VACANCY DETAILS

Job Title: Retail Assistant (Fixed Term) Edinburgh Fringe

Company Name: Edinburgh Fringe

Location: Edinburgh

Hours / Days Of Work: Normal working hours are six hours per shift, between 09:00 and 18:30, Monday to Sunday. Follow link for full information on shifts available.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: 13.45 per hour.

Job Description:
We are looking for outgoing and motivated Retail Assistants that want to provide great customer service to visitors to the Fringe so they can have the best Fringe experience possible. The Fringe shop during August is an exceptionally busy hub selling merchandise and also providing information to Fringe visitors and often it’s the first-place visitors to the Fringe come.

Experience and Qualifications:
Essential Experience working in a busy environment, particularly in retail or hospitality. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people, including all ages, nationalities and those with access requirements. Ability to listen, engage with a customer’s needs, and respond concisely and helpfully. Adaptable and able to pick up new information/systems quickly. Ability to maintain a calm and steady demeanour under pressure, while providing an efficient and effective service. Attention to detail, with good numeracy skills and accurate cash handling. Good command of English. Desirable Experience of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe or working within a similar festival. Local knowledge of Edinburgh and the festival season. A knowledge of manual handling techniques. Foreign language skills in any languages, but especially Spanish, French, German or Italian. British Sign Language skills.

Application Process:
Apply via link below.

Closing Date: 08/06/2026

Web Link: https://www.edfringe.com/about-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies/retail-assistant-fixed-term/

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