Marketing Assistant, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026

UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading science organisation is seeking a Marketing Assistant for the Edinburgh Science Festival 2026. This exciting role involves delivering marketing communications, updating digital platforms, and assisting at events. Applicants should have a keen interest in marketing with strong content creation skills. The position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic festival environment. The salary is £90 per day, with the role based in Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing or communications is desirable.
• Strong written communication skills for content creation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team during events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of the marketing plan for the festival.
• Update digital channels and produce content.
• Assist at events and represent the festival.

Skills

Marketing communication

Content creation

Event assistance

Job description

Marketing Assistant, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026

Deadline 4 Jan 2026 Organisation Edinburgh Science Job title Marketing Assistant, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 Location Edinburgh Salary £90 per day

This is an exciting and busy role and is a unique opportunity if you are looking to pursue a career in marketing. It will give you excellent experience working across all aspects of our festival campaign. Some of the areas you will get involved in are:

• Assist with delivery of all aspects of the marketing and communications plan for our 2026Festival;
• Updating the Science Festival digital channels – producing content for the website, e-newsletters and social media channels;
• Assisting with the design, delivery and distribution of branded materials for sponsors and stakeholders;
• Assisting at film and photo shoots during the Festival, along with attending events and representing Edinburgh Science Festival.