Artist

Performance Artist The Johnnie Walker Experience, Edinburgh Salary: £26679/annum plus annual bonus, product allowance, 34 days of holiday and many more

Full Time, permanent

Closing Date: 15th Sept 2026

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to Smirnoff and Don Julio, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

Our Scotland Brand Homes are world-class visitor experiences that bring our iconic whisky brands to life through immersive storytelling, exceptional hospitality and premium events. Johnnie Walker Princes Street is our global flagship experience, welcoming visitors from around the world while creating unforgettable moments that inspire a lifelong connection with our brands.

You’ll join the Johnnie Walker Experience Leadership Team, working alongside experts across hospitality, visitor experience, food & beverage, retail and marketing to deliver exceptional events and guest experiences in one of Scotland’s leading visitor attractions.

As a Performance Artist, you’ll bring the Johnnie Walker story to life through engaging live performances that entertain, educate and inspire visitors from around the world. Working as part of our Experience team, you’ll combine acting, storytelling and exceptional customer service to deliver unforgettable moments throughout our guided visitor experience.

• Perform scripted characters and live presentations that bring over 200 years of Johnnie Walker history to life.
• Deliver engaging performances for groups of visitors while creating memorable, immersive experiences.
• Welcome guests and confidently share the Johnnie Walker story through world-class storytelling and customer engagement.
• Answer visitor questions, provide way finding support and promote responsible drinking throughout the experience.
• Support the wider Experience team with special events, training and operational activities as required.
• Continuously develop your knowledge of Johnnie Walker, Scotch whisky and our visitor experience to deliver exceptional service.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for performance with hospitality, developing your acting and presentation skills while representing one of the world’s most iconic whisky brands.

This could be the right opportunity for you if you have:

• A background in acting, theatre or live performance with the confidence to perform in front of large audiences.
• Outstanding storytelling, presentation and communication skills.
• A passion for creating memorable customer experiences in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine interest in whisky, Scottish heritage and learning about the Johnnie Walker story.
• A collaborative, customer-first approach with the flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Experience with in hospitality, tourism or visitor attractions would be advantageous. Additional language skills are welcomed, with Mandarin being particularly beneficial.

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

• Product allowance and membership discounts
• Contributory pension scheme
• Competitive annual bonus
• Generous holiday allowance
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Worker Type :
Regular

Primary

Location:

Princes Street