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OI PEASANTS! WE’RE RECRUITING…

Ever fancied embarking on the scariest and funniest journey through Edinburgh city as a walking tour actor? We’re bringing together an outstanding cast of theatrical actors to help transport our guests back in history with our new weekend only walking tours.

If you revel in being mischievous and want to be released onto the streets of the city, taking little peasants and their families on a discovery of Edinburgh’s most perilous past, then apply today… IF YOU DARE

What you need

First class communicator with a clear speaking voice in English
A good general knowledge of history of the area (training provided)
A theatrical flair is crucial to delivering a scary fun walking tour
Good presentation and timekeeping skills
Motivated, energetic, and comfortable keeping a potentially large group of people entertained
Can learn and retain information provided by a script and from own research
Must be available to work weekends
The Edinburgh Dungeon walking tour is 60-minutes of walking, laughing, and learning, suitable for little peasants and their families. Guests are transported back in history and recounted tales of Edinburgh’s murky past by our Dark Jester.

As a walking tour actor, you’ll deliver stories with a theatrical flair. In character, you’ll deliver a scripted tour, which is crafted to be interactive so improvisation will also form a key part to your performance. As well as maintaining strong characterisation throughout the walking tour, you’ll also be touring some of Edinburgh’s spectacular sights, so an interest in history is a must. First aid training and conflict training will be provided.

These roles are seasonal, weekend only working, offering a minimum of 10 guaranteed hours per week. You’ll need to be flexible with working hours and days, which will include weekdays, weekends and public holidays as required.

We welcome all applications, we do not cast based on ethnicity, identified gender, or body size.

What’s in it for you?

Alongside the opportunity to inflict your unique personality on guests from across the nation, you’ll also receive:

Fortnightly pay at £10.35 per hour
25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% off LEGO online
Merlin Magic Pass – giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets
The cell doors are open and ready to welcome you…

August – September

We are looking for professional and motivated individuals to represent one of Dumfries & Galloway’s finest tourist destinations during our 2022 season.

In this role you will work in our tearoom and cabin welcoming visitors, serving hot and cold drinks, delicious cakes and lunches, and ensuring that the highest standards of hygiene are maintained. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a busy visitor services environment.

• Do you have good customer service skills?
• Can you demonstrate a flexible approach to work and a can-do attitude?
• Are you a team player who is able to communicate with a wide range of people?

Hours and shifts will vary and will include weekends. As Drumlanrig Castle is not accessible by public transport, access to your own transport is essential.

Interested? Please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to recruitment@buccleuch.com.

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Our busy summer season is due to start and we are getting ready for opening up the new Dome Experience at Discovery Point. We are looking for additional staff to join our team in this new varied role, working in our café, shop or assisting with conferences and events at Discovery Point or Verdant Works. You should be able to provide high standards of customer service have some experience in a customer service role and or café/events service

Thank you for your interest in the post of steward with Historic Environment Scotland, based at Iona Abbey and Nunnery. This is a fixed term and pensionable appointment.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering the highest standards of visitor experience at Iona Abbey and Nunnery working across all areas, including in the shop, admissions area and outside, with delivery of guided tours a core part of the role.

This is a full time position, 37hs per week until 30th September.

JOB PURPOSE
To maximise visitor enjoyment by providing an efficient and accurate service, and high standards in housekeeping based on the needs of the property.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Housekeeper is responsible for a wide variety of housekeeping duties in connection with the well-being and care of the holiday accommodation and visitor facilities at Crathes (as per the Trust’s Housekeeping Procedures Manual), including the following:

• Maintain stock-levels of housekeeping consumables and janitorial supplies.
• Routinely clean and look after the holiday accommodation and will involve but is not limited to:
o vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing of floors
o dusting/polishing of surfaces and fittings such as furniture, ornaments, panelling, stairs, and doors
o dusting/wiping of sills, skirtings, door, and window frames
o cleaning of windows
o cleaning of lavatories, sinks, etc
o changing of bed linen and towels, and making of beds
o cleaning of bathroom/toilet areas and fittings
o cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
o checking functionality of lighting, heating, TV/radio etc
o replenishing of welcome/hospitality trays, and consumables
o cleaning and providing clean laundry for each occupancy
o disposal of general household waste

• To be first point of contact in case of queries or questions from clients regarding the holiday property and to provide additional service or help when requested.
• Assist with the administration of any repair works.
• Monitor the condition of furniture – reporting any loss or damage to the Visitor Services Manager
• Ensure COVID 19 Guidelines and Safe Systems of Work is implemented effectively within function and with external contractors.
• Undertake any administration required in support of housekeeping, including (but not limited to): planning regimes for routine and in-depth cleaning; stock control and ordering of recommended cleaning consumables/janitorial supplies; recording work undertaken.
• Deliver excellent customer care to foster a friendly and inviting atmosphere for visitors.
• Share in the common responsibility of working in a manner mindful of the Trust’s obligations to minimise impact on the environment, through e.g. efficient use of water/heat/light, recycling and the disposal of waste, and considered use of transport.
• In accordance with the property’s procedures, share in the common responsibility for the safe evacuation or management of colleagues and visitors in the event of a fire or security alert or alarm. This includes weekly fire alarm checks whilst cleaning and keeping a record of the checks.

