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Retail Assistant - Stirling Castle

Organisation: Historic Environment Scotland

Salary: £25,770 pro-rata (proportionate to hours worked and length of contract)

Location: Stirling Castle

Your role of Retail Assistant will be seasonal. The likely start date for the role is in April 2026. We are currently recruiting for two fixed term Retail Assistants at Stirling Castle. The working hours and durations are outlined below:

Fixed Term Position 1:
April 2026 – 30 September 2026: 35 hours per week, 4 days on/2 days off
October 01, 2026 – 21 February 2027: 24 hours per week, 4 out of 7 days

Fixed Term Position 2:
April 2026 – 27 October 2026: 26.1 hours per week, 4 out of 7 days)

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 Stirling Castle during the season.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for the lead body responsible for the historic environment in Scotland. You will be actively involved in work which supports providing the best experience for our visitors.

We are looking for someone who enjoys interacting with diverse groups of people, who has a passion for customer service and who would thrive in a fast paced and constantly changing workplace.

Application Deadline: Monday 12/01/2026