Retail

Retail & Visitor Team Leader – Deanston Distillery Visitor Centre

We’re looking for a friendly and energetic Team Leader to join our Deanston Distillery visitor team. You’ll be responsible for motivating and supporting our visitor and retail team, helping everyone perform at their best in a busy, fast-paced environment. You’ll also ensure every visitor has a welcoming and memorable experience.

Key Responsibilities:
– Lead, motivate, and support the visitor and retail team.
– Deliver excellent visitor experiences and ensure smooth daily operations.
– Foster a positive, productive, and professional work environment.
– Act as a point of contact for team members, offering guidance, feedback and support.

Requirements:
– Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally in hospitality, retail, or visitor attractions.
– Excellent communication and people management skills.
– Ability to inspire and manage a team effectively in a busy, high-demand environment.
– Friendly, professional, and customer-focused approach.

Why Join Us:
– Work in a historic and iconic distillery setting.
– Join a motivated and welcoming team in a great business and industry.
– Opportunities for career development and training.

Unique opportunity for a Retail Buyer and Visual Merchandiser to develop a new and exciting retail offer which reflects the cultural significance of the site whilst enhancing visitor experience

ROLE OVERVIEW

About the Calanais Visitor Centre

At the Calanais Visitor Centre, we are committed to preserving, researching, and sharing the rich archaeological heritage of the Calanais Standing Stones. Our vision is to create an outstanding visitor experience while maintaining a deep connection between the site, the community, and the wider world. As we embark on a transformative redevelopment, we are looking for a Retail Buyer and Visual Merchandiser to develop and build a world-class retail offer to complement and support the Visitor Centre’s aims.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, operates within a culture of respect, and creates a welcoming environment for all employees.

Role Purpose

The Calanais Visitor Centre is undergoing an ambitious £10.1 million redevelopment and will reopen in early 2026 as a world-class, 5-star visitor attraction and a thriving community hub. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a Retail Buyer and Visual Merchandiser to develop a new and exciting retail offer which reflects the cultural significance of the site whilst enhancing visitor experience and supporting the Centre’s commercial potential.

This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week. There is a degree of flexibility in working patterns for the right candidate. The role will initially be home based, with an expectation of onsite working once the Calanais Visitor Centre is open from Spring 2026.

For full job description and to apply please visit: https://careers.calanais.org/