Castle Stewards
Description✓2x Castle Stewards
✓3 month temporary
✓Part Time
✓£10.94ph
✓Urquhart Castle
✓Our Public Sector client, responsible for the running of a historic tourist attraction, has an immediate requirement for 2 Castle Stewards to join their team at Urquhart Castle
✓This is a 3 month contract to start in June 2023
✓You will work as part of the visitor centre and car park team at Urquhart Castle operating tills within the admission and retail areas and overseeing the car park.
✓No two days are the same, and we are looking for someone who will enjoy both the challenges and rewards of working at this historically important and inspiring monument.
✓Details of working days/hours are below:
✓Working hours - 09:05am to 18:05pm
✓Post 1 - 32 hours per week - working: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sundays
✓Post 2 - 24 hours per week - working: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
✓Due to the location of this role, having your own transport is desirable
✓Urquhart Castle is approximately 15 miles outside Inverness on the banks of Loch Ness.
✓Applicants will also be required to hold a valid Basic Disclosure issued within the last 12 months or be willing to apply for one.
✓Main duties would include:
✓Work as part of a team to ensure that the monument is properly presented to meet all our opening time commitments, functions and events, group bookings and specialist interest visits, as required.
✓Pro-active interaction with visitors to the site, assessing their individual needs and answering enquiries.
✓Ensure all areas of the visitor centre are presented and maintained to the high standard as outlined in the site checklists.
✓Operate tills within the retail and admissions areas of Urquhart Castle
✓Manage theatre queues and the operation of our film show
✓Keeping all designated parts of the car park clean and tidy.
✓Oversee the day to day operation of the car and coach park.
✓Ensure the smooth running of the car and coach by directing visitors, contractors and colleagues to their parking spaces.
✓Ensure that the health and safety of staff, visitors and contractors is paramount at all times.
✓Skills/Experience required:
✓Previous experience working in customer service
✓Excellent customer service skills
✓Strong communication skills
✓Excellent planning and organisational skills
✓Ability to work in a fast paced environment
✓Previous experience working in tourism - desirable
✓Hold a Basic Disclosure issued within last 12 months or be willing to apply for one
✓To be considered for this role, please apply online now with your up-to-date CV or by email at [url removed] Show more →
✓3 month temporary
✓Part Time
✓£10.94ph
✓Urquhart Castle
✓Our Public Sector client, responsible for the running of a historic tourist attraction, has an immediate requirement for 2 Castle Stewards to join their team at Urquhart Castle
✓This is a 3 month contract to start in June 2023
✓You will work as part of the visitor centre and car park team at Urquhart Castle operating tills within the admission and retail areas and overseeing the car park.
✓No two days are the same, and we are looking for someone who will enjoy both the challenges and rewards of working at this historically important and inspiring monument.
✓Details of working days/hours are below:
✓Working hours - 09:05am to 18:05pm
✓Post 1 - 32 hours per week - working: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sundays
✓Post 2 - 24 hours per week - working: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
✓Due to the location of this role, having your own transport is desirable
✓Urquhart Castle is approximately 15 miles outside Inverness on the banks of Loch Ness.
✓Applicants will also be required to hold a valid Basic Disclosure issued within the last 12 months or be willing to apply for one.
✓Main duties would include:
✓Work as part of a team to ensure that the monument is properly presented to meet all our opening time commitments, functions and events, group bookings and specialist interest visits, as required.
✓Pro-active interaction with visitors to the site, assessing their individual needs and answering enquiries.
✓Ensure all areas of the visitor centre are presented and maintained to the high standard as outlined in the site checklists.
✓Operate tills within the retail and admissions areas of Urquhart Castle
✓Manage theatre queues and the operation of our film show
✓Keeping all designated parts of the car park clean and tidy.
✓Oversee the day to day operation of the car and coach park.
✓Ensure the smooth running of the car and coach by directing visitors, contractors and colleagues to their parking spaces.
✓Ensure that the health and safety of staff, visitors and contractors is paramount at all times.
✓Skills/Experience required:
✓Previous experience working in customer service
✓Excellent customer service skills
✓Strong communication skills
✓Excellent planning and organisational skills
✓Ability to work in a fast paced environment
✓Previous experience working in tourism - desirable
✓Hold a Basic Disclosure issued within last 12 months or be willing to apply for one
✓To be considered for this role, please apply online now with your up-to-date CV or by email at [url removed] Show more →