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 explain them to other players effectively.
• You enjoy talking to people.
• You are proactive and can work in a team effectively.

We are looking for paid demonstrators available to work on all 3 days of UK Games Expo: 31st May to 2nd June 2024. We offer three work patterns:

A) Full Time (27 hours). You would 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.

B) Part Time (23 hours). You would 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.

C) 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 the Thursday and we can offer Full Time and Part Time options where you also work on the Thursday afternoon or evening.

In all cases the hours shown include 2 hours prior to UK Games Expo for you learn the games you will demonstrate at the show.

Payment

You will be paid wages calculated upon UK Minimum Wage of £11.44 an hour.

You will be paid by bank transfer after 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 2nd June and Saturday 3rd June (and Thu night if you work the extended hours). Alternatively an equivalent rooming 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

In order to work as a demonstrator you must be 18+ years of age and have the right to work in the UK. (This means being an UK citizen or resident or having settled or pre settled status in the UK.) Apply using the button below.

By applying you accept the condition that your email and address may be shared with the publishers to facilitate getting you the games to learn and also to communicate their requirements.