Contact

HR Advisor: Colin George

hr@eft.co.uk
Tel: 0131 622 8095

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Jobs

Applications and Guidance
The Trust is proud to offer applicants an opportunity to work with us and will ensure that all applications are dealt with equitably and in line with our Equal Opportunities Policy. Our selection and recruitment process is structured to enable heads of departments to select the most suitable candidates to join the Trust.

Advertised Vacancies
Targeted recruitment will be carried out in the press and/or on the internet for all vacant positions. Every vacancy is advertised below on this page. The advert will give all the details required about how to apply and state a deadline for completed applications. The Trust will only accept applications which are made using our Application Form.  Please do not submit a CV with your completed Application Form – all the information we require to be able assess your application should be included within the completed Application Form.  Please ensure all documents you send clearly state which position you are applying for and, if applying for more than one post, complete separate Application Forms.

Speculative Applications
There are a number of departments for which casual staff recruitment is ongoing throughout the year for which speculative applications are considered: Front of House / Catering and Bars / Box Office / Stage / Electrics / Wardrobe. You can submit a CV personally at the Festival Theatre Stage Door, email or send your CV to the HR Department. Please ensure that you include a covering letter detailing why you would like to work with us, what area of the theatre you are interested in and the contact details of at least two referees.  With these details your CV will go to the correct head of department for consideration. We will retain speculative CV’s for 3 months.

Work Experience/Placements
The Trust is unable to offer work experience placements at this time due to the level of resources available and the volume of such requests.

Contact
If you have any queries or questions on recruitment with the Trust, please contact Colin George, HR Advisor on 0131 622 8095 or email hr@eft.co.uk

CURRENT VACANCIES

Box Office Operators (casual)

Festival City Theatres Trust (The Festival and King's Theatres) is looking to recruit two Box Office Operators to join its box office team in September 2010.

Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and will strive to provide exemplary customer service to all our patrons.  As the face and voice of the Trust to patrons purchasing tickets for performances, candidates must display a professional yet friendly manner and be able to work well under pressure. 

As a casual post we cannot guarantee you a minimum number of hours per week, though we will endeavour to rota one post for between 30 and 40 hours per week and the other up to 20 hours per week, depending on level of business.  To cover the operational needs of the post and department your hours of work will include evenings and weekends.
 
If you are interested in applying for these posts, please contact
Colin George at hr@eft.co.uk or call 0131 622 8095. 
He will send you an Information Pack, including full job description and a guide to terms and conditions, and the Trust’s Application Pack.

Closing date: noon on Wednesday 11 August 2011.
Interviews: Thursday 19 August 2010.
Starting Date: Tuesday 7 September 2010

Open recruitment Day - Front of house and Bar staff

Open Recruitment Day
Saturday 31 July 2010
Front of House and Bar Staff (casual)

Festival City Theatres Trust is recruiting for ushers and bar staff for the period of the Edinburgh International Festival.

Front of House and Bar Staff are expected to provide the highest level of service to customers at the King’s and Festival Theatres.  As the public face of the Trust you will maintain a smart, presentable and professional image to customers at all times and ensure that all customers are greeted and served politely and efficiently.  Friendly and outgoing, front of house and bar staff have a passion for customer service.  You will be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about our venues and take pride in delivering a first class service.

How to apply:
• Download the Application Pack below. 
• Fill out the application form and bring it along with proof of ID (a passport is best), to the Festival Theatre at 10.30am on 31 July 2010. 

Any queries contact Colin George, HR Advisor, at hr@eft.co.uk.


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