Jobs

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.

Application Deadline: Wednesday 15/01/2025