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Your role of Steward at Historic Environment Scotland will be a part-year, permanent position up until 30th September. The likely start date will be 1st April 2025

Are you looking for a 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 the Blackhouse during the season.

You will be responsible for delivering the highest standards of visitor experience at The Blackhouse, a traditional, fully furnished thatched house. Working across all areas, including in the shop/admissions area and outside. In addition, you will be carrying out manual tasks associated with the upkeep of the site, including lighting and maintaining the traditional peat fire

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