Closing Date 8 May 2024

Fixed Term, Full Time

About the Organisation

The Edinburgh International Book Festival brings leading and emerging Scottish, UK, and international authors and thinkers together to inspire each other and audiences through an extensive programme of public events, including conversation, interactive activities, and performance. The Book Festival takes place in person in Edinburgh but has a significant digital offering to reach authors and audiences around the world.

The Book Festival has a reputation as a powerful forum for the public to exchange views with writers and experts on a wide range of issues: social, ethical, and political as well as literary and cultural. At the heart of the Book Festival’s activity is an integrated approach to creative learning and education, with the aim of expanding participation in democratic discussion, fostering a love of reading and developing engaged, knowledgeable audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

About the Role

We are looking for a number of Author Hospitality Assistants to work at the Book Festival this August. Hospitality staff are responsible for ensuring that authors receive a warm welcome and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere during their time at the Festival. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are outgoing, enthusiastic, enjoy teamwork, and have exceptional professionalism and customer service skills. The role of a hospitality assistant at the Book Festival is vital, helping to contribute to the overall success of the event.

How to Apply

Deadline: 5pm on Wednesday 8 May
Interviews: Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 May

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is an equal opportunities employer and a Real Living Wage employer. Our work is framed by a commitment to 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 encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.