Seasonal

Your role of Steward at Historic Environment Scotland will be a part-year, permanent position. The start date for this role is 1st April 2025.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get a unique view 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 Fort George during the season.

You will be working at Fort George, one of the most outstanding fortifications in Europe. It was built in the wake of the Battle of Culloden (1746) as a secure base for King George II’s army. Spread over 42 acres the site remains a working barracks and home to the Black Watch.

Benefits of working with HES

– A generous holiday allowance of 25 days holidays + 11.5 public holidays per year (pro-rata for employees)
– A Civil Service pension which means you will receive an employer contribution of 27% of your annual salary
– Free entry to Historic Environment Scotland sites (with up to three guests) and all English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties
– Discounts on 100’s of online retailers
– Interest free loans for bicycles and annual travel passes

Your role of Steward at Historic Environment Scotland will be a seasonal position up until 30th September. There are two positions available. The role is scheduled to begin on 1st June 2025 and end on 31st August 2025.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get a unique view 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 Fort George during the season.

You will be working at Fort George, one of the most outstanding fortifications in Europe. It was built in the wake of the Battle of Culloden (1746) as a secure base for King George II’s army. Spread over 42 acres the site is still a working barracks and home to the Black Watch.

Benefits of working with HES

– A generous holiday allowance of 25 days holidays + 11.5 public holidays per year (pro-rata for employees)
– A Civil Service pension which means you will receive an employer contribution of 27% of your annual salary
– Free entry to Historic Environment Scotland sites (with up to three guests) and all English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties
– Discounts on 100’s of online retailers
– Interest free loans for bicycles and annual travel passes

Your role of Steward at Historic Environment Scotland is a seasonal position up until 30 September 2025. The likely start date for this role is in March 2025.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get a unique view 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 Balvenie Castle and Huntly Castle.

Based at Balvenie Castle, you will prepare the site for visitors each day and welcome visitors to the site during the summer season. Assisting visitors with information and the most suitable tickets and products, you will make sure they have the best possible experience of this busy site with a rich history.

The wide variety of visitors to Balvenie Castle makes this an interesting and varied role, and the continuing increase in visitor numbers makes this an important site within the district.

You may also be asked to work at Huntly Castle, 15 miles away, from time to time—no more than once a month. Travel expenses will be paid for this and all other work travel.
Benefits of working with HES

– A generous holiday allowance of 25 days holidays + 11.5 public holidays per year (pro-rata for employees)
– A Civil Service pension which means you will receive an employer contribution of 27% of your annual salary
– Free entry to Historic Environment Scotland sites (with up to three guests) and all English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties
– Discounts on 100s of online retailers
– Interest-free loans for purchase of bicycles and annual travel passes

Your role of Steward at Historic Environment Scotland is a part-year permanent position up until 30 September 2025. The likely start date for this role is in March 2025.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get a unique view 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 Kildrummy Castle.

Based at Kildrummy Castle, you will prepare the site for visitors each day and welcome visitors to the site during the summer season. Assisting visitors with information and the most suitable tickets and products, you will make sure they have the best possible experience of this site with its rich history.

The wide variety of visitors to Kildrummy Castle makes this an interesting and varied role, with the opportunity to give guided tours to small groups of appreciative visitors.

You may also be asked to work from time to time – no more than once a month – at Corgarff Castle, 20 miles away. Travel expenses will be paid for this and all other work travel.
Benefits of working with HES

– A generous holiday allowance of 25 days holidays + 11.5 public holidays per year (pro-rata for employees)
– A Civil Service pension which means you will receive an employer contribution of 27% of your annual salary
– Free entry to Historic Environment Scotland sites (with up to three guests) and all English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties
– Discounts on 100s of online retailers
– Interest-free loans for purchase of bicycles and annual travel passes

Recruitment Open Day
Date: Tuesday 17th December 2024
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall
For further information email orkneyevents.vo@hes.scot

You role of Steward at Historic Environment Scotland will be a seasonal (S) or part year permanent (PYP) position with various hours and contract durations available. The likely start date for these roles is between March and June 2024 and you will need to attend training in Orkney and in Inverness (travel will be provided) in March if your role starts in April or May.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get a unique view 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 Orkney during the season.

Orkney’s fascinating history engages thousands of visitors each year. From the World Heritage sites forming the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, to the medieval Bishops and Earls Palaces in Kirkwall there is wide range of sites to suit all interests.

Orkney and Shetland district has 40 properties, of which six are staffed and you will be based at one of the staffed sites, with potential to work at other sites for the right candidate.

Benefits of working with HES

– A generous holiday allowance of 25 days holidays + 11.5 public holidays per year (pro-rata for employees)
– A Civil Service pension which means you will receive an employer contribution of 27% of your annual salary
– Free entry to Historic Environment Scotland sites (with up to three guests) and all English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties
– Discounts on 100’s of online retailers
– Interest free loans for bicycles and annual travel passes

Your role as Monument Manager will be a part-year permanent position until 30 September 2025. The likely start date for this role is March 2025.
Are you looking for a flexible 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 Tolquhon Castle during the season.
As the Monument Manager, you are responsible for the staff, visitors, and contractors working on the site. You ensure a safe, enjoyable and inspiring visit for everyone, and will find that visitors truly appreciate the special nature of the site and are overwhelmingly enthusiastic and excited by their experience.
Tolquhon Castle is a charming historic site nestled in rolling farmland near Tarves and Pitmedden. Visitors appreciate it for its interesting history, its location tucked away among trees and fields, and its particularly calm atmosphere. Visitors love visiting this site and enjoy sharing their pleasure.

