Production Core Crew Recruitment – Lighting


The Edinburgh International Festival is welcoming expressions of interest to join our technical recruitment pool

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The Edinburgh International Festival Production core crew recruitment pool

We are building a team 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. Our dedicated, expert technicians work across the city’s venues delivering quality technical support to our visiting companies, which has become synonymous with the International Festival.

We are keen to hear from highly skilled individuals who have experience of festivals, national and international touring productions, dance, and live music. With extensive knowledge in their field and practical experience of delivering productions. Dynamic problem solvers with great communication skills and ability to contribute effectively to a team. We encourage candidates from broad and diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we would also welcome applications from those with prior knowledge and experience of the Edinburgh International Festival.

Please note that The Edinburgh International Festival will only recruit for our seasonal production roles from the pool. If your skills and experience meet our requirements, candidates will be contacted regarding available opportunities for the Edinburgh International Festival 2025. This will be on a rolling basis at our earliest opportunity.

The festival runs for three weeks in August (1st-24th August 2025) the festival would expect all individuals to commit to being available throughout this period as well as a week either side for build and break.

Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland.
Registered charity number SC00469


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Opportunities

  • Production Core Crew Recruitment – AV
    Apply before 5:00pm on Friday, 1st August 2025

    The Edinburgh International Festival is welcoming expressions of interest to join our production recruitment pool.

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  • Production Core Crew Recruitment – General Technician
    Apply before 5:00pm on Friday, 1st August 2025

    The Edinburgh International Festival is welcoming expressions of interest to join our production recruitment pool.

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  • Production Core Crew Recruitment – Sound
    Apply before 5:00pm on Friday, 1st August 2025

    The Edinburgh International Festival is welcoming expressions of interest to join our production recruitment pool

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  • Production Core Crew Recruitment – Stage & Carps
    Apply before 5:00pm on Friday, 1st August 2025

    The Edinburgh International Festival is welcoming expressions of interest to join our production recruitment pool.

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  • Production Core Crew Recruitment – Wardrobe, Wigs, Hair & Makeup
    Apply before 5:00pm on Friday, 1st August 2025

    The Edinburgh International Festival is welcoming expressions of interest to join our production recruitment pool.

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  • Partnerships Officer
    Apply before 9:00am on Wednesday, 9th April 2025

    The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for a Partnerships Officer to join the Development Team.

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  • Transport Manager (FTC)
    Apply before 9:00am on Wednesday, 9th April 2025

    The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for a Transport Manager to join the Artistic Management team.

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  • Digital Content Officer (FTC)
    Apply before 5:00pm on Friday, 4th April 2025

    The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for a creative Digital Content Officer to join the digital and communications team.

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  • Email Marketing Officer (FTC)
    Apply before 5:00pm on Friday, 4th April 2025

    The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for a creative Email Marketing Officer to join the digital and communications team.

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Edinburgh International Festival

The Edinburgh International Festival is an unparalleled celebration of the performing arts and an annual meeting point for peoples of all nations. With a deep commitment to virtuosity and originality the International Festival presents some of the finest performers and ensembles from the worlds of dance, opera, music and theatre for three weeks in August.

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