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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) 9am-5pm May-July and September-October then between 9am-11pm during August. Real living wage of £9.30/hour. May to end of August or October. Potential for a permanent role.

Assist with a range of tasks to support the smooth operation of the iconic Edinburgh event and day-to-day running of the Tattoo office, as summarised below.

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 (including weekends) between 8am-5pm (and 8am-11pm during August only). Real living wage of £9.30/hour. May, June and July starts through to September. Potential for a permanent role.

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 38 hours, between 5pm-1am Mon-Sat. Real living wage of £9.30/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, interest in live outdoor performances, 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 £9.30/hour. Late July to late August.

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 £9.30/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 £9.30/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 £9.30/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 25 hours, between 5.30pm-midnight Mon-Sat. Real living wage of £9.30/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 £9.30/hour. Late July to late August.

A key position between a large international cast and the Production team, you will be completely immersed in the Tattoo experience for the month of August. We are looking for candidates with lots of energy, experience of working with groups and trouble-shooting, and able to combine excellent organisation with being an engaging host. To support your duties, we will provide you with food and accommodation during this time. On the basis that there is not a regular patter of working Liaison Officers receive a fixed amount and are not remunerated on an hourly basis. 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 at a live outdoor performance, 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 6pm-midnight Mon-Sat. Real living wage of £9.30/hour. Late July to late August.

A close-knit and multi-tasking team based at the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, preparing for and ensuring guests are well looked after before, during and after the show as part of their booked package. You should be well presented, a confident host and prepared to contribute to all aspects of the role. Real living wage of £9.30/hour. Late July to late August.

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 £9.30/hour. Late July to late August.

We are looking for a self-starter with strong communication skills to undertake the duties and responsibilities of Personal Assistant to the CEO/Producer. Duties are extensive, diverse and detailed in respect of network, diary management (including extensive travel arrangements) and engagement with staff and outside agencies at all levels. This is a fixed term post to cover a period of maternity leave from late January. Please submit your CV and a covering letter to employment@edintattoo.co.uk before Monday 13 January.