The festival is put together by hundreds of people, from building the site and producing the events to welcoming our guests and spreading the word. We are currently looking for a Sponsorship and Fundraising Assistant, Site Crew and Gardening Crew.
We are looking for a talented fundraiser to work with the festival team. The post-holder will successfully contribute to the winning of sponsorship from existing and new clients, and manage sponsor relationships for Hay Festival, Wales. You should have proven success in a sponsorship or fundraising environment, have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively and positively with a wide range of stakeholders.
A complete job description can be found here
Skills Specification
Desirable
Accessibility and Inclusivity
We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. Disabled applicants are invited to contact us in confidence at any point during the recruitment process to discuss steps that could be taken to overcome operational difficulties presented by the job, or if any adjustments or support are required regarding the recruitment process. For an informal conversation about the role, please email ruthb@hayfestival.org
To apply please send your CV and a letter explaining how your experience fits the role to sian@hayfestival.org by midday 18 February 2025
Come and join the Hay Festival Site Crew team!
We are looking for 8 general labourers, plus people with additional skills such as carpentry & fork lift operation. Positions start on 29 April 2025 and run full time through to 8 June 2025, including 2/3 weekends. The festival is 22 May – 1 June.
Applicants must be reliable, fit, outgoing and prepared to work as part of a team to undertake a diverse range of tasks as allocated, including:
Candidates must be prepared to work in all weather conditions (PPE provided). A clean driving license and experience of driving a Luton van would be preferable. Good time-keeping necessary.
Pay rate: £12.30 per hour plus meals in staff restaurant during the festival (22 May – 1 June) included. Applicants will need to have their own accommodation and transport
For further information or to apply please send a current CV to Georgie on Georgie@hayfestival.org or call 01497 822 620
We are currently recruiting for 3 positions in the Hay Festival gardening team. Working days will be split over a 3 week period:
We are looking for general labourers, no specific gardening knowledge required. Applicants must be reliable, fit, outgoing and prepared to work as part of a team to undertake a diverse range of tasks as allocated, including:
Must be prepared to work in all weather conditions (PPE provided) and be prepared to undertake a variety of different tasks.Clean driving license and experience of driving a Luton van would be preferable.
Pay rate: £12.30 per hour plus meals in staff restaurant during the festival on days worked. (22 May – 1 June) included. Applicants will need to have their own accommodation and transport
For further information or to apply please send a current CV to Georgie on georgie@hayfestival.org or call 01497 822 620