Partnerships Officer

£24,000 to £27,000 per annum

Closing Date 25 November 2024

Permanent, Full Time

About Us

Since 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival has existed to promote the exchange of ideas and deepen understanding between cultures through an unparalleled global celebration of exceptional performing arts. We are the original festival and bring some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world.

Each August, we present the finest and most original performers and ensembles from the worlds of opera, music, dance and theatre over three weeks in venues across the city of Edinburgh. Throughout the rest of the year, we devise bespoke experiences to inspire our audiences and communities, to unlock their creativity and cultural curiosity. Our vision is simple: to provide the deepest experience of the highest quality art for the broadest possible audience.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, creative and versatile Partnerships Officer to join the team. Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, the Partnerships Officer will play an integral role in the Development Department, supporting the execution of an ambitious partnership strategy with a diverse range of partners including corporates, trusts and foundations and international partners.

This is a multi-faceted role in a fast-paced environment which will require flexibility, creativity as well as excellent communication and skills. Alongside managing a portfolio of partners, this role will involve building relationships and working with internal stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of the sector to support the development of new business, partnership proposals and reporting.

How to Apply

  • Download: the full job description HERE
  • Apply: via the dedicated jobs portal HERE
  • Deadline: midday on Monday 25 November
  • Interviews: will be held w/c 2 December

The Edinburgh International Festival is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We believe that an inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, and we strive to grow our diverse representation across our staff, our artists, and our audiences. 

We are collecting data to measure the effectiveness of our recruitment methods, to ensure that they are fair. We strive to ensure our opportunities are accessible to people from all backgrounds. 

We actively encourage applications from currently under-represented groups. We have identified ethnic minority backgrounds, and disabilities as the key areas we would like to focus our recruitment efforts in. 

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