Jobs

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

Application Deadline: Wednesday 15/01/2025