Seasonal Steward/Groundskeeper - Dryburgh Abbey
Organisation: Historic Environment Scotland
Salary: £25,770 pro rata (proportionate to hours worked and length of contract)
Location: Dryburgh Abbey, Dryburgh, St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0RQ
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.
Application Deadline: Monday 12/01/2026