Development Manager

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society


Job: Development Manager

Job: Development Manager

Organisation: Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

Postcode: EH1 1QS

  • Job Title: Development Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 26 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    Scotland
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Job Summary

The Development Manager plays a key role in securing and sustaining income from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society’s diverse revenue streams, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery

Job Description

As a registered charity, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society relies on diverse revenue streams including the Fringe Friends scheme, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, individual giving, major donors, and legacies.

The Development Manager plays a key role in securing and sustaining income from these sources, supporting the delivery of the Society’s strategic objectives. The postholder will implement and develop fundraising initiatives, nurture relationships with funders and supporters, oversee the Friends scheme, and ensure the smooth and efficient administration of all fundraising activity.

Job Requirements

Essential

  • Demonstrable success and experience in a professional fundraising role.
  • Track record of achieving income targets.
  • Excellent, warm written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively across departments and externally.
  • Enthusiastic, driven, and considerate team member.
  • Well-organised, able to prioritise and manage workloads effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent IT competence.
  • Knowledge of UK Gift Aid, data protection, and relevant legislation.
  • Willingness to work evening hours during the Fringe and for related events throughout the year.

Desirable

  • Experience managing people.
  • Experience across multiple income streams.
  • Experience managing a membership scheme or Major Donors.
  • Experience of organising and delivering supporter-focused events.
  • Experience working in a festivals or cultural environment.

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