Event Assistant

Mint People; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint People in Edinburgh is seeking friendly, enthusiastic Event Assistants to work across a range of venues and events, including Candlelight Concerts, The Jazz Room, and The Jury Experience. You will help with set-up, greet guests, and ensure a smooth entry.

No prior experience required; you’ll be trained on-site. The role offers hourly pay of £14.50, with holiday pay included, and a smart uniform. You’ll be part of a team delivering welcoming guest experiences at each event.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours across events.

Responsibilities

• Venue Set-Up – help prepare event spaces before doors open.
• Ticket Scanning – greet guests and ensure smooth entry.
• Ushering & Guest Assistance – provide directions and answer questions.
• Pack Down – assist with dismantling setups after events.
• Creating a Warm Atmosphere – ensure guests have a positive experience.

Skills

Friendly

Outgoing

Reliable

Job description

Join Our Event Assistant Team!

Mint People are looking for enthusiastic, friendly and reliable Event Assistants to work across a variety of events and venues, such as Candlelight Concerts, The Jazz Room, An Idiot’s Guide to Wine, and The Jury Experience!

As a leading provider of hospitality staff, Mint People is renowned for delivering top-tier talent to the industry. Unlike others, we only recruit when we have work for you – and we have plenty!

Your Role:

As an Event Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Venue Set-Up – Helping prepare event spaces before doors open.
• Ticket Scanning – Greeting guests and ensuring smooth entry.
• Ushering & Guest Assistance – Providing directions and answering questions.
• Pack Down – Helping dismantle event setups post-event.
• Creating a Warm Atmosphere – Ensuring guests have a seamless and enjoyable experience.

Who We’re Looking For:

Experience isn’t essential—we’re looking for people who are friendly, outgoing and welcoming, with a natural enthusiasm for helping guests feel at ease. You’ll be part of creating a positive experience at every event, so reliability, a helpful attitude and confidence speaking with people are key.

Pay: £14.50 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.

Uniform: Smart black shirt, trousers and shoes.

Mint People is acting as an employment business. The hourly pay rate is based on individual experience and age.

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