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Edinburgh Street Team, Soho Theatre Company

  •  Scotland
  •  Under £10K (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes June 2, 2026
  •  jobs@sohotheatre.com
  • #Comedy
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Job Summary

Every year, Soho Theatre takes numerous theatre, comedy and cabaret shows to Edinburgh festival Fringe. What's really key is that we have a friendly, hard-working, tenacious street team that are passionate about communicating our work to potential audiences.

Job Description

Perfect for theatre, comedy and cabaret fans, this role is the ideal opportunity to be a part of the world's biggest arts festival alongside a team of award-winning producers. Soho Theatre's previous Edinburgh programmes have included artists such as Urooj Ashfaq, Patti Harrison, Jinkx Monsoon, Lucy McCormick, Spencer Jones, Natalie Palamides, Vir Das, and Fleabag.

If you're confident, excellent at attracting (the right kind of) attention, have bags of enthusiasm, you'd be Ideal to join our Edinburgh team.
Job Outline
Flyering & the public

Engage with Edinburgh audiences, with a view to promoting shows, performers and the Soho Theatre brand
On occasion, attach reviews to print, for hand to hand distribution and/or outdoor campaigns
Where appropriate, transport print around Edinburgh to key locations

Operational

Take instruction from senior staff members, be proficient in anticipating their requirements
Communicate issues to a senior member of the team
Provide consistent positive attitude when working with other staff members

General

Support the aims and objectives of Soho Theatre Company
Be familiar with Soho Theatre's programme
Attend wider-company meetings and other internal meetings as required
Uphold the theatre's Equal Opportunities Policy and Health & Safety Policy at all times
Communicate efficiently with the rest of the Edinburgh flyering and marketing team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of flyering activities
Any other duties as may be reasonably required
The pay for the role is £14.80p/h. Average shift length will be 3-4 hours.
We will be offering a number of minimum hour contracts over a 6 day week as well as some zero-hours contracts for those that want more flexibility.

Job Requirements

Person Specification
Qualities
Approachable and good at communicating, proactive.
Able to think on your feet and think ahead.
Ability to maintain a calm attitude under pressure, reliability, flexibility.
Logistical and pragmatic thinking.
A love of theatre, comedy, cabaret and performance
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills.
Effectively working within a team.
Experience
Experience in a Front of House or customer service position.
Experience of dealing directly with the public.
Desirable Experience
Experience within an arts or festival environment.
An interest in/knowledge of Soho Theatre.

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How to Apply

To apply, please complete the application form linked. When completing your application form, please read the job description carefully. We will shortlist for the position based on how you respond to the job description and the person specification.

The deadline for submitting your application is 2 June. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

If you would like to submit your application in another format, or you have any questions about this role, please contact [email protected]
Please apply by 10am, 2nd June

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