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Based at the Tattoo HQ, you will work closely with the core team to support an audience of over 220,000 people arrange their visit to the spectacular event on the Castle Esplanade and other exciting activities while in Edinburgh. Customer service and attention to detail are key. Minimum 35 hours on a rota (likely to include weekends) between 9am-5pm May-July and 9am-11pm during August. Real living wage of £9/hour. May to end of August. Potential for a permanent role.

A fast-paced sales environment within the event space at Edinburgh Castle. This role requires you to be enthusiastic and engaging, comfortable with money handling and ready to move high volumes of stock. Minimum 29.5 hours, between 6pm-midnight Mon-Sat. Real living wage of £9/hour. Late July to late August.

A fast-paced sales environment based at the kiosk on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. This role requires you to be enthusiastic and engaging, comfortable with money handling and ready to move high volumes of stock. Minimum 35 hours, between 6pm-midnight Mon-Sat. Real living wage of £9/hour. Late July to late August.

The front line welcoming ‘face’ of the Tattoo, providing excellent customer care and a safe space for the large audience and public around the event space at Edinburgh Castle. You should have an interest in working with the public, be well presented and approachable, and keep a cool head under pressure. Minimum 41 hours, between 5pm-1am Mon-Sat. Real living wage of £9/hour. Late July to late August.

The welcoming ‘face’ of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, providing customer care for all customers attending the Tattoo on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. You should have an interest in working with the public, enthusiasm for events/culture and be well presented and approachable. Minimum 27.75 hours, between 6pm-midnight Mon-Sat. Real living wage of £9/hour. Late July to late August.

Working with spot-light equipment on the gantry above the Castle Esplanade to enhance the show. Successful candidates will have an understanding of lighting vocabulary, good sense of direction and a head for heights. Minimum 28.5 hours, between 8-11pm Mon-Fri and 6.45pm-12.30am Saturdays. Real living wage of £9/hour. Late July to late August.

Working across the event space with the Property Manager to maintain health and safety standards and sustainability aspects of the event. This is a physically active role and best candidates will be proactive and attentive to their surroundings. Minimum 38 hours, between 5pm-midnight Mon-Sat. Real living wage of £9/hour. Late July to late August.

Based in the busy shop at the Tattoo HQ and occasionally the kiosk on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, you will work closely with the core team selling a wide range of stock. Customer service and attention to detail are key in this role. Minimum 35 hours on a rota (likely to include weekends) between 8am-5pm May-July and 8am-11pm during August. Real living wage of £9/hour. Late May and mid-July starts through to end of August. Potential for a permanent role.

Part of a satellite team working across the event space at Edinburgh Castle to promote and sell the souvenir programmes and other merchandise to a large audience. This role requires you to be enthusiastic and engaging, comfortable with money handling and ready to move high volumes of stock. Minimum 23.5 hours, between 6pm-10pm Mon-Sat. Real living wage of £9/hour. Late July to late August.

Supporting press attending the Tattoo, to get the information they need and be in the right place at the right time, alongside the duty press team. We are looking for a confident and clear communicator with customer facing experience, an understanding of media/marketing would be helpful. Minimum 38 hours, between 5pm-midnight Mon-Sat. Real living wage of £9/hour. Late July to late August.

Based at the Tattoo HQ, assisting with a range of tasks to support the smooth operation of the event and day-to-day running of the office. We are looking for someone who is friendly and proactive, and able to multi-task in a busy office environment. Minimum 35 hours, between 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, then between 8am-6pm Mon-Sat during August. Real living wage of £9/hour. Late July to late August.

Moving people and cargo across Edinburgh (and occasionally beyond) in support of the event. Working with the core team based at the Tattoo HQ, you will be moving between venues in a duty car. Successful candidates will know their way around Edinburgh, be well presented, proactive and friendly. A vehicle will be provided and for insurance purposes a clean driver’s licence is required. Minimum 40 hours, shifts are generally 9am-5pm or 5pm-1am Mon-Sat. Real living wage of £9/hour. Late July to late August.