Pension + 25 days holiday pro rata + bank holidays Start Date: Mid-October 2025 (includes handover period) Do you love books, live events, and working in a dynamic, creative environment? Are you a highly organised, detail-driven person who thrives on making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Stratford Literary Festival, founded in 2008, is one of the UK’s most exciting and innovative literary festivals. With a passion for storytelling and a strong belief in the lifelong benefits of literacy, we deliver two major festivals each year (Spring & Winter), alongside an inspiring programme of year-round outreach work in the community. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and meticulous Festival Administrator to support both our ticketed events and our charitable activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly and committed team, making a real difference through the power of books. What You’ll Be Doing: Supporting the Festival Director with a variety of key admin tasks

Communicating with authors and publishers to coordinate festival appearances

Managing detailed spreadsheets and updating online event information

Uploading events to the box office system and our website

Liaising with venues and keeping track of logistics

Collaborating with our freelance team during festival periods

Problem-solving and responding to last-minute changes (as often happens with live events!)

Coordinating with schools and community partners for our outreach programmes

Helping to manage fundraising campaigns and maintaining our Festival Friends database

What We’re Looking For: A self-starter with exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Someone who’s efficient, dependable, and loves ticking things off a list

Comfortable juggling different tasks and working to deadlines

Experience with Google Sheets/Docs, Xero and Excel is essential

Bonus points if you’ve used website CMS platforms or design tools like Photoshop or Canva

Ideally based in or near Stratford-upon-Avon

This is a part-time role (15 hours per week) , with hours agreed in advance with the Festival Director. Additional (paid) hours will be required during each festival period, including some weekend work. The role is primarily home-based, with regular face-to-face meetings and onsite presence during live events. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Come and help us bring books and ideas to life — with precision, passion, and a love for the details that make all the difference!