Jobs

Guide

Organisation: Visitor Centres Ltd

Salary: £11.10 per hour

Location: Edinburgh, EH1

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions are proud to be accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate calculated according to the costs of living.

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is a VisitScotland 5-Star rated visitor attraction consisting of a rooftop Terrace, exhibitions, reception area and shop.

We are currently recruiting for full-time Guides.

The job of a Guide at Camera Obscura is an interesting and varied one. You will be working in the exhibition spaces to ensure our visitors are getting the most out of their visit.

In addition to selling tickets to the public at reception you will be required to promote the attraction to passers-by in the street.

You will be required to give presentations in the Camera Obscura room.

You will need a sound knowledge of the local area to answer queries from visitors.

In return you get a wide range of benefits, such as free entry into our attraction for friends and family, free tea and coffee, a very generous amount of breaks. We know that work life balance is important, we always try and be as flexible with shifts as possible.

You will be part of a dynamic, fun team where individuality is valued and we encourage all guides to work on their personal development by providing relevant training as well as giving opportunities to move up the career ladder.

You will also benefit from an extensive Employee Assistance Programme as well as an NHS approved wellness app for mental health.

The initial contract offered will be a temporary 3 months contract. Subject to passing the probation period, we are looking at offering a permanent contract

Please ensure your personal email is present on your CV.

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions are proud to be accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate calculated according to the costs of living.

Application Deadline: Monday 27/11/2023