The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Youth Connections Manager to join the team. We want you 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.  
 

EIF is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and applications from candidates of all communities and backgrounds and engage with positive action to increase diversity of our staff. Inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, this is a key focus for us across our staff, our artists, and our audiences. For more information go to our website.

The Role:
To develop and manage the Festival’s core programme of Youth engagement. Building long-term, impactful connections and relationships with schools, organisations and community groups across Edinburgh, Scotland and Internationally. To create and deliver projects and participation opportunities for young people to meaningfully connect the Festival, develop skills, creativity and curiosity.

Job Responsibilities and Deliverables
•    Work with the Head of Discovery & Participation to deliver our youth connections strategy plan that demonstrates clear impact in line with our strategic aims.
•    To lead on our Youth Connections Programmes for Young People and Children.  Delivering projects designed for 2026, and building and planning projects for 2027.  Key projects include: Art of Listening (Primary 7) , Discover Series (S1-6), Youth Collective (16-18yrs) Youth Takeover Day (S5/6), two transatlantic youth connections projects and Young Music Pass events.  These projects will involve codesign with our Youth Collective.
•    To oversee the creation of opportunities and resources for schools and groups to enrich their connection to Discovery & Participation projects, and creative learning experiences.
•    Building and maintaining effective relationships with schools, educational bodies and arts organisations, e.g. Education Scotland, Creative Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council, CYAA, and other networks

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Closing date for applications: Friday 3 April 2026, 09:00am

Due to the high volume of applications received for this role, it is possible the job opening will close before the application closing date. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. 

Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland. 
Registered charity number SC004694.