Working front of house you will meet and greet visitors and assist them so that they have a great visitor experience. You will also sell tickets and retail goods.

Previous experience of delivering high quality service to others is essential but just as important to us is your confident and visitor focused disposition. You will be moving around the museum a lot, sometimes working outside and in areas exposed to the elements.

There is currently one seasonal position available. The working hours for this position are 5 days (5 x 5 hours, 25 hours per week), 10:40-16:20 with 40 minutes lunch, between April and October each year on a rota that includes weekends. There may be the opportunity to work part-time between November and March but this is not guaranteed.

Job Description

Job Purpose:
To take an active role with the day to day running of the venue. Including running reception desk, gift shop, room bookings and display area operations. Key function is to provide first class services to the visiting public.

Responsibilities:
1. Provide a first class visitor experience at all times and act as a role model for excellent customer service.

2. Undertake reception duties, (e.g. admission of members of the public, dealing with enquiries, process bookings and retail sales using electronic systems, issuing customer research paperwork, maintain and monitor electronic records, etc.).

3. Work in the attraction shop/retail area, actively selling merchandise, merchandising, restocking and rotating stock as well as ensuring general up keep of the area.

4. In line with legal and operational guidelines, process cash and card transactions, bank income and complete daily and weekly income records.

5. Proactively encourage visitors to make a donation to support their visit, actively upselling benefits of contributing through donations.

6. Actively and accurately deliver visitor information on the attraction, other Live Borders facilities and the wider visitor/heritage economy of the Borders and beyond using a range of resources including on site materials and digital facilities.

7. Dealing with general enquiries and relaying these to relevant staff where appropriate, recording data relating to offers of prospective loans or donations received from the public.

8. Assist with the proper security of the venue, including key holding duties.

9. Follow daily cleaning and housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining an excellent customer service experience, including but not limited to; emptying waste bins, dusting, glass cleaning and vacuuming, customer toilet checks throughout the day, welcome area outside building is clean and well presented. This work will involve some handling and lifting abilities and use of standard cleaning equipment.

10. Liaising with the Assistant Curator/Supervisor regarding matters relating to the museum, displays, collections and facilities as per agreed procedures. Ensure that museum displays are fit for purpose i.e supplies of hands-on material are adequate, electronic equipment is in working order, displays/interpretation are in place.

11. Assist at events including, private views, education activities and group visits.

12. Undertaking minor maintenance/repairs as directed to the displays, fixtures and fittings, including replacing light bulbs (where possible), monitoring environmental conditions (where appropriate) and ensuring that all matters of significance are recorded appropriately and reported to Assistant Curator/Supervisor for attention.

13. Undertake occasional work on the museum collections as directed including; compiling and checking paper records, museum paperwork duties, data collation and input, answering enquiries and re-packing boxes of museum objects as per established procedures.

14. Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within the organisation
15. Comply with, and ensure compliance with, all Live Borders policies and procedures

16. Ensure services meet Health and Safety standards established by Live Borders

17. As an employee you must take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself, other employees and anyone else who may be affected by your work activities carried out. Employees shall work in accordance with policies, procedures, information, instructions and / or training received.

18. This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the job. It is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement to undertake your duties in another Live Borders venue to meet requirements of the Service or Live Borders.

Thank you for your interest in the post of Steward at Craigmillar Castle with Historic Environment Scotland, this is a fixed term appointment.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering the highest standards of visitor experience at Craigmillar including in the shop, admissions area and outside, with delivery of guided tours a core part of the role.

1 vacancy, 37hrs per week, Fixed-term until 30 September 2022.

£19,800 – £20,751 p/a pro rata.

Purpose of the role

To maximise our visitors’ enjoyment of National Trust for Scotland managed sites by maintaining excellent standards of service, optimising opportunities to gain income and ensuring that the site and its’ assets are safe and secure.
Specifically, to ensure the smooth and safe operations in Admissions, Retail, Visitor Centre, Catering and Events activities making the property the best possible place to visit and work.
We are looking for talented and customer focused individuals to join our team and to help us make Crarae Gardens a 5* Visitor Attraction.
We are looking for people who have experience or a keen interest in Visitor Experience and Scotland’s’ Heritage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide a consistently high standard of visitor care at all times when:

– welcoming visitors to the site and processing their admission/retail or catering purchase in a friendly, efficient and knowledgeable manner.
– welcoming visitors with special needs / impairments and providing a high level of service in accordance with the Equality Act.
– welcoming International visitors and aiding with specific needs.
– welcoming large groups in an efficient and warm manner.
– answering visitors’ queries about the site, education facilities and the local area.
– housekeeping duties.
– Maintain high standards of hygiene in the catering facility and ensure HACCUP regulations are adhered to.
– To make and serve barista grade coffee and assist with catering
– assisting in the day to day running of a retail offer.
– providing information about the site, its history, contents, offers and merchandise.
– promoting National Trust for Scotland brand to include our Membership scheme, events, upselling other properties and any promotional campaigns, being proactive in the selling of Membership and Gift Aid.

