International Industry Coordinator

About Us

Edinburgh’s Festivals are world-class cultural assets for Scotland with an international reputation and appeal unmatched by any other cultural event on the globe. They are distinctively Scottish and yet profoundly international.

Festivals Edinburgh is the high-level organisation, created and driven by the directors of those festivals. Our mission is simple - to work collaboratively to maintain and develop Edinburgh’s position as a world leading sustainable festival city. 

About the Role

Momentum is an international delegate programme, delivered by Festivals Edinburgh, on behalf of Edinburgh’s festivals, British Council Scotland, and Creative Scotland.  It provides a dynamic platform for key cultural players from across the world to engage and build relationships with Edinburgh’s festivals, the wider Scottish cultural sector, and the international community that flocks to our city during the summer festivals season.

Momentum 2025 will welcome 8 international delegations, each hosted by one of the Momentum partners.  The International Industry Coordinators will work closely with the hosts and the international delegates to schedule their itinerary in advance of their visit and to manage changes and additions while they are in Edinburgh.

We are looking for someone super-organised and unflappable, with an understanding of Edinburgh’s festivals, great communication skills, and experience of juggling complex schedules.

A second International Industry Co-ordinator post will be advertised in May to start in July.     

How to Apply

• Download: the full job description HERE

• Apply: Please send a CV and covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the job, by email to Verity Leigh, International Programme Manager, at: recruitment@festivalsedinburgh.com

• Deadline: 12 noon on Monday 14 April 2025
• Interviews: will be held over Zoom on Tuesday 22 April 2025

Festivals Edinburgh is an equal opportunities employer and a Real Living Wage employer, committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We foster 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.