Starting salary:27519 prorataper year
Contract type:Permanent
Grade:2
Location:Stirling Castle - Guiding Team
Working Hours:5 out of 7 35 hours per week (includes weekend and public holidays)
Interviews:To be held in person at Stirling Castle on Week Commencing 01 December 2025 /
Thank you for your interest in the post of Visitor Experience Guiding Supervisor with Historic Environment Scotland. Please see below for key informationaboutthejobdetailsonwhatrolesare available and how you can apply.
The Visitor Experience Guiding Supervisor role is a new role supporting the development and delivery of exceptional visitor experiences.
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Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland
Key Responsibilities of this role
SupportthemanagementteaminleadingateamofvisitorexperienceassistantsatStirling Castle in delivering exceptional visitor experiences.
WorkwiththemanagementteamtosupportdevelopingthevisitorexperienceatStirling Castle including contributing to and attending any relevant team meetings.
SupportthemanagementteaminensuringStirling Castleisproperlyresourcedandassistwith any recruitment as required.
EnsurecompliancewithhealthandsafetyfireandsecurityHRandsafeguarding procedures. Ensure health and safety processes and procedures are adhered to.
SupportthemanagementteaminensuringthatStirling Castleispresentedinawaytoexceed visitors expectations. Act as the first point of contact for any complaints and look to resolve and escalate as appropriate.
EnsureregularliaisonwithmanagementteamandlocalMCUmanagementtoensure resolution for any maintenance or presentation issues.
WorkaspartofateamtoensurethattheQualityAssurancegradeismaintainedand participate in local action plan delivery.
Assistwiththedevelopmentanddeliveryofguidedtourcontent
Supportthemanagementteamwithcommunityengagementactivity
Supportwithdeliveryofanyotherreasonabledutiesasrequestedbymanagementteam
Thisrolerequiresthepostholdertoactaskeyholderforthesite.
ThepostholderwillbetoworkaspartofaRotacovering7-day operations
Key requirements of the role:
In order for you to be successful in this post we will be looking for you to submit a cover letter which addresses how you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 1200 words) using examples of where you have demonstrated these criteria previously. Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life home life education or volunteer experience.Please read our CV and Cover Letter Guidancefirst before completing as you will only be eligible for selection if you use examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
Essential:
ITskillsandtheabilitytousebasiconlinefunctions
Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelywithcolleaguesatalllevels
Passionfordeliveringthehigheststandardsofcustomerservice
Capableofindependentlyhandlingtaskswhileeffectivelybalancingcompeting demands
Find out more aboutdesirableskills and experience in our full job description.
We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age race gender or gender identity religious beliefs marital status sexual orientation disability or support of our Gaelic Language Plan we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.
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Please note that at this time we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.
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Required Experience:
Manager