Benefits of working with HES
– A generous holiday allowance of 25 days holidays + 11.5 public holidays per year (pro-rata in line with hours/length of contract)
– A Civil Service pension which means you will receive an employer contribution of 27% of your annual salary
– Free entry to Historic Environment Scotland sites (with up to three guests) and all English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties
– Discounts on 100s of online retailers
– Interest-free loans for purchase of bicycles and annual travel passes

You are welcome to join us for the Recruitment Open Days at Urquhart Castle on 5th & 6th January (10:00 – 15:30) where you can learn more about the roles available, meet current staff and hear the benefits we offer to our team. Please book your place by emailing openday.vo@hes.scot

Your role of Evening Steward at Historic Environment Scotland will be a part year seasonal position until 30 August 2025. The likely start date for this role is in March 2025.

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

The post holder will be responsible for delivering the highest standards of visitor experience at Urquhart Castle working across all areas, including in the shop, admissions areas and outside within the car park and castle.

Benefits of working with HES

– A generous holiday allowance of 25 days holidays + 11.5 public holidays per year (pro-rata for part-time employees)
– A Civil Service pension which means you will receive an employer contribution of 27% of your annual salary
– Free entry to Historic Environment Scotland sites (with up to three guests) and all English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties
– Discounts with 100s of online retailers
– Interest-free loans for bicycles and annual travel passes

You are welcome to join us for the Recruitment Open Days at Urquhart Castle on 5th & 6th January (10:00 – 15:30) where you can learn more about the roles available, meet current staff and hear the benefits we offer to our team. Please book your place by emailing openday.vo@hes.scot

Your role of Castle Steward with Historic Environment Scotland will be a part year permanent position up until 30th September. The likely start date for this role is in March 2025.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get a unique view 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 Urquhart Castle during the season.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering the highest standards of visitor experience at Urquhart Castle. This role will primarily involve working as part of our Castle Guiding Team; delivering talks to visitors, working within our visitor experience areas and assisting with the mooring of visiting boats.

Benefits of working with HES
– A generous holiday allowance of 25 days holidays + 11.5 public holidays per year (pro-rata for part time employees)
– A Civil Service pension which means you will receive an employer contribution of 27% of your annual salary
– Free entry to Historic Environment Scotland sites (with up to three guests) and all English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties
– Discounts on 100’s of online retailers
– Interest free loans for bicycles and annual travel passes

Your role of Mobility Driver will be a seasonal position up until 31/10/25. The likely start date for this role is 17/3/25.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get a unique view 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 Edinburgh during the season.

The Mobility Driving Team aims to welcome and deliver a world class service to every visitor. All duties within the team involve working with people, and teamwork is crucial to our success. This role incudes both driving the car and acting as banksman on a rotating basis and involves working outside in all weathers. When the car is not required, members of the team assist with providing general information for visitors inside Edinburgh Castle, providing information on other sites within the estate and are also able to promote other services such as the benefits of membership and explorer passes.

Edinburgh Castle is the most popular paid visitor attraction in Scotland. As such, it is a faced past, dynamic and interesting place to work. No two days are alike, and you get to meet people from all over the world. The service we provide is consistently very well received and allows people to experience the castle in a way they may not have thought possible. The job provides great satisfaction and enjoyment due to how much visitors to the castle appreciate the service.

We are currently recruiting for the roles of Seasonal Castle Guide with Historic Environment Scotland. These will seasonal positions up until the end of September or October 2025 depending on start date. The likely start date for this role is in March or May 2025. There are multiple roles available.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get a unique view 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 Edinburgh Castle during the season.

Our castle guides are the connection between the monument’s history, the visitor and the monuments future. We educate and provide information to enhance the visitors experience, helping them to make the most of their visit to the castle.

Having dominated the Edinburgh skyline for over 3,000 years, Edinburgh Castle is steeped in history having served as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress, and it’s the historical past of the site that makes it an interesting and exciting place to work.
Even today the castle still serves as a home for the Scottish Crown Jewels.
Edinburgh Castle still has a strong military connection, with the Headquarters for the Edinburgh Garrison housed in the New Barracks, because of this connection various military parades and gun salutes take place on selected dates within the castle calendar, assisted by castle staff, this can make each day different.

Your role of Assistant Ranger with Historic Environment Scotland will be a seasonal position up until October 2025. The likely start date for this role is April 2025.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get an individual view 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 Holyrood Park or Linlithgow Peel during the season.

Seasonal Assistant Rangers’ tasks and roles are mainly outdoors and focus on visitor safety, patrolling and operational delivery. The post-holder will have a strong focus on visitor engagement, landscape protection and nature conservation, and will be expected to set exemplary standards. There will be opportunities to assist in the delivery and development of learning, community and volunteer engagement.

Holyrood Park offers excellent scope for our Ranger Service staff to enjoy the outdoors. This unique and popular site has a fascinating story and our team offers many captivating interpretations for our audiences’ enhanced understanding, appreciation and pleasure. The team actively engages in encouraging responsible public behaviour to help us protect and promote our sites for current and future users.