Steward

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You'll get an insight 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 Edzell Castle during the season.

Come and work in Edzell Castle in Edzell, Angus, a county of rolling hills and glens along the stunning east coast of Scotland. A role that will enable you as part of the Visitor & Community team help visitors create memories to last a lifetime at these fantastic properties.

Edzell Castle was home to the Lindsays, a gifted, turbulent and tragic noble family who acquired the estate in 1358. The lordly seat was a motte and bailey residence near the medieval church. In the 1500s, the family built a brand new castle – the one we admire today. What do you know about the Seven Cardinal Virtues, Seven Liberal Arts & the Seven Planetary Deities & how do they relate to the gardens of Edzell, can you excite visitors about that?

Benefits of working with HES

A generous holiday allowance of 25 days holidays + 11.5 public holidays per year (pro-rata in line with hours/length of contract)

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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