Partnerships Assistant

Partnerships Assistant

The Edinburgh TV Festival Closing date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Artform: Festival
Role: Marketing & Digital
Contract: Contract
London

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Partnerships Assistant will work directly with the Commercial team to provide support for the planning, implementation and delivery of the Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation’s partner accounts.

Job Description

The Partnerships Assistant will work directly with the Commercial team to provide support for the planning, implementation and delivery of the Edinburgh TV Festival and The TV Foundation's partner accounts.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind one of the industry's biggest events. The successful applicant will work across all aspects of the Festival and gain knowledge and experience of how a major international event is run. The role is based primarily in the Festival's central London offices, with up to six days spent in Edinburgh over the Festival period in August from the 23rd to 28th. Travel to and accommodation in Edinburgh for this week is provided by the Festival.
The role is based in our London office, with some degree of flexible working, but an average of 3 days in office per week.

The Edinburgh Television Festival is committed to valuing diversity and seeks to provide all staff with the opportunity for employment, career and personal development on the basis of ability, qualifications and suitability for the work as well as their potential to be developed into the job.
We endeavour to support flexibility around hours as well as working from home requests, subject to business needs and operational requirements.

Job Requirements

Person Specification:
Essential:
Strong organisational skills to plan and prioritise while responding flexibly to changing priorities
A self-starter with a pro-active approach
Have an acute attention to detail and organisation
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Proficient in using Microsoft Office
Desirable:
Understanding and knowledge of the TV industry
Experience of working for a festival or events-based organisation

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Providing administrative support to Partnerships team and Festival partners
Work collaboratively with Partnerships to support client accounts
Support on partner-led event planning
Provide team-wide support on Festival events
Maintain and update client leads database
Managing partner delegate registration
Implementing website updates

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Partnerships Assistant
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Festival
  • Role: Marketing & Digital
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Partnerships Assistant

Job: Partnerships Assistant

Organisation: The Edinburgh TV Festival

Postcode: EC1R 3BX

How to Apply

Please follow the Apply Now link under the full job description. You will need to complete a short form and upload a copy of your CV and a Cover Letter.