Start date: 27 July 2026
End Date: 30 August 2026
Total hours: 100 (note, this is a fixed term, fixed hour contract and contractor may not exceed this amount of hours)
Rate per hour: £20.00
Maximum total Compensation: £2000 plus reasonable expenses pre – approved by EIFA.
Deadline for Submission of Application: 27 April 2026
The Programme: The Fringe Care Fest was created in August 2022 to provide professional performers from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for up to 20 care homes for residents within their care homes. The programme has grown from one home to 20 homes in 2026. The care homes are located throughout Edinburgh, the nearby Scottish Borders, East Lothian, and one in Dunblane.
For many senior adults who live in care homes, it is often impossible to attend the Fringe. Therefore, the Edinburgh Interfaith Association (EIFA) and its seven major partners are bringing live entertainment from the world's largest arts festival to 20 care homes in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas this August.
To learn more about Fringe Cares Fest, please take a look at our film which was made during the 2025 festival
The Role: The successful candidate for the Assistant Producer role shall demonstrate the following essential and desirable requirements.
Essential Requirements:
Three or more years professional experience in the performing arts and/or community settings.
Basic IT skills including Excel and Word platforms.
Excellent verbal and written communications and organisation skills.
Excellent listening and coordination skills to align the interest of care home residents with the performers who are engaged for each home.
Valid UK driving permit and own vehicle, with ability to visit sites and move equipment.
Experience with liaising with performers, production and venue staff.
Ability to lift up to one stone in weight (banners and sound equipment).
Excellent time management skills.
Desirable Skills:
Experience working effectively and sensitively with older persons such as care home residents.
Engaging positively with care home residents such as dancing, speaking, and singing with them.
Communicating with care home personnel including activity directors and general managers.
Effective public speaking in order to compere some care home performances.
Flexibility to change timings and performance components if required.
Liaison with media who may cover the performances.
Duties: The Fringe Care Fest Assistant Producer will be expected to effectively perform the following duties.
Assist the Culture Manager with the delivery of 20 performances in care homes in and around Edinburgh, plus one in Dunblane, between 31 July 2026 and 30 August 2026.
Liaise with artists and care home staff to ensure the smooth running of performances.
Transport EIFA's equipment including a sound system and banners to the venues, and provide transport to the Culture Manager and/or artists as appropriate.
Engage with residents and their families, helping them feel at ease
Arrive one hour before start of performance and assist with preparation of green / dressing room and performing space.
Provide a brief report at the end of August to help inform the Cultural Manager's overall evaluation.
Contractor shall be paid on a monthly basis upon submission of invoice. The contractor will be responsible for payment of all taxes pertaining to earnings. No further benefits shall be provided by EIFA.
Two references shall be required prior to start of work.
Application Procedure:
Submit current CV and maximum of 500 word statement describing your motivation for applying for this position and relevant previous skills.
Send CV and statement to: with Assistant Producer in the subject line
If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role prior to applying, please email Miranda Heggie, Cultural Manager