Operations Assistant
Closed 30/03/2025
Based at: 1-3 Cockburn Street
Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour
Duration: This is a temporary position from 29 April - 5 September 2025. The normal working week is 35 hours between 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday. However, in the immediate lead up to and during the event period (July-August) you will be required to work additional (paid) hours including evenings and weekends.
Key Duties:
- Administration of the microsite and accreditation system for performers.
- Manage communications with performers and contractors for accreditation.
- Assist with meeting arrangements including organising catering.
- Support preparation of key event documents.
- Co-ordinate deliveries/collection to the office and other locations.
- Other duties relating to the event as reasonably required by your manager.
- Represent the company positively in interaction with performer groups, seasonal staff, event contractors and partner organisations.
Essential Criteria:
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work to instruction and deadline.
- Good administration and computer skills.
- Attentive to detail.
- Experience in customer service.
- English at Higher/A level (or equivalent).
Desirable Criteria:
- RFIdentikit or similar accreditation software experience.
- Event support experience.
- Experience working for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.