Demonstrating at the Expo
Paid game demo work at UK Games Expo
The job:
- Learning multiple board games before the UKGE takes place.
- Attracting people to your stand to demonstrate board games.
- Demonstrating gameplay and answering questions about the games.
- Liaising with the exhibiting company on demonstration requirements.
About you:
- You are enthusiastic about board games.
- You can pick up rules quickly and articulate them to other players effectively.
- You enjoy talking to people.
- You are proactive and a team player.
We are looking for paid demonstrators available to work on all 3 days of UK Games Expo: Friday 30 May 2025 to Sunday 1 June 2025.
We offer three work patterns:
- Full-Time (27 hours). You will be required to work on the exhibitor stands, demonstrating games during trade hall opening hours on all 3 days. You will get 45 minutes lunch break on all 3 days.
- Part-Time (23 hours). You will be required to work on the exhibitor stands demonstrating games during trade hall opening hours on all 3 days but will get one-half day off to enjoy the show. You will get 45 minutes lunch break on the other 2 days.
- Extended Hours (28+ hours). In addition to working on the show days of Friday to Saturday, some exhibitors ask for assistance with setup and the show preview on Thursday, and we can offer Full-time and Part-time options where you also work on Thursday afternoon or evening.
In all cases, the hours shown include 2 hours before the UK Games Expo for you to learn the games you will demonstrate at the show.
Payment
You will be paid based on the current UK Minimum Wage of £11.44 an hour.
You will be paid by bank transfer after the UK Games Expo. Your bank details will be collected at the show.
Other benefits
Exhibitor passes for the entire show will be provided.
You will be offered accommodation based on sharing a twin room on Friday 30 May 2025 and Saturday 31 May 2025 (and Thursday night if you work the extended hours). Alternatively, an equivalent room allowance can be claimed for organising your own accommodation (subject to prior approval and presentation of receipts). In some cases, as bedroom capacity on the NEC site is limited, you may be asked to take this option
You will be provided with food vouchers to obtain a meal from the Street Food vendors at the Hilton Hotel.
How to apply
To be considered for a demonstrator role, you must be 18+ years of age and have the right to work in the UK. (This means being a UK citizen or resident, or having settled or pre-settled status in the UK.) Apply using the button below.
By applying for this position, you accept that your email and address may be shared with the publishers to facilitate acquiring the games to learn and also for them to communicate their requirements.