Job Description
Job Title: Development Officer
Salary: £26,000 – £29,000
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an experienced, organised, and self-motivated Development Officer to join the Development Department. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working on multiple projects at a time, collaborating with a wide-range of colleagues, and being part of an ambitious, goal-oriented team.
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.
Job Specification
The Role:
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer manages development operations which underpin our fundraising strategy, including fundraising finance systems, donor research and stewardship, event support, and serving as the team lead for database management. The Development Officer provides direct support to the Director of Development, works across the full Development Department, and serves as a liaison with other departments to ensure exceptional supporter stewardship and cultivation year-round. You will work as part of a close-knit team in a fast-paced environment, requiring flexibility, excellent organisation and time-management, and strong communication skills.
Performance Indicators and Deliverables
Donations and pledges are processed, documented and acknowledged in a timely and appropriate manner, and donors have an excellent stewardship and events experiences throughout the year
Research and due diligence on current and prospective donors is carried out thoroughly and accurately across the Development Department
Ticketing for donors is managed effectively and efficiently from priority booking through to the Festival
Database records are up-to-date and accurate, and reporting regularly informs fundraising operations and strategy
The Development Department’s financial records are maintained accurately and Finance deadlines are met
The Development Department has the resources and materials it needs, has efficiently run and minuted meetings, and is well-organised in general
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 30 July 2026
Interview dates: 4 and 5 August 2026
Due to the high volume of applications received for this role, it is possible the job opening will close before the application closing date.
