Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted
July 19, 2026
Job Description
Pertemps are working with our public sector client to recruit an Events Officer on a temporary basis.
📍 Location: Edinburgh city centre (office based)
🕒 Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (may require out-of-hours work depending on events)
💷 Pay Rate: £21.56 per hour
📅 Duration: Temporary 6 months
🔑 Start Date: End of July
We are seeking an experienced Events Officer to support the planning and delivery of high-profile public and civic events across Edinburgh.
About the Role
As part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s events operations team, you will provide specialist event management support for major city events, helping to maintain Edinburgh’s reputation as a world-leading cultural capital.
You will work across Council services, emergency services, and external stakeholders to ensure safe, effective planning and delivery of events.
Key responsibilities:
📍 Location: Edinburgh city centre (office based)
🕒 Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (may require out-of-hours work depending on events)
💷 Pay Rate: £21.56 per hour
📅 Duration: Temporary 6 months
🔑 Start Date: End of July
We are seeking an experienced Events Officer to support the planning and delivery of high-profile public and civic events across Edinburgh.
About the Role
As part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s events operations team, you will provide specialist event management support for major city events, helping to maintain Edinburgh’s reputation as a world-leading cultural capital.
You will work across Council services, emergency services, and external stakeholders to ensure safe, effective planning and delivery of events.
Key responsibilities:
- Support public space a...