Contract Full-time, permanent (We welcome proposals for flexible working arrangements) Salary £50,000 per annum The Director of Operations for Edinburgh International Book Festival EIBF sits at the intersection of programme delivery, organisational management and operational leadership. The role combines events delivery with charity-wide management. This ensures that EIBF runs smoothly, festivals and events happen effectively, and all activity aligns with our charitable objectives and purpose. The Director of Operations will lead all operational and logistical aspects of the annual Book Festival and year-round programmes. They will ensure effective governance, efficient systems, safe and compliant event delivery, and ensure resources are allocated appropriately to support the charity s mission to promote engagement with, and enjoyment of, books, writing and ideas. They will manage relationships and contracts with site and production teams, and a range of other key stakeholders and partners. They will own and actively manage policy and systems management in the organisation, including oversight of digital infrastructure, as well as lead the HR function in a busy organisation. Success in the role will balance the following elements: Leading the operational delivery of the Festival and programmes including effective stewarding of key relationships and contractors Optimising the culture of EIBF through effective management of HR and internal processes Effective management ..... full job details .....