The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for experienced, passionate and dedicated Event Assistants to join the team.
2 x Event Assistants (full-time temporary, 6 July – 4 September)
£13.45 per hour
The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for 2 Event Assistants to join the Development Team. We want you to help us present 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.
EIF is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and applications from candidates of all communities and backgrounds. Inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, this is a key focus for us across our staff, our artists, and our audiences.
To increase the diversity of our staff, our recruitment includes the Rooney Rule - regarding ethnicity – and Disability Confident Scheme for interviews. For more information go to our website.
As part of the Development Team, the Event Assistants will assist the Event Officers in delivering events and hospitality for our donors, members, supporters, and artists. Assisting the Event Officer, the Event Assistant plans and manages on-site the private interval lounges during Festival performances; supports broader event planning and logistics such as processing invoices, managing guest/invitation lists, ordering and organising supplies, and setting up/breaking down events equipment; interacting with donors and stakeholders; liaising with other departments; and any other tasks as required to fulfil the stewardship and engagement strategy.
35 hours per week - normal office hours will be Mon-Fri 09:30 – 5:30. From 4 August until 30 August you may be required to work extra hours. This will include evening and weekend work and may include split shifts over 7 days. However the working hours will not exceed the Working Time Directive rules. This role will be full-time based from The Hub, Castlehill and on Festival venue sites during August 2026.
Please apply online at Jobs | Edinburgh International Festival
Closing date for applications is noon 31 March 2026.
Interviews will be held on 7 April.
Due to the high volume of applications received for this role, it is possible the job opening will close before the application closing date. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland.
Registered charity number SC004694.
The deadline is Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 12:00.
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