Event-Planners for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organisational Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
Bachelor's degree54%Master's degree18%Vocational or technical training15%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Heritage PortfolioThe HEINEKEN Company
Aberdeen Standard Investments
Time at current job
Less than a year57%2-5 years29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 172 profiles for Event-Planners in Edinburgh
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £31,786 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,786 – £39,181 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Groups and Experiences Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Social Media PlatformsCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceSupervising ExperienceManagementPrince Waitress
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationForkliftGymnasticsCoachingHospitalitySales+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementGuest RelationsCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesConstituency Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Writing SkillsFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationResearchManagement+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceComplaint HandlingNetworkingFringe Events Co-ordinator
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSport Operations Team Member
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceCategory B1 LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProject Planner
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Project ManagementPMPSkills
Communication SkillsProgramme ManagementAnalysis SkillsPrimaveraProject Management SoftwarePrimavera P6
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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: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to event-planners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event-planners include: groups and experiences assistant, freelance tour guide and events/ restaurant manager.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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