Philanthropy Manager

£41,000 to £45,000 per annum

Closing Date 28 September 2026

Permanent, Full Time

About the Organisation
--------------------------

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 Role
------------------

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Manager is responsible for developing and managing individual giving revenue streams (inclusive of membership), alongside their own portfolio of higher\-level supporters and legacy donors, working alongside the Head of Philanthropy to shape and implement the overall strategy. The Philanthropy Manager collaborates closely within the Philanthropy team, across the Development Department, and with colleagues in the Audiences Department to design and implement a cohesive, exceptional supporter experience for members and individual supporters of the Festival. The Philanthropy team is a close\-knit team, thriving in a fast\-paced environment, which requires flexibility, excellent organisation and time\-management, and strong communication skills.

How to Apply
----------------

• Deadline: 9am on 28 September 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. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.


• Interviews: to take place on 6 October 2026\.

*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.*

*Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland.*

*Registered charity number SC004694\.*

This listing is from Indeed. View original listing ↗