We believe in inspiring, encouraging and challenging people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and understand the world around them.
We are best known for Edinburgh’s annual Science Festival – the world’s first science festival and still one of the world’s largest festivals. We are also known for our Learning programmes that see Generation Science tour Scotland and bring science to life in classrooms throughout the year. These programmes promote STEM careers to teens through initiatives such as Careers Hive. Our worldwide element shares our content, passion and expertise more widely through an extensive portfolio of international projects.
We are committed to equal opportunity and to a culture that respects difference. This is a key employment value to which all employees are expected to give their support. As an employer, we can play a leading part in the promotion and application of best practices in the areas of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed organisation and we aim to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
As users of the disability symbol, we offer a guaranteed interview to all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria for an advertised role. The general level of competence is set out in the job description/person specification of each individual vacancy profile.
Current vacancies
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Science Communicator, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026
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Operations
Read moreAre you outgoing, do you enjoy working with the public, especially with families and children? As a Science Communicator with Edinburgh Science Festival, you will form part of the team ensuring the high-quality delivery of workshops and activities that make up the Festival’s family programme at our flagship venue - the National Museum of Scotland. High-quality science communication is at the heart of what Edinburgh Science is all about and our Science Communicators are our ambassadors.
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Team Leader, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026
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Read moreAs a Team Leader with Edinburgh Science Festival, you will form part of the team ensuring the high-quality delivery of workshops that make up the Festival’s family programme at our flagship venue - the National Museum of Scotland. High-quality science communication is at the heart of what Edinburgh Science is all about and our science communication team are our ambassadors.
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Event Crew and Technicians, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026
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Production & Technical
Read moreWe are seeking interest and CVs from crew, technicians, and production staff with experience in preparation, installation, de-rig, and live operations within a festival and live event setting. As part of our network of contractors, you will support Edinburgh Science as we deliver our multi-disciplinary programme, including our flagship Festival in April 2026 and our Generation Science schools touring program. Additional work is also available supporting the general operations of the organisation.
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Other Festivals in Edinburgh
Other Festival organisations employ staff on a temporary basis throughout the year. You can find information about all jobs available at these Festivals on the Edinburgh Festival City website.
