Ticketing Administrator

Festivals Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural organization in Edinburgh seeks a Ticketing Administrator to provide efficient box office services. The role demands excellent communication skills and a high level of attention to detail. Responsibilities include assisting various departments and selling tickets during peak sales. The organization values diversity and aims to foster an inclusive culture. Ideal candidates should apply promptly as the position may close before the deadline due to high demand.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an efficient box office service.
• Assist with selling tickets during busy sales periods.

Job description

Since 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival has existed to promote the exchange of ideas and deepen understanding between cultures through an unparalleled global celebration of exceptional performing arts. We are the original festival and bring some of the most exciting and creative artists working today to audiences from around the world.

Each August, we present the finest and most original performers and ensembles from the worlds of opera, music, dance and theatre over three weeks in venues across the city of Edinburgh. Throughout the rest of the year, we devise bespoke experiences to inspire our audiences and communities, to unlock their creativity and cultural curiosity. Our vision is simple: to provide the deepest experience of the highest quality art for the broadest possible audience.

About the Role

The role of the Ticketing Administrator is to deliver an efficient and well‑organised box office service for internal departments and visiting companies. Ticketing Administrators should display excellent communication skills and always maintain a high level of attention to detail. Ticketing Administrators may also be required to assist with selling tickets during busy sales periods.

• Apply: via the dedicated jobs portalHERE
• Deadline: 9am on Monday 5 January
• Interviews: TBC
• NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received for this role, it is possible the job opening will close before the application closing date. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

EIF is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and applications from candidates of all communities and backgrounds. Inclusive culture is the foundation for a successful workplace, this is a key focus for us across our staff, our artists, and our audiences. To increase the diversity of our staff, our recruitment includes the Rooney Rule - regarding ethnicity – and Disability Confident Scheme for interviews. For more information go to our website.

Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland. Registered charity number SC004694.