Steward New Abbey Corn Mill 1874

Dumfries - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Starting salary:27740
Contract type:Part Year Permanent
Grade:1
Location:New Abbey Cornmill/Sweetheart Abbey
Working Hours:Full Time (35hrs per week 5 out of 7 days) OR Part Time (21hrs per week 3 out of 7 days)
Interviews:To be held in person at Caerlaverock Castle on Week Commencing 30th March 2026

We are hiring for 2 steward roles both part-year-permanent positions working April-September each year. One is full-time 35 hours and the other is part-time 21 hours. The likely start date for these roles is in April 2026. Please indicate on your application which role(s) you would like to be considered for.

Are you looking for a flexible 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 Dumfries and Galloway during the summer season.

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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 the warmest welcome to our visitors and engage proactively with customer service.
Process and promote retail and admissions transactions through the till system.
Ensure a high standard of presentation throughout the site following appropriate cleaning processes in both public and staff areas. This will include grounds maintenance and grass cutting.
Work as a team to achieve quality assurance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Actively support in HES seminars events functions and promotions.
Deliver guided tours/talks as part of the core visitor experience.
Proactively communicate with colleagues across the site to ensure high performance standards and consistency.
Support the Monument Manager on partnership and community engagement initiatives and projects including volunteering weddings and other events.
Working together with your monument team to achieve overall commercial performance targets.
Promote commercial opportunities within the monument such as upcoming events and retail products where appropriate.
Assist Monument Manager to ensure accurate stock management and assist with stock ordering and deliveries as required.
Ensure the security of the site buildings and contents including acting as key holder (where required).
Ensure that the health and safety of staff visitors and contractors is paramount at all times and follow correct procedures to ensure safe operation of any equipment

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 customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent team working skills.
Cash handling experience or willingness to undertake training.
A genuine interest for working in the heritage tourism industry.
Ability to work independently at times.
IT skills and the ability to use basic online functions
Willingness to learn how to operate the mill machinery or previous experience.

Find out more aboutdesirableskills and experience in ourfull 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.

We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format please reach out to us via email ator call our Head Office at 0 and speak to a member of our People Team.

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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DescriptionStarting salary:27740Contract type:Part Year PermanentGrade:1Location:New Abbey Cornmill/Sweetheart AbbeyWorking Hours:Full Time (35hrs per week 5 out of 7 days) OR Part Time (21hrs per week 3 out of 7 days)Interviews:To be held in person at Caerlaverock Castle on Week Commencing 30th Mar...