Freelance in Person Event Host, Edinburgh

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Visit.org Full time

What Motivates Us

There is room for everyone We empower each other to innovate and create processes that use technology to generate meaningful, lasting change. We enjoy the challenge of finding solutions to problems that are not a way around it but through it. We’re driven by the opportunity to help enterprises and their employees around the world to contribute to their communities.

**About Visit.org**:
Visit.org is an enterprise SaaS company delivering purpose for a more engaged workforce. With its proprietary content across 90+ countries, Visit.org is providing the infrastructure and content for purpose-driven employee and client engagement. Some of our customers include Colgate, ADP, IBM, Adobe, Twilio, Twitch, Nielsen, and others.

**Role & Responsibilities**:
Be the host for a fun, engaging, team building, social impact activities, experiences and events that support a great cause

Welcome, engage, and inspire participants while supporting nonprofits in facilitating the in-person event

**Qualifications**:
Fluent in English

Based in Edinburgh, UK

Availability to work on a contract per-event basis

Comfortable interacting with groups of people as well as one on one as they keep the events flowing and the participants engaged

Easy conversationalists with lots of energy, charismatic personality, and a sense of fun

Background in acting, comedy, improv or similar profession that requires engaging and interacting with an audience is a bonus and not required

Experience with group facilitation and managing group dynamics

High energy and a positive attitude

Quick thinker—sometimes during events, things go wrong; you can problem-solve on the fly

Extremely comfortable with and enjoys public speaking

Excellent customer service and presentation skills

**What we offer**:


  • Events Assistant

    7 days ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **Events Assistant** **UE05, £25,742 - 29,605 per annum, Full-time, Open-ended** **Engagement & Communications Team, Edinburgh College of Art, CAHSS** **The Opportunity** We are looking for an Events Assistant to join the Engagement and Communications team at Edinburgh College of Art. The role will provide administrative and practical support to the...

  • Box Office Assistants

    4 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Edinburgh Science Full time

    **Are you passionate about science and eager to be a part of one of the most thrilling events in Edinburgh? Here's your chance! We're on the lookout for dynamic and enthusiastic Box Office Assistants to join our team for the upcoming Edinburgh Science Festival.** **About the Role**: As a Box Office Assistant, you'll be at the heart of the festival, playing...

  • Events Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

    Contract Type – Fixed Term (2 years) With the possibility of extension, subject to fundingFull Time - 35 Hours Per WeekThe OpportunityThe position is based at the Software Sustainability Institute (SSI) and will require the post holder to manage and chair the SSI's two main events, as well as provide event organisation support and advice for other smaller...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Edinburgh Science Full time

    **About the role**: Edinburgh Science Festival is recruiting for committed, confident Front of House staff to work at one of the biggest Science Festivals in Europe. These are exciting and busy roles, offering a unique opportunity if you are looking to pursue a career in events or hospitality management. We’ll be holding exciting events from **Monday 25...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Creative Edinburgh Ltd Full time

    Creative Sectors: Sustainable Fashion and Textile Industry (Evening) Join us for an evening all about sustainable fashions and textiles in partnership with Creative Edinburgh. What to expect from this event Partnering with Creative Edinburgh, we will focus on helping freelancers understand what opportunities exist in the world of sustainable fashion and...

  • Casual Event Staff

    4 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Team Support Staff Edinburgh Full time

    Do you want to work at the biggest events across Edinburgh? Team Support are existed to be working with a number of clients in and around Edinburgh to support with on going events in the area. We are looking to add to our pool of Casual staff, No experience need just the right attitude and a smile. **What you will be doing**: - Working across a number of...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **Grade: UE05 (salary range £25,742- £29,605 pro rata)** **Department: Edinburgh Global** **Contract Type: Fixed Term - 9 Hours Per Week (12 months in the first instance) **The Opportunity**: The post holder will organise and promote a range of cultural events for the Instituto Cervantes. In addition, they will provide administrative support and assist...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Visit.org, Inc. Full time

