Event Planners for hire in Edinburgh
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
- Leadership
- 5%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 48%
- Master's degree
- 21%
- High school diploma or GED
- 17%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Live Nation
Sodexo
The University of Edinburgh
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 372 profiles for Event Planners in Edinburgh
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £32,252 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £26,161 – £39,762 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Assistant Event Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsRelationship ManagementManagementTeam ManagementFringe Events Co-ordinator
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareEvents Management/ Fundraiser/ Arts
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingEvents & Hospitality Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentProject Planner
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
PMPSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPrimaveraPPM ToolsProject Management SoftwarePrimavera P6Event Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Customer ServiceLevel 2 in Customer ServiceFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsServingGuest RelationsCustomer ServiceTable ServiceCustomer Interaction
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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 28 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, organisational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for event planners?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to event planners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event planners include: event operations manager, corporate event coordinator and events coordinator.
What level of education is common for an event planner?
Bachelor'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 10 years of professional experience.
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