Head of Staging
1 week ago
Since 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival has existed to promote the exchange of ideas and deepen understanding between cultures through an unparalleled global celebration of exceptional performing arts. We are the original festival and bring some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world.
Each August, we present the finest and most original performers and ensembles from the worlds of opera, music, dance, and theatre over three weeks in venues across the city of Edinburgh. Throughout the rest of the year, we devise bespoke experiences to inspire our audiences and communities, to unlock their creativity and cultural curiosity. Our vision is simple: to provide the deepest experience of the highest quality art for the broadest possible audience.
About the RoleThe Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Head of Staging to join the team. We are looking for someone to help us deliver 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 role of Head of Staging is integral to the delivery of the Edinburgh International Festival. The person for the role must be an excellent communicator and be able to negotiate directly with visiting companies, both nationally and internationally. They will have to manage, delegate, and supervise a team, which will vary depending on the demand of that year’s festival programme.
The job demands the utmost attention to detail during preparation and planning stages, which will be relied upon in the pressured and concentrated three-week festival period. They should demonstrate excellent knowledge of their field, being able to offer solutions with reference to up-to-date practices and ensuring the Edinburgh International Festival delivers at the highest level.
Application Details- Apply: via the dedicated jobs portal HERE
- Deadline: 12pm on Friday 20 December 2024
- Interviews: will be held in w/c 13 January 2025
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.
Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland.
Registered charity number SC004694.
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