Historic Environment Scotland
Longmore House, Edinburgh

Steward

Job summary

Salary Band £24454 - £25331
Location The Western Isles
Hours 14 per week
Closing Date 15 January 2025 at midnight
Reference HES/24/252

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

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To apply for this post, please complete an online application form, which can be accessed below. Guidance on completing the application can be found in the ‘Guidance notes for applicants’ document, which we recommend that you read, as well as Job Description for the post – both can be accessed via the links above. If you are unable to complete an online application form, please contact the recruiting team (contact details are provided in the Job Description for each post) and they will arrange for an application form to be sent to you. Please note that as we operate an e-recruitment system, we will contact you via the email address that you provide to update you on the outcome of your application.

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