Seasonal

Boat Steward – Inchmahome Priory

Here at HES, we are welcoming applications for the role of Boat Steward, which is a Grade 1 Part Year Permanent position working part-time hours. Please see job description for more details. Please state which vacancy you are applying for on your application. This will based in Inchmahome Priory.

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)

Prepare the boats and transport visitors to and from the site.

Be ready to work outside in all kinds of weather.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

Steward, Tantallon Castle

Your role of steward will be a part year permanent position up until 30th September. The likely start date for this role is mid March 2026.

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 Tantallon Castle during the season.

Tantallon Castle is a dramatic cliff-top fortress, with a significant history, varied wildlife and extensive views. As a steward, you are key to enhancing the visitor experience by engaging with visitors about all aspects of the site.

Steward, Dirleton Castle

Your role of steward will be a Part Year Permanent position up until 30th September 2026. The likely start date for this role is mid March 2026.

Dirleton Castle is one of Scotland’s oldest surviving strongholds. As well as exploring the significant history, visitors are invited to enjoy the beautiful gardens and herbaceous borders. As a steward, you are key to enhancing that experience by engaging with visitors about all aspects of the site.

Seasonal Steward, Cairnpapple Hill

Your role of steward will be a fixed term position up until 30th September 2026. The likely start date for this role is in March 2026.

Cairnpapple Hill is one of the best known prehistoric sites on mainland Scotland. As well as exploring the significant history, visitors are invited to take in the stunning views across the Forth Valley and beyond. As a steward, you are key to enhancing that experience by engaging with visitors about all aspects of the site.

Seasonal Steward/Groundskeeper – Dryburgh Abbey

Your role of Seasonal Steward/Groundskeeper will be a fixed term 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? You’ll have a fantastic opportunity to help shape our biodiversity strategy through your existing knowledge of landscape management, bringing practical skills and your initiative to enhance ecological benefits.

You will be part of the team looking after Dryburgh Abbey and join the existing staff in welcoming and interacting with visitors.

Due to its rural setting Dryburgh Abbey has arguably the most important biodiversity role among the HES sites in the region. In combination with the monument itself and its important historical aspects, the arboretum and wildflower areas create a unique visitor experience.

Seasonal Steward – Melrose Abbey

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. We currently have two positions available. One covering Thursday to Saturday and the other Friday to Sunday. Please indicate in your covering letter which you are interested in or if you have a preference.

Explore the fascinating stories from Scotland’s past and share your passion with international and local visitors who come to Melrose Abbey during the season.
You will be part of a highly motivated team looking after Melrose Abbey. Your role will be team based, but you will also need to complete individual tasks, with the post involving both indoor and outdoor work.

Melrose Abbey is a key landmark in the Scottish Borders. Founded in 1136 as a Cistercian monastery, it is a prime example of Gothic architecture and is particularly renowned for its elaborate stone carvings. It is also the resting place for Robert the Bruce’s heart.

Seasonal Steward – Jedburgh Abbey

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

Are you looking for a seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll gain valuable experience in the tourism industry as you help to 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 Jedburgh Abbey during the season.

You will be part of the team looking after Jedburgh Abbey and join the existing staff in welcoming and interacting with visitors.

One of the four great Abbeys established in the Scottish Borders in the 1100s, Jedburgh Abbey is famous for its beautiful romanesque/gothic architecture.

Seasonal Steward – Hermitage Castle

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.

Explore the fascinating stories from Scotland’s 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.

Seasonal Steward – Dryburgh Abbey

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

You will be part of the team looking after Dryburgh Abbey and join the existing staff in welcoming and interacting with visitors.

Steward – Doune Castle

Your role of Steward at Historic Environment Scotland’s Doune Castle will be one of 3 Part Year Permanent and one fixed term position:

(1. 3 days x 7h (21h) per week
(Apr- Sept) x 1 PYP

2. 3 days x 7h (21h) per week
(May- Oct) x 1 PYP

3. 5 days x 7h (35h) per week
(Jun-Sept) x 1 PYP

4. 5 days x 7h (35h) per week
(18/3/26 – 31/10/26) x 1 FT

To include weekends and public holiday See ‘Overview of the role and more about my team’ for further information on working hours/patterns).

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get an exceptional view 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 Doune Castle during the season.

This role is based at Central Mid District’s flagship site; therefore, the successful candidate will make a meaningful contribution to Scotland’s tourism industry and local economy by encouraging visits beyond the typical tourism destinations to the rural
areas.

Seasonal Steward – Smailholm Tower

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 April 2026.

Are you looking for a 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 Smailholm Tower during the season.
You will be part of the team looking after Smailholm Tower. You will be self-directed and independent while interacting with the visitors to the tower.

Smailholm is historically significant for its connections to Border Reivers and Sir Walter Scott. The site is also architecturally significant, being one of the best examples of keep towers surviving.

Steward – Iona Abbey

Are you looking for a fun and unique job? 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 Iona during the season.

Our stewarding role delivers the highest standards of visitor experience at Iona Abbey and Nunnery working across all areas, including in the shop, admissions area and outside, with delivery of guided tours a core part of the role.

Central West is a district covering 43 sites across Argyll, Arran and Lochaber. Iona Abbey is one of its three staffed sites, and the busiest. We receive around 60,000 visitors per year and no two days are the same. Weddings, performances and additional services at our island site.

Founded by Columba in 563AD, we have an amazing collection of carved stones, standing crosses and beautiful grounds.