Project and Sales Assistant
Edinburgh Science Closing date: Sun, 04 Oct 2026
- Part time
- Under £10K
- Apply now
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
This is an exciting and diverse opportunity focusing on our schools touring programme, Generation Science, and the annual Edinburgh Science Festival. The role is key to the smooth running of our busy programming and operations teams.
You will focus on selling science shows and workshops to schools, providing support for touring performers and supporting the smooth running of the preparation and delivery phases of these projects through administration of project logistics and production needs. This will include procurement of accommodation, travel, consumables and equipment, as well as effective communication with stakeholders and coordination of the print process.
You can find out more about both these projects at https://www.edinburghscience.co.uk/
Pay: £13.45 per hour (approx. 31 weeks)
Hours: 21 hours per week (rising to 28 hours per week for approximately 10 weeks from mid Feb - mid April)
Duration: Temporary, approx. 31 weeks
Location: Edinburgh
Job Requirements
Essential:
Excellent phone manner
Previous experience of working with databases and IT systems
Excellent administrative and word processing skills, proficient in all MS Office packages
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team
Good standard of written communication.
Ability to work under pressure to ensure deadlines and targets are met
Excellent attention to detail
An interest in science and/or education
Reliable, positive & flexible working manner
Desirable:
Previous call centre / telesales experience
Knowledge and experience using Artifax
Knowledge of geography of Scotland
Experience supporting a busy team in an administrative capacity.
Please note: By the start of any employment with Edinburgh Science, you must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence to support this.
Job Responsibilities
Meet sales targets for Generation Science 2027 touring programme
Administrative support to the project, science engagement and production teams to required deadlines
Effective communications with schools, external partners, performers, clients, and stakeholders
Procurement of accommodation, travel, consumables and equipment within agreed budgets
Timely and accurate recording of financial data
Coordination of the print process, ensuring that all deadlines for drafts, proofing and print production are met
At Edinburgh Science we welcome applications from all backgrounds because we believe that bringing together people with different perspectives, ideas and experiences always leads to better discussions, decisions and results.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Project and Sales Assistant
- Salary: Under £10K (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Festival
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Sun, 04 Oct 2026
- Location: Scotland
How to Apply
Please apply via our dedicated careers portal: https://sciencefestival.teamdetails.com/application/track/279
Please note that only applications submitted via our careers portal will be considered.
- Contact name: Laura McLister
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Edinburgh Science
Edinburgh Science Foundation is an educational charity that inspires people of all ages and backgrounds around the world to experience the wonder of science and technology. Best known for Edinburgh’s annual Science Festival – the world’s first science festival and still one of the world’s largest – and for our Learning programmes like Generation Science which tours Scotland and brings science to life in classrooms throughout the year.