Event staffing · UK
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Event hosts, registration teams, exhibition assistants and conference staff for exhibitions, corporate events, launches and festivals. Post a job for free and set your own pay rate.
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Staff Playbook is an event staffing agency for organisers, agencies and venues that need presentable, well-briefed people on the day — from a single host at a product launch to a full registration team at a multi-day exhibition.
The staffing challenges we solve
Fixed dates, no flexibility
Events don't move. You need people confirmed ahead of time and briefed before doors open.
Short, intense bookings
Many events need a large team for a day or two only. Booking by the shift avoids contracts and retainers.
Events in different cities
Touring shows and national conferences need local talent at each stop. Add every location to one brief.
Guest-facing roles
Hosts and registration staff are the first people your guests meet. We match people to the tone of your event.
Build, live and break days
Exhibition and conference schedules shift between set-up, live and break-down. Book different team sizes for each day.
Late changes
Attendance grows, a stand gets bigger. Update your requirement and we'll look for additional available talent.
Types of staff available
Event assistants
General support across set-up, live days and break-down.
Event hosts
Welcoming, guiding and looking after guests.
Registration staff
Check-in, badges and guest lists at the door.
Exhibition assistants
Stand support, lead capture and visitor engagement.
Conference staff
Room management, wayfinding and delegate support.
Corporate hospitality staff
Service and hosting at corporate and VIP events.
Event supervisors
Experienced leads to manage your on-site team.
How Staff Playbook works
01
Tell us what you need
Submit your staffing requirements, location, dates and number of workers required.
02
We find the right people
We search our growing UK talent network and identify suitable candidates for your brief.
03
Confirm your team
Review and approve the talent put forward before anyone is booked.
04
Get to work
Staff Playbook helps manage the booking and assignment process, so your team arrives ready.
You can post jobs yourself through the platform and manage bookings in your client portal, or contact the Staff Playbook team for managed staffing support on larger or more complex requirements.
Transparent pricing
Our self-service model is simple: you set the pay, we add our fees, and you only pay for the talent you book. VAT is added at 20%.
See full pricing and calculator- Free business registration
- Free job posting
- No monthly subscription
- You set the talent pay rate
- 20% management fee
- £5 booking fee per talent member, per shift
Larger or recurring staffing requirements? Managed staffing is quoted individually.
Talk to our teamWhy choose Staff Playbook?
- Event staff experience from launches and activations delivered by Feet On The Street Co.
- A growing UK-wide talent community of 600+ registered members.
- Flexible staffing — one person for one shift, or a team across several locations.
- Talent across hospitality, events, promotional and retail work.
- Straightforward business registration and free job posting.
- No monthly subscription — pay only for the talent you book.
- A dedicated team to support your staffing requirements.
- Backed by the experience of Feet On The Street Co., established in 2017.
Frequently asked questions
- How quickly can I find event staff?
- Post your job with dates, location, roles and pay rate. We review every brief and come back with suitable talent, usually within one working day. For large events, the earlier you post the better.
- What types of event workers can I book?
- Event assistants, hosts, registration staff, exhibition assistants, conference staff, corporate hospitality staff and event supervisors.
- Can I recruit staff for a one-off event?
- Yes. Most event bookings are one-off. You can book one person or a whole team for a single day.
- Can I staff events in several cities?
- Yes. Add every location to your brief and we'll look for talent near each one, which also helps reduce travel costs.
- How does pricing work?
- Registration and job posting are free. You set the hourly pay rate, and we add a 20% management fee and a £5 booking fee per talent member, per shift. VAT is added at 20%.
- Do I need a subscription?
- No. There is no monthly subscription — you only pay for the talent you book.
- Can Staff Playbook manage event staffing for me?
- Yes. For larger or recurring events, contact our team about managed staffing support, which is quoted individually.
- How do I register my business?
- Post a job to get started — no account needed first. Your client account is set up from your first job, free of charge.
Need reliable staff? Let's get your team sorted.
Whether you need one person for a single shift or a team of people across multiple locations, Staff Playbook can help connect your business with the right talent.