Job Description

Competitions Administrator - Ingliston, Edinburgh

Contract:

Full time, Fixed term to end July 2026

Salary:

26,000 per annum, pro-rated to length of contract

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with some flexibility

Additional hours are likely to be required in the lead up to, and during the Royal Highland Show in June.

About RHASS

RHASS (Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland) is Scotland's agricultural charity and is the leading voice for Scottish agriculture and the rural community. Founded in 1784 with the guiding principles to promote the regeneration of rural Scotland, those principles still ring true today. Today and in the future, the charity strives for new ways to preserve, educate and support the industry and people who live and work in the Scottish countryside. RHASS is the charity who puts on the Royal Highland Show at the Royal Highland Centre (RHC), showcasing the very best in farming, food and rural life.

The Role

The Competitions Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Competitions Department on a range of short and longer term projects for the Royal Highland Show.

What You'll Do

Assist the Competitions team with all aspects of project administration including:

Provide administrative on the organisation of all competition sections at the Royal Highland Show. Key contact and lead for certain competitions, specifically the Scottish Championships. Administrative support for committees including agendas, minutes and action logs. Use of internal RHASS systems including competitions CRM system. Working with other internal staff teams and key contractors to ensure all aspects of competitions are delivered. Work as part of the team during the Royal Highland Show to ensure competitions run smoothly, process results, and provide a face-to-face point of contact for exhibitors. Lead on the management of the competitions enquiry mailbox and phone line. Manage the administration of the RHASS trophy process.

What You'll Bring

A knowledge of agricultural shows and/or livestock and/or equine sectors is essential. Good communication skills, and ability to work alongside all levels of the team. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, especially an intermediate understanding of excel to include the use of formulas, pivot tables etc. Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail. Enthusiastic, self-motivated and organised, with good time management skills. Professional and approachable attitude. Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential. The role will require some flexibility in working hours in the run up to the Royal Highland Show.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and encourage early applications.

We may close the vacancy sooner if we receive a high number of suitable applicants

To apply,

please upload your CV and a covering letter by 5.00pm on

Friday 16th January.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/01/2026