To maintain excellent standards of site and personal presentation at all times:-

– the general ongoing operational cleaning of all areas as necessary, toilet cleaning, emptying waste bins and as appropriate vacuum cleaning, mopping, sweeping, dusting and polishing where required.
– ensuring site is ready to open and welcome visitors by the set opening time.
– wearing correct uniform, name badges, or PPE as required.
– reporting all instances of damage and wear and tear issues promptly to your line manager.
– working in harmony with other departments; gardening, grounds maintenance and site repair employees/contractors.

Financial Responsibilities –

– To adhere to all financial procedures to include till operation and banking and safeguarding of monies: to implement amendments to standard procedure as instructions may dictate.

– To actively upsell products, services and memberships to facilitate the visitors’ enjoyment.

Health and Safety –

– To ensure site meets with Health and Safety legislation in liaison with your department manager.

– To ensure that visitors vacate the site at close of business and that the site is secured at end of day.

– To use personal protective equipment as provided and directed by your line manager.

JOB PURPOSE
To maximise our visitors’ enjoyment of National Trust for Scotland managed sites by maintaining the excellent standards we set across our properties to enable us to provide the best possible experience for our visitors. Providing an efficient, reliable service and high standards in housekeeping based on the needs of the property. Specifically, to ensure that all areas and public facilities are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards, to make the property the best possible place to visit and work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
The post is responsible to provide a consistently high standard for visitor care at all time and for a wide variety of housekeeping duties in connection with the well-being and care of the property. Besides the focus on the area housekeeping the role supports other VSA areas as admissions, catering, retail etc. in response to the needs to the business.
• Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness to all visited and non-visited areas of the property as directed by your line manager;
o The general ongoing operational cleaning of all areas as necessary, as toilet cleaning, emptying waste bins and as appropriate vacuum cleaning, mopping, sweeping, dusting and polishing when required etc.;
o Room changeover/turnaround, bedmaking etc. where required;
o Working with the public, cleaning during trading hours.
• Ensuring site is ready to open and welcome visitors by the set opening time;
• Actively support the Trust’s Conservation programme and undertake general housekeeping duties to the highest level of care which may include:
o In line with current NTS best practice, clean and care for the collection of furniture, books, artworks, glass, china silverware, other artifacts and delicate fabrics and curtains;
o Checking of collections and domestic inventories during changeover;
• Reporting losses/breakages, wear and tear and repairs required immediately to your line manager;
• Deliver excellent customer care (internal and external) to foster a friendly and inviting atmosphere for visitors, staff and volunteers;
• Working in harmony with other departments; visitor services, events, gardening, maintenance and site repair employees/contractors;
• Provide support to enable functions and events to be successfully delivered;
• Share in the common responsibility of working in a manner mindful of the Trust’s obligations to minimise impact on the environment, through e.g. efficient use of water/heat/light, recycling and the disposal of waste, considered use of transport;
• Follow Trust policy regarding Health and Safety, Environmental Sustainability, and Collections Care;
o Wearing correct uniform, name badges, or PPE as required;
o reporting all H&S hazards, fire risks, and instances of damage and wear and tear issues promptly to Maintenance Manager.

The current duties of this job do not require a criminal records (Disclosure Scotland) check to be carried out.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications
• No formal educational qualification required.

Skills, Experience & Knowledge
Essential
• Sound previous housekeeping experience including:
o cleaning and presentation of areas open to the public or let for holiday-rental
o Evidence of taking action to identify health and safety issues, required repairs, damage etc.
• Personal commitment to high standards of cleanliness
• Personal commitment to excellence in customer care
• Flexible, helpful outlook to customers and colleagues
• Attentive to detail with an eye for presentation and finish
• Ensure that all activities undertaken are compliant with the Trust’s health and safety policies
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to get along with a wide range of people
• This is a physical job, which will normally include use of vacuums, mop and bucket, lifting, fetching and carrying laundry and objects
• Working flexibly in response to the needs to the business, including evening/weekend work and lone working
• An understanding and commitment to the aims and objectives of the National Trust for Scotland
• Living the values of the National Trust for Scotland and encourage colleagues to do the same
o The ability and willingness to understand others’ perspectives and to consider the impact of your actions on them and to adapt your actions as necessary.
o The ability and willingness to learn and try new things, to be flexible and step outside of your comfort zone.
o An open and honest way of communicating, ready to ask others for their ideas and to be open to hear and consider different points of view.
o A pro-active approach to taking initiative and to driving forward ideas and projects designed to improve daily operations and deliver an exceptional visitor experience.