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Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Hybrid)
£26,000 - £29,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
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.

Organisation
Edinburgh International Festival View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 17 July 2026
Closing date: 30 July 2026 at 12:00
Tags: Campaigns, Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Digital Fundraising

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