    org is looking for an experienced, responsible, and driven  Freelance Event Specialist  to help us manage the logistics of an upcoming in-person event, which will be held live at a city near you! The right candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, love of live events, extreme passion for our mission, and the energy and discipline to come in and help...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **EI Grade 4** **£21,840** **Edinburgh Innovations (EI)** **Part time, 15 Hours per week** We are looking for a Startup Summer Accelerator Intern to join the EI Student Enterprise Team. **The Opportunity**: **Startup Summer Accelerator**: The Student Enterprise Team run a Startup Summer Accelerator programme for a small cohort of early-stage...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Marriott International, Inc Full time

    **Job Number** 24015454 **Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location** W Edinburgh, 1 St James Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP **Schedule** Full-Time **Located Remotely?** N **Relocation?** N **Position Type** Non-Management **W Edinburgh is hiring a Host/Hostess to join the pre-opening team! We invite you to play an...

  • Science Communicators

    1 month ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Edinburgh Science Full time

    **We are looking for enthusiastic Science Communicators to join our Festival Team from 27 March - 16 April 2023!** **About the role**: **Are you outgoing, do you enjoy working with the public, especially with families and children?** As a Science Communicator with Edinburgh Science Festival, you will form part of the team delivering entertaining, hands-on...

  • Event Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom COREcruitment Full time

    Job Title Event Manager - Events AgencySalary: NegotiableLocation: EdinburghMy client is an event management company who are seeking an experienced Event Manager to join their fun and dynamic team. The Event Manager will be responsible for coordinating and delivering amazing events for clients in the UK and all over the world.We are looking for someone...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom fst Federation of Scottish Theatre Full time

    Two opportunities to join the Momentum team this summer, welcoming key international cultural players to the Edinburgh Festivals and helping them to get the most out of their visit. Momentum International Industry Coordinators Edinburgh’s Festivals are world-class cultural assets for Scotland with an international reputation and appeal unmatched by any...

  • Front of House Team

    1 month ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Edinburgh Science Full time

    **We are looking for Front of House Team members to join our Festival Team from 27 March - 16 April 2023!** **About the role**: Edinburgh Science Festival is recruiting for committed, confident Front of House staff to work at one of the biggest Science Festivals in Europe. These are exciting and busy roles, offering a unique opportunity if you are looking...

  • Events Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

    Contract Type – Fixed Term (2 years) With the possibility of extension, subject to funding Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week The Opportunity The position is based at the Software Sustainability Institute (SSI) and will require the post holder to manage and chair the SSI's two main events, as well as provide event organisation support and advice for other...

  • Front of House Team

    1 month ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Edinburgh Science Full time

    **We are looking for Front of House Team members to join our Festival Team from 27 March - 16 April 2023!** **About the role**: Edinburgh Science Festival is recruiting for committed, confident Front of House staff to work at one of the biggest Science Festivals in Europe. These are exciting and busy roles, offering a unique opportunity if you are looking...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

    **Grade UE03 - £21,978 - £22,681 per annum. (A revised salary range for this grade of £22,681 - £24,248 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024) + 15% Premium Band payment for flexible working** **Corporate Services Group/Accommodation, Catering & Events, - Hospitality and Events Collection** **Full Time - 35 hours per week** **Contract - Open...

  • Hospitality Host

    1 month ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Gather & Gather UK Full time

    **Hospitality Host - Monday to Friday with paid overtime**: **£24,960 per annum****: **Edinburgh**: At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Pertemps Edinburgh Full time

    Location: Edinburgh Salary: 30k DOE Contract: Permanent We are currently seeking a Merchant Countersales Person to join our client in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business and maintaining existing relationships with our customers. Responsibilities and Duties Dealing with customers face to face and over the...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Blank Space Recruitment Full time

    Venue Sourcing Specialist - Events Edinburgh / Hybrid £Fantastic opportunity to join a leading events company within their venue finding team! With an established client base and vibrant UK wide team, this leading events management agency works with clients in a wide range of sectors offering full event planning from concept to completion. As well as...