Seasonal Exhibition Assistant
Organisation: Dalkeith Country Park
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Location: Dalkeith Palace
21 August – 27 September 2026
What we do? The Buccleuch Living Heritage Trust is a charity which oversees and cares for the Buccleuch family homes and their contents. With education at its heart, it is responsible for the world-renowned Buccleuch Art Collection and a number of historic properties, including Dalkeith Palace, nestled in a beautiful setting at the heart of Dalkeith Country Park, just a few miles from Edinburgh. The Palace, an A-listed building of national significance and regarded as one of the grandest early classical houses in Scotland, hosts exhibitions, tours and events throughout the year.
The role? PhotoDalkeith will soon return to Dalkeith Palace for its third year, presenting in partnership with the Royal Scottish Academy to mark its bicentenary. In this varied role, you will provide front-of-house support at one of Scotland’s most exciting photography festivals, welcoming and engaging with visitors, checking tickets, and invigilating exhibition spaces. You’ll also provide support in our pop-up retail shop and help serve refreshments during events. This is a seasonal role from 21 August to 27 September, working Friday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, with occasional evening event cover.
The person? Friendly and reliable with a flexible approach to work, you will be a team player who enjoys turning your hand to a wide range of tasks. Candidates should ideally have previous front-of-house experience, but it’s more important that you are enthusiastic, great with people and have an eye for where assistance is needed. An interest in history, art, or photography is a bonus.
How to apply? If you’d like to gain heritage and exhibition experience in a supportive environment, then we’d love to hear from you! Please email your CV and a short covering letter to recruitment@buccleuch.com. The closing date for applications is 29 June.
Please view our privacy policy at https://blht.org/privacy/. The Buccleuch Living Heritage Trust is a registered charity incorporated in Scotland with company no. SC377083 and charity registration no.SC377083.
Application Deadline: Monday 29/06/2026
