The Sponsorship & Partnerships Officer will be responsible for managing an agreed portfolio of cash and in-kind sponsors and partners, working with internal teams to ensure agreed benefits are successfully delivered, persuading previous partners to come on board each year, and prospecting for new organisations for the Book Festival to approach. To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in the following areas: Experience of working in account management in either a fundraising or commercial environment. Experience of achieving and exceeding income targets or growing income. The ability to seek out, identify and build on opportunities to maximise income. Ability to represent EIBF internally and externally. Excellent communicator with the ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of varied audiences. Driven and engaging personality with strong people skills. Why EIBF? The Edinburgh International Book Festival is a world-leading cultural festival, with democracy, creativity and ideas exchange at its heart. Each year, we programme innovative events that broaden the horizons and enrich the minds of our audiences, both in Edinburgh and online. The experience and determination of our Development Team to raise over £2million p.a makes this possible. We offer Flexible Working: Our teams work flexibly with time split between at home and onsite in our central Edinburgh office at least three days a week. Development Opportunities: Exposure to a variety of fundraising activities as part of a small team. Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.