Project and Production Officer

2 days ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Edinburgh Science Full time

**About the Role**:
We are seeking a Projects and Production Officer to provide high-quality administrative support to our organisation. This is an exciting and diverse opportunity focussing on the annual Edinburgh Science Festival, and supporting our wider UK work as required. The role is key to the smooth running of our busy programming and operations teams.

You will focus on the administration of project logistics and production and content needs. This will include supporting the production process by taking on aspects of procurement, print management, creating schedules, managing hired materials and assisting with the creation and tracking of project documentation.

Under the direction of the Senior Manager - Production and Technical you will also undertake practical and administrative tasks as required to ensure the smooth running of the Edinburgh Science Festival.

You will be a confident communicator, able to collect and synthesise data from a wide variety of sources. You will be capable of balancing priorities and deadlines effectively, ideally with experience of doing so in a fast-paced festival or live events environment.

**About You**:

- Proven administrative skills, including a meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel to a high standard.
- Excellent written communication and editing skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively prioritise the demands of multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and targets are met.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to work and communicate professionally with a diverse range of internal staff and external suppliers/third parties.

Prior experience working in festival or live event delivery, for example as a stage manager or a member of production crew, is desirable but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Edinburgh Science where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your administration knowledge and experience within an exciting and dynamic working environment.

**How to Apply**:
You will be asked to upload _**your current Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Please also include two references.**_

**Please note**: By the start of any employment with Edinburgh Science, you must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence to support this.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: From £105.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 02/02/2025

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