Guest List Support Assistant

Location: 1-3 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QB

Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour

Duration: This is a temporary position available between 7 April – 3 September 2026. The normal working week from April to July is a minimum of 35 hours: Monday to Friday, between 09:00-17:00. During August there will be an expectation to work 42 hours: Monday to Saturday, between 10:00-18:00.

Key Duties:

  • Assist with the delivery of the Tattoo guest list – supporting in the compilation of guest details and successful issuing of guest invites
  • Handling email enquiries relating to the Tattoo guest list
  • Allocation and subsequent issue of tickets and event itineraries
  • Support in the final reporting on guest list attendance
  • As required, offering support to Box Office and Hospitality sales and delivery functions

Essential Criteria:

  • Previous experience of, and a genuine desire to, work in a customer interactive environment
  • Hardworking and reliable with a flexible approach
  • The ability to work under pressure and without supervision, while prioritising workload
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good IT skills

About the Tattoo: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a world-class event, rooted in Scottish tradition, offering audiences and experience like no other. Performed to a live audience of 230,000 each year on the iconic Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, the Tattoo showcases creativity through music, precision performances and dance from military and cultural acts from around the globe.

The success of the Tattoo relies on the connection of performers, staff and audiences and this enables us to contribute to Services and Arts charities each year. We're looking for enthusiastic, passionate and personable people to work with us and join our world-class team.


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Location: Edinburgh, EH1 1QB, GB