Festival Assistant

<div><h2>Overview</h2> <p>Nairn Book & Arts Festival is seeking a Festival Assistant to provide administrative and marketing support to its Artistic Director and Board. This is a freelance, 12-month contract.</p> <h2>Role & Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Events Administration: Assisting with event and ticket management, managing contracts and coordinating accommodation for participants.</li> <li>Marketing & Communications: Drafting copy for marketing materials, managing social media, and assisting with press releases. You\'ll also help with website and ticketing platform updates.</li> <li>Administration: Taking minutes at committee and board meetings, managing contacts, assisting with fundraising administration, and supporting our Friends Scheme and exhibitions.</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications & Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Highly organized, efficient and self-motivated with superb written communication skills and a keen eye for detail.</li> <li>Strong working knowledge of social media marketing and IT competency (including Word, Excel, Google Drive and photo editing software such as Canva).</li> <li>Willingness to work flexibly with evening and weekend work required, especially during the festival period.</li> <li>Own transport and a clean driving license.</li> </ul> <h2>Contract & Remuneration</h2> <p>Term: 12-month freelance contract, starting December 2025.</p> <p>Hours: 16 hours per week, increasing to 20 hours per week from May to September.</p> <p>Pay: £10,500 per annum, paid in monthly installments.</p> <h2>How to Apply</h2> <p>To apply, please email a CV and a covering letter to nairnfestivalassistant@gmail.com by 6 PM on 20 October 2025. Your cover letter should outline your interest in the position and what you would bring to the role. Please include the contact details for two professional references. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 3 November 2025.</p> <p>The deadline is Monday 20 October 2025 at 18:00.</p> </div> #J-18808-Ljbffr