Edinburgh Opportunities

To apply for a role, you can make one of the following applications:

• Online, in writing: Complete the Pleasance Festival Team Application Form, available here. You are required to submit a CV through the form.
• Audio: An audio application can be made by emailing an .MP3 audio file of you answering the questions in the application form. A verbal summary of your relevant experience can be given in place of a CV. Audio should be clear and easy to hear and understand. To submit an audio application, email the file to [email protected] with the subject: 2024 Festival Team Application - [Your Name]. If the file is large please use a file sharing site such as WeTransfer.
• Video: A video application can be made by emailing a .MP4 or .MOV video file of you answering the questions in the application form. A verbal summary of your relevant experience can be given in place of a CV. There is no dress code for video applications. To submit a video application, email the file to [email protected] with the subject: 2024 Festival Team Application - [Your Name]. If the file is large please use a file sharing site such as WeTransfer, or upload a private video to a hosting site such as YouTube, Google Drive or Dropbox and send the link for viewing.

We recruit on a rolling basis which means there is no deadline, but we recommend applying as soon as you can to avoid missing out on your preferred role.  

Our volunteers work across four departments, in seven different roles:

Technical

• Venue Crew 

Guest Services

• Box Office Operator

• Front of House Assistant 

Industry Services

• Arts Industry Office 

• Press Office 

Marketing

• Street Team

• Digital Content Creator

Roles are available in our Technical, Guest, Industry and Marketing departments and the Volunteer Programme runs from the end of July to the end of August. 

Dates for 2025 will be announced when applications open.

• Subsistence of no less than £560 as a contribution to your living expenses

• A private bed in local accommodation within close proximity to the venue, at no cost to yourself

• A Pleasance pass, providing FREE access to the full Pleasance programme and discounts at various restaurants, cafes and bars throughout Edinburgh

• Access to training opportunities and information sessions

• The opportunity to include your time with the Pleasance on your CV and request references

• Exclusive workshops and networking opportunities, as well as wellbeing and social events

• Exclusive ticket offers and discounts for the Edinburgh Preview Season at Pleasance London in June and July

For full details, download the information pack at the bottom of the page. To make an application, please use this application form. 

If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]. 

To make our application process more accessible, we offer the following: 

• Audio described version of Information Pack and Application Form

• Clear description in Plain English of Job Role and applicant criteria 

• Accept audio and video submissions in place of written submissions (see page 8 of the Information Pack)

• Clear set timeline of how the application process works (see page 8 of the Information Pack)

• Description of how the decision making process happens (see page 8 of the Information Pack)

• For any application queries, please feel free to contact Charlotte at [email protected]

You can also phone us to talk about your access needs on 020 7619 6868.

Our access menu details what we can provide, but it is not exhaustive. We discuss access with candidates at each step of the application process, so first we would discuss access for the application, then go from there.

We recruit on a rolling basis which means there is no deadline, but we recommend applying as soon as you can to avoid missing out on your preferred role.