The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for a Partnerships Officer to join the Development Team.Salary: £24,000 to £27,000 per annumWe 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.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.Job DetailsWe 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 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.Working Hours: 35 hours per week, by agreement within standard office hours of 9.30 to 17.30, Monday to Friday. At peak times, and particularly immediately before and during the International Festival, it will be necessary to work outside standard hours and at weekends, and working hours will increase as required. However, the working hours will not exceed the Working Time Directive rules.Application Process: For a full job description and to apply online, visit www.eif.co.uk/jobs. Closing date for applications: Midday on 25th November. Interviews will be held week commencing: 2nd December.
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