Operations Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Duration:
A temporary position from 20 March to 8 September 2023. The normal working week is 35 hours between 0900-1700 Monday to Friday. However, in the immediate lead up to and during the event period (July-August) you will be required to work additional (paid) hours including evenings and weekends.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administration of the microsite and accreditation system for performers, associated staff and admin workers, event teams, and contractors.
- Assist in the delivery of important communications to external stakeholders, including seasonal staff and contractors.
- Support in the organisation and delivery of training and inductions, and maintain records as required.
- Support accreditation delivery for Tattoo related events.
- Assist with the management of guests, and meeting arrangements including organising catering.
- Manage the Production email account(s).
- Respond, or facilitate responses, to Operations related queries (phone, email and in person).
- Support preparation for key events and documents.
- Co-ordinate deliveries/collection to the office and other locations.
- Other duties relating to the event as reasonably required by your manager.
- Represent the company positively in interaction with performer groups, seasonal staff, event contractors and partner organisations.
Essential Skills/Characteristics/Qualifications:
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work to instruction and deadline.
- Good administration and computer skills.
- Attentive to detail.
- Experience in customer service.
- English at Higher/A level (or equivalent).
Please visit our website (www.edintattoo.co.uk) for the full job description and application form.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 5.5 months
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- EDINBURGH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 19/02/2023
Expected start date: 20/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Assistant roles across The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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