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Crew Leader - Fringe

Edinburgh Remote
Full-time
Temporary

Role Description

A hands-on senior role leading the planning and delivery of OOH advertising installations across Edinburgh during the Fringe. You'll be embedded from day one, helping to break down the full scope of work,  completing operational plan and lead teams through a high-intensity Build and Break schedule.
 
This is a full-time role requiring flexibility around working hours, including evenings and weekends.

What you'll be doing

  • Breaking down the full installation scope into workstreams and site schedules
  • Leading daily crew briefings and managing on-site teams
  • Conducting site visits and assessments ahead of installs
  • Overseeing safe installation of advertising structures, hoardings, banners and signage
  • Managing materials, equipment and vehicle allocation from the warehouse
  • Coordinating subcontractors and specialist crews where needed
  • Monitoring site quality and sign-off standards throughout the run
  • Supporting the Break phase — safe, efficient de-rig and site reinstatement

About you

  • Proven background in production, events, or OOH installation management
  • Comfortable leading teams of 10+ in fast-paced, physical environments
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
  • Festival, live events or large-scale outdoor project experience preferred
  • Full UK driving licence — Luton van confidence a strong plus
  • IOSH/CSCS or similar H&S awareness an advantage

Benefits

  • £20 per hour
  • Flexible working hours

Our values

Our values are really important to us. Below is a brief overview, but we’d love to tell you more!
  • AUTHENTIC – We believe that we are at our strongest and most creative when everyone can be their authentic selves. We treat everyone with respect, share our own differences and unique perspectives and feel proud of them. We are confident to pursue our passions. 
  • CARE – We take care in what we do, we are meticulous in the execution of our tasks, care for our craft is what sets us apart from the competition. We care about the world around us and how we affect it, we strive to reduce our impact, make positive contributions and improve the environments we work in. We care about our own wellbeing and each other’s, we provide support, knowledge and empathy where we can. 
  • COMMUNITY - We are part of something bigger than ourselves, one team and one community with a common goal and purpose. We each play our own important part but cannot thrive without each other. We are present and engaged for our colleagues. We recognise our role and influence in building a positive community, caring how we speak to one another, the way we make each other feel and the support we give one another.  
  • CURIOUS - We are always asking questions and learning whilst doing. We celebrate the gaining of knowledge for personal and professional growth. We keep ourselves well informed. We are collaborative and embrace alternative viewpoints and innovative approaches. We respond to the creativity in the world around us. 
  • GROW - We take ownership of our careers, set ourselves goals and thrive on challenge. We are ambitious, we see effort as necessary to grow. Individual success is all of our success. We seek out learning and embrace feedback. And we enjoy the journey.
 
BUILDHOLLYWOOD is committed to creating an environment that is inclusive to all, where everyone is treated with kindness and respect. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Do reach out to let us know if there’s any actions we can take to better support an environment where you feel comfortable.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements at any stage of the recruitment process.  We are always open to ideas from our candidates that help us to make our processes more inclusive. 

 Our website: https://www.buildhollywood.co.uk/