You will focus on the recruitment, training and management of the temporary staffing teams for Generation Science (Edinburgh Science's schools touring programme) and the Edinburgh Science Festival. You will also provide some project management support, helping to plan, execute, and deliver these projects within scope, budget, and schedule alongside the Senior Project Manager.

You can find out more about both these projects at www.edinburghscience.co.uk

About you:

We are looking for someone who has experience with staff management in a festival or events environment, leading or managing people. You will have previous experience recruiting and selecting high-quality teams as well as planning staff rotas and managing staff budgets. You will be an excellent communicator who can work to a high standard under pressure of deadlines and targets. You will have strong administration and organisation skills including experience in Microsoft Office suite - especially in Excel. You will have also had experience managing projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget and have some experience with project management tools

Successful candidates for this post may be required to join the PVG scheme and subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

How to apply:

Click the link below to visit our dedicated careers portal. Please note that only applications submitted via our careers portal will be considered.

The closing date for applications is: 1 November at 11.59pm

Interviews will be held: 9-10 November 2026

Temporary contract: this position is a part-time contract of 84 days over a period of approx. 30 weeks from mid November.

View the full job description here: https://www.edinburghscience.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/JD-Temp-Staffing-and-project-Manager.pdf

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.