
Visitor Services Assistant
Organisation: The National Trust for Scotland
Salary: £12.60 Per Hour
Location: Craigievar, Alford AB33 8JF
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and talented customer focused individuals to join our
team at Craigievar Castle.
Situated in Royal Deeside Craigievar is the iconic ‘pink’ castle and is a popular visitor attraction for
tourists and locals alike.
Staff should be passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences to our visitors and
guests and able to maximise opportunities to generate income. It’s important that Visitor Service
Assistants (VSA’s) ensure the property, and its assets are safe and secure. Furthermore, we’re
looking for team workers who are also able to use their own initiative and are driven to make a
difference.
This role is about creating a 5-star visitor experience and providing outstanding customer service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide a consistently high standard of visitor care at all times when:
• Welcoming visitors and promoting the value of Trust membership
• Assisting visitors in selecting and purchasing the most appropriate ticket option
• Ensuring that stock is displayed and that the stock is kept tidy.
• Guiding visitors throughout the property and providing information on its history, its
furnishings and inhabitants.
• To provide excellent customer service
• Handling cash accurately and processing sales
• To actively drive-up selling opportunities on membership through strong knowledge and an
excellent customer service.
• Be able to take responsibility for your own development and learning.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours and days including working weekend and Bank
Holidays as appropriate.
• To work across departments when necessary, supporting the wider team
• To provide consistently excellent customer service when dealing with high volumes of
customers and busy periods, including coach visits.
• Adhering to the property’s quality standards including wearing of uniform.
• Ensuring health and welfare of property staff, volunteers and visitors by adhering to the
Trust’s Health, Safety and Environment policies and guidelines. This includes working within
the property’s “Safe System of Work” (the system for managing Health & Safety).
Application Deadline: Sunday 30/03/2025