Event Planners for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Microsoft Office7%Customer Service7%Education level
Master's degree36%Bachelor's degree36%Vocational or technical training13%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years4%3-5 years14%Current company
7IMBilfinger UK
Biomathematics and Statistics ScotlandTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years21%2-5 years34%
Browse Indeed's database of 160 profiles for Event Planners in Edinburgh
Last updated: 25 Jul 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £34,170 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,851 – £41,924 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Operations and Events Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Social Media ManagementFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateManagementFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerpointFringe Events Co-ordinator
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsStockingServingSales Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
ITIL CertificationEnglishSkills
Microsoft PowerpointSocial Media ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeAdministrative ExperienceSenior Events Supervisor
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPersonal LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeAdministrative ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTransport planner, Volunteer Work
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceCare CertificateSkills
SalesCommunication SkillsReception Coordinator & Switchboard
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
Customer ServiceCash HandlingProject PlanningBusiness AnalysisAnalysis SkillsProcess Improvement
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What's the average time to fill an event planner role?
The average time to fill an event planner role is 27 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do event planners tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an event planner include: communication skills, microsoft office and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event planner?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Food Hygiene Certificate.
What are some job titles related to event planners?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event planners include: transport planner, volunteer work, events and sales manager and senior events supervisor.
What level of education is common for an event planner?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for an event planner in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event planner?
Most event planners have 12 years of professional experience.
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