Project and Sales Assistant


Company:	Edinburgh Science
Salary:	from £13.45 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH7 4GH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a Project and Sales Assistant to provide high-quality sales and administrative support to our organisation. 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

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 4th October at 11:59PM

Interviews will be held: Friday 9th October 2026

Temporary contract: this position is a part-time (3 days a week) contract for a period of approx. 31 weeks from 19th October 2026.

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.

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