£14.51 per hour
About the Role
Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts is seeking an Admin Event Assistant for a temporary, full-time role based in Edinburgh city centre. This office-based position, offering £14.51 per hour for 36 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm), involves supporting the Event and Public Space Operations team over a six-month period starting at the end of July. Your primary duties include providing administrative support for event applications and public space coordination. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain service standards. The ideal candidate is organised, detail-focused, and capable of managing multiple tasks. Strong communication skills and previous experience in a similar administrative capacity are essential.
Pertemps are working with our public sector client to recruit an Admin Event Assistant on a temporary basis.
📍 Location: Edinburgh city centre (office based)
🕒 Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
💷 Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour
📅 Duration: Temporary 6 months
🔑 Start Date: End of July
We’re looking for an organised and detail-focused Admin Event Assistant to support the delivery of Edinburgh’s public space and event operations.
About the Role
As part of the Event and Public Space Operations team, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth coordination of public space use and event applications across the city. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to help maintain high-quality service delivery.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the Event and Public Space Operations team
- Taking and distributing minutes of meetings
- Providing admin support for event and public space applications
- Managing documentation, approvals, and record control
- Liaising with event organisers via email and telephone
- Maintaining accurate stakeholder and contact records
- Handling customer and stakeholder enquiries in line with procedures
- Supporting specifications, quality checks, and contract documentation
- Assisting with procurement and tender support where required
- Supporting web pages and public event calendars
You’ll need:
- Previous administrative experience in a customer-facing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Minute-taking experience
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
- Confidence working with a range of stakeholders
- Professional and organised approach
Working Environment
Primarily office based, with occasional work from partner sites. Some evening or weekend work may be required during live events. The role involves managing time-sensitive queries and maintaining accurate records.
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