Publishing conference & events jobs

Head of Children, Schools and Young Adults (Parental Leave Cover)

Contract Fixed term: Parental Leave Cover for 9 months with the possibility of extension (Handover in December 2025, full-time work beginning Wednesday 7 January 2026 – September 2026)     Full-time: 40 hours per week. Minimum 3 days a week...

Edinburgh Edinburgh International Book Festival ref: (Ref_28282) 1 day ago

Job Sector	Trade
Job Type	Conference and Events
Employment Type	Contract
Salary and Benefits	£36,750 with 3% pension contribution
Skills	Extensive understanding of trends across children's and young people’s writing and illustration, along with the capability to identify and nurture talent; Have a significant network of connections within the publishing, educational, and/or festival sectors; Proven ability to manage and nurture complex relationships with diverse external stakeholders, including publishers, authors, facilitators, and creative arts organisations, to drive successful collaborations and partnerships; A high level of project management experience, and excellent planning and prioritising skills and management of competing deadlines Experience in leading, managing, and inspiring individuals with a positive and adaptable approach; Outstanding organisation, planning, prioritising, and multi-tasking skills; An open, responsive, and sensitive approach to working with a range of individuals and groups, and the skills to build productive, long-term relationships; The ability to motivate others and inspire commitment to the Book Festival.