Experience Performance Artists

Creative Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leader in performance arts seeks Experience Performance Artists for a temporary role at the Johnnie Walker Brand Home in Edinburgh. The role involves engaging visitors, delivering presentations, and creating memorable interactions. Candidates should have a background in acting or live performance and be comfortable with a flexible work schedule that includes evenings and weekends. Competitive pay of £13.45 per hour, with 22.5 to 30 hours weekly depending on availability. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a prestigious brand.

Qualifications

• Acting or Live Performance background required.
• Experience in hospitality or tourist attractions is preferable.
• Flexibility with work schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Memorise and recite various performance scripts.
• Engage and greet visitors at the Johnnie Walker Brand Home.
• Deliver engaging presentations to groups of 30+ visitors.

Skills

Experience in acting or live performance

Fluent spoken English

Comfortable with technology

Ability to engage with visitors

Job description

Our prestigious client, Diageo, are looking for Experience Performance Artists to join their team on a temporary basis (full-time and part-time hours are available).

Top Accountabilities

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• Ability to memorise and recite various experience scripts
• Warmly greet visitors and provide introduction to the Johnnie Walker Brand Home
• Confidently speak in front of large visitor groups to explain and express concepts and processes in a clear and engaging manner; share the Johnnie Walker Brand Home story through emotionally engaging presentations, conversations, and world‑class storytelling
• Presentation for up to 30+ visitors within character
• Actively engage visitors to enhance their experience
• Provide a consistent premium level of service and promotion of brand message to all visitors byश्य being a Brand Champion; promote responsible drinking
• Assist within other areas of the Experience department and not limited to
• Assist with special events

Qualifications and Experience required

• Acting or Live Performance background required
• Be comfortable with the use of technology
• Experience in hospitality, food & beverage, or tourist attraction industry preferable
• Ability to fulfil character profile requirements; able to walk and perform simultaneously, often on a moving stage.
• Fluent Spoken English, additional languages are beneficial
• Desire to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Requires considerable movement around the Johnnie Walker Brand Home to carry‑out job role and activities
• Must be flexible with work schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings

Contract for services

Hours: from 22.5 hrs to 30 hrs weekly (depending on the candidate's availability)
Pay rate: £13.45 per hour
All hours worked are paid on a weekly basis (in arrears)
Start time: between 10am and 10pm (flexibility is required)

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The deadline is Saturday 28 February 2026 at 23:55.