dynamic and imaginative forms, bringing diverse perspectives together, and empowering our audiences to deepen their understanding of our ever-changing world.

About the Role

Join the Book Festival’s high-performing Development (fundraising) team for an exciting chance to make a significant impact as Sponsorship & Partnerships Officer. You will be responsible for managing an agreed portfolio of cash and in-kind sponsors and partners, working with internal teams to ensure agreed benefits are successfully delivered, persuading previous partners to come on board each year, and prospecting for new organisations for the Book Festival to approach.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain a broad range of sponsorship and partnership experience, driving growth within the supportive structure of an highly experienced team, as we innovate and develop our sponsorship offer to respond to the needs of our organisational ambitions.

How to Apply

  • Download: the full job description HERE
  • Apply: via the dedicated jobs portal HERE
  • Deadline: 10am on Thursday 20 February
  • Interviews: to be held on Friday 28 February

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is an equal opportunities employer and a Real Living Wage employer. 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 actively encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs. 

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