Seasonal Steward

2 days ago

City of Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom Historic Environment Scotland Full time

Starting salary: £25,770 pro rata (proportionate to hours worked and length of contract)
Contract type: Fixed Term contract from April to September 2026
Grade: 1
Location: Craigmillar Castle, Craigmillar Castle Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4SY
Working Hours: 14 hours per week, 2 out of 7 days, weekend working expected, between hours of 9:00 to 17:00
Interviews: To be held in person on week commencing 26 January

Your role of Seasonal Steward will be a fixed term position up until 30 September 2026. The likely start date for this role is in April 2026.

Are you looking for a seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You'll get an insight into Scotland's rich history and gain valuable experience in the tourism industry and help bring Scotland's dramatic history to life for our visitors from across the world. Explore the fascinating stories from Scotland's past and share your passion with international and local visitors who come to Craigmillar Castle during the season.

You will be part of a highly motivated team looking after Craigmillar Castle. Your role will be team based, but you will also need to complete individual tasks, with the post involving both indoor and outdoor work.
 

For more information about the post and information about the team, please access the full job description for this post. Please note that if you don't have Office 365 installed on your device, this can be opened using your browser.

Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland

  • Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme – 28% employer contribution
  • 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years public holidays
  • Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
  • Support for further education and personal development
  • Study leave for work related courses
  • Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
  • Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
  • Free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties

Key Responsibilities of this role


•    Provide visitors with a world-class welcome when they arrive at the site and give a short site induction with the aid of a map.


•    Process and promote the appropriate tickets and retail items, ensuring the correct financial procedures are followed accurately.


•    Ensure a high standard of presentation throughout the site, following appropriate cleaning processes in both public and staff areas, this will include grounds maintenance.


•    Work as a team to achieve quality assurance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and to achieve overall commercial performance targets.


•    Actively support in HES seminars, events, functions and promotions.


•    Proactively communicate with colleagues across the site to ensure high performance, standards and consistency.


•    Support the Monument Manager on partnership and community engagement initiatives – projects, including volunteering, weddings and other events.


•    Promote commercial opportunities within the monument, such as upcoming events and retail products where appropriate.


•    Ensure the security of the site, buildings and contents, including acting as a keyholder (where required)


•    Ensure that the health and safety of staff, visitors and contractors is always paramount and follow the correct procedures to ensure safe operation of any equipment.


•    If interested there will be the option to deliver guided tours/talks as part of the core visitor experience.   
 

Key requirements of the role:

In order for you to be successful in this post, we will be looking for you to complete a cover letter which addresses:

1. Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland

2. How you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 800 words), using examples of where you have used these skills in the past.

Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life, home life, education or volunteer experience. Please read our CV and Cover Letter Guidance first before completing, as you will only be eligible for selection if you use examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

Essential Criteria:

  • Experience delivering high standards of customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent team working skills.
  • Cash handling experience or willingness to undertake training.
  • Ability to work independently at times.
  • A genuine interest for working in the heritage tourism industry.
  • IT skills and the ability to use basic online functions.

Find out more about desirable skills and experience in our full job description _Seasonal Steward

We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.

We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format, please reach out to us via email at  or call our Head Office at and speak to a member of our People Team.

Please note that, at this time, we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process, therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.

To submit your application online, please read our 'How to Apply' section followed by 'Apply Now' button to begin your application.

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