Festival Co-ordinator - Front of House

About Us

EAF (Edinburgh Art Festival) is the UK’s largest annual festival of visual art. The festival was founded in 2004 to provide a dedicated platform for the visual arts at the heart of Edinburgh’s summer festivals.

EAF cultivates connections between communities, artists and collaborators to develop contemporary visual art projects. Every August, we present the UK’s largest visual art festival that is rooted in Edinburgh and Scotland, with global dialogue. Our year-round Civic programme allows us to work year-round, building ongoing relationships with local artists, initiatives, and communities.

About the Role

The Festival Co-ordinator is responsible for line managing a team of 15-20 Programme Assistants, working closely with the Festival Manager and wider EAF team to oversee the staffing and management of the 2026 commission venues and welcome space; and assist with the delivery of events across the programme.

How to Apply

• Download: the full job description HERE
• Apply: by sending a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages), by email, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the job, to Alice Keen, Festival Manager at jobs@edinburghartfestival.com and quoting Festival Co-ordinator in the email subject header.
• Deadline: midnight on Monday 11 May
• Interviews: TBC

EAF is committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive arts sector. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the visual arts, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require this information in an alternative format, or need support at any stage of the application process, please get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.