Event Crew and Technicians

About the Organisation

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 that sees Generation Science tour Scotland and bring science to life in classrooms throughout the year and promotes STEM careers to teens through initiatives such as Careers Hive. An increasing worldwide element shares our content, passion and expertise more widely through an extensive portfolio of international projects.

About the Role

As part of our network of contractors, you will support the production team in delivering our multi-disciplinary events programme including opportunities at our flagship festival in April 2025, schools touring program from January 2025, and other ad hoc events and warehouse operations.

Our production department operates from our warehouse; our base for developing, maintaining, and storing kit. Prior to events, we require assistance at the warehouse to procure, audit, pack, and refurbish our stock.

Our festival work consists of a large family-focused venue which operates interactive science, technology, engineering and maths workshops. Our workshop materials and exhibition setups are high-quality builds which provide a safe, fun, and educational experience for young people. More activations of a similar nature take place in the National Museum of Scotland, other partner venues, and at outdoor locations across the city. Over the course of the festival, we also run an adult programme of talks and presentations with a more conventional conference or cabaret-style setup.

About You

Our work spans many disciplines and requires people with multiple skill sets and backgrounds including but not limited to:

• Set and scenery construction and installation
• Scenic artistry
• Driver-runner duties
• Warehouse duties – which include auditing, exhibition maintenance, packing and preparation of goods for upcoming or returning events
• Electrics on exhibition and live events
• Understanding of sound, lighting, AV equipment
• Stage crew
• Electronics
• Carpentry
• Stage Management

We have a strong preference for people with a multi-skilled background and the ability to adapt and take on various tasks, not limited to their core discipline. We also are interested in other disciplines not listed above. An interest in science and learning is appreciated.

How to Apply

• Download: the full job description HERE
• Apply: via the dedicated jobs portal HERE
• Deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible.  We reserve the right to close applications early. Submitting your name into the pool ensures your application will be considered for shortlisting.  We will only be able to offer work to successful candidates with applications submitted to the pool.

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.