Catering and Events Team Assistants

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

UE02 £22,995 to £23,028 per annum, pro-rata, plus 18.1% uplift

CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events

Open-ended (permanent)

Guaranteed hours: 20 hours per year, every year

Vacancies: 12

The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection is the commercial arm of the world-leading University of Edinburgh, including the conference and events team. We provide professional services across a broad portfolio of conferences, meetings, and events, from major international conferences to day meetings and prestigious dining events (approximately 2,000 events annually) held at venues across the University. Additionally, the team operates a large Outside Catering and Delivered Hospitality service to University buildings and private and corporate locations across the city.

We are seeking friendly, charismatic, and professional individuals to join and strengthen our diverse team. As a Catering and Events Assistant, you will support operational service delivery, including setting up, service, clearing, and other activities for a wide range of conferences and events. This role offers opportunities to learn new skills and develop professionally.

Your Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong communication skills
• Exceptional customer service
• An excellent team player
• A keen eye for attention to detail
• Flexibility

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Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

Benefits

As a valued team member, you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging, and rewarding work environment
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. For details, visit our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to see the total value of your pay and benefits.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award, is a member of the Race Equality Charter, and is a Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Additional Information

Prior to employment, you must demonstrate your right to work in the UK. The university cannot sponsor international workers for this role. International applicants must have an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key Dates

The application deadline is 13 May 2025, with a closing time of 11:59 pm GMT. Adjustments are made for applicants outside the UK based on local time zones.

About Us

The University of Edinburgh is a research-intensive institution committed to addressing global challenges through teaching, research, and innovation, guided by core values.

About the Team

The Accommodation, Catering, and Events team provides residential accommodation and catering services for students and staff, operating cafes, conference services, and more, serving over 200,000 guests annually and supporting over 2,000 events.