Jobs

Casual Worker vacancy running from 19 November to 30 December, based onsite in Edinburgh
Up to a maximum of 30 hours per week (evening shifts 4pm to around 10pm)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Botanics Trading Company to support our retail offer during our upcoming Christmas at the Botanics light event at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The event runs from Thursday 19 November 2026 to Monday 30 December 2026.

As part of our seasonal team, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional visitor experience, assisting customers with purchases, processing transactions, replenishing stock, and maintaining high standards of presentation throughout the event.

Successful applicants will be rostered on evening shifts between 4pm and 10pm, up to a maximum of 6 hours per shift. Shifts will include weekends, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, and we are ideally looking for a minimum commitment to three shifts per week.

To apply, please email recruitment@rbge.org.uk with:
• your CV
• a covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you’d bring to the post
• a completed equal opportunities questionnaire: EOQ form

Closing date: 11pm on Wednesday 14 October
Interview date: 23/27 October

If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application hasn’t been successful on this occasion. No recruitment agencies please.

Application Deadline: Wednesday 14/10/2026