The Book Festival is a working environment where everyone is treated fairly, and our differences are celebrated as strengths. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for available positions. If you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Vacancies
When a position becomes available we'll post the details here. We also publicise vacancies through our social media channels - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X/Twitter - so do keep an eye on those too.
Box Office Supervisor
Contract: Fixed-term from Wednesday 11 June — Monday 25 August 2025, full-time.
Rate of Pay: £13.88 per hour, paid weekly in arrears by bank transfer (plus holiday pay).
We are seeking a motivated and passionate Box Office Supervisor to support our box office team this summer. This is a great opportunity to build on existing box office or supervisory experience.
This is an ideal development opportunity for candidates wishing to build on existing Box Office experience, either at supervisor or assistant level, in a world class festival environment. You will have exceptional customer service skills and the ability to effectively handle any queries or complaints. You'll also have previous experience of supervising, training and mentoring staff in customer-facing environment and a positive, calm manner under pressure.
Administrator
We’re looking for a highly motivated individual with experience of developing and maintaining effective office and administrative systems. An enthusiastic and conscientious personality, the Administrator will contribute to the smooth running of our busy office and provide vital administrative support to the whole team acting as first point of contact and maintaining a professional, welcoming approach to all visitors to the office.
Information about temporary Festival staff recruitment
We employ many dedicated and enthusiastic temporary staff each year including short-term staff during August and longer term staff from April/May to September. We expect hard work, commitment, an interest in the arts and a positive, enthusiastic attitude. In return you get a fantastic learning experience that is loads of fun and the opportunity to make valuable contacts. Additional perks include discounted books and access to some of the world's greatest author events. Because of the huge number of applications we receive, and the relative shortness of the contracts, relevant experience is a must.
Please be aware that:
- We are unable to contribute to accommodation, living and travel expenses.
- We do not appoint without interview.
- All candidates will be asked to show evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK if selected for interview.
- We do not accept speculative applications for positions which are not listed on this page.
- We do not offer work experience, unpaid internships, or volunteering opportunities.
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