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.