Seasonal Steward Hermitage Castle and Chapel

Starting salary:25770 pro rata (proportionate to hours worked and length of contract)
Contract type:Part Year Permanent
Grade:1
Location:Hermitage Castle Newcastleton Hawick TD9 0LT
Working Hours:22.4 hours per week Friday to Sunday hours between 9:00 to 17:00
Interviews:To be held in person on week commencing 26 January 2026

Your role of Seasonal Steward will be a part year permanent position up until 30 September 2026. The likely start date for this role is in April 2026.

Are you looking for a seasonal job that is both fun and unique Youll get an insight into Scotlands rich history and gain valuable experience in the tourism industry and help bring Scotlands dramatic history to life for our visitors from across the world. Explore the fascinating stories from Scotlands past and share your passion with international and local visitors who come to Hermitage Castle during the season.

You will be part of the team looking after Hermitage Castle. You will be self-directed and independent while interacting with the visitors to the castle.

Hermitage Castle is a gateway into the Scottish Borders and has a rich colourful history tying into Mary Queen of Scots and many characters of renown.

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Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland

• Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme 28% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) 11.5 public holidays
• Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
• Support for further education and personal development
• Study leave for work related courses
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
• Free entry to English Heritage Manx and Cadw properties

Key Responsibilities of this role

Provide visitors with a world-class welcome when they arrive at the site and help them to find their way around the tower.
Sell tickets and shop items handle payments and ensure the correct financial procedures are followed accurately.
Monitor vehicles coming in to make sure parking and access rules are followed.
Help keep everyone safe on site especially when Tower events or activities are taking place.
Greet group bookings and make sure they get in easily offering extra information if needed.
Share details about other Historic Environment Scotland sites and what visitors can enjoy there.
Make sure every visitor has an excellent experience by being helpful friendly and providing an efficient service to everyone.
Work with your team to manage visitor and vehicle access in coordination with other site activities.
Ability to deal professionally and pleasantly with varied customer needs and queries.
Stay up to date with safety procedures like fire plans evacuation routes incident response guidelines and where to find First Aid supplies.
Help keep the site looking its bestcheck exhibitions and displays and report anything that needs fixing.
Follow health and safety guidelines to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable visit.
Be ready to work outside in all kinds of weather and spend time outside helping visitors.
Support visitors with different needs and help out in busy situations.

Key requirements of the role:

In order for you to be successful in this post we will be looking for you to complete acover letterwhich addresses:

1.Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland

2.How you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 800 words) using examples of where you have used these skills in the past.

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 Criteria:

• Experience delivering high standards of service and a passion for working in the heritage tourism industry
• Proven ability to deal professionally and pleasantly with varied customer needs and queries.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (suitable clothing will be provided).
• Willingness to work regular weekends and bank holidays as part of rota occasionally working unsocial hours to provide support for activities such as events.

Find out more aboutdesirableskills and experience in ourfull job description Hermitage Castle Steward Job Description

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