Children's Venue Facilitator
£13.88 per hour
Closing Date 10 June 2026
Part Time, Fixed Term
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
We’re looking for a confident, fun, and enthusiastic Children’s Venue Facilitator (part-time) to ensure the smooth running of events in our indoor interactive workshop space and outdoor tent area for children and families. You’ll bring experience of delivering activities for children of a range of ages, an interest in children’s books, and a fun and professional approach. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive juggling multiple priorities within a supported team environment and feel excited about spreading the joy of literature to our youngest participants.
How to Apply
- Download: the full job description HERE
- Apply: via the dedicated jobs portal HERE
- Deadline: 11.59pm on Wednesday 10 June
- Interviews: to be held in week commencing Monday 22 June
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.