Visitor Experience Assistant
Organisation: Historic Environment Scotland
Salary: £27,240
Location: Iona Abbey
Your role of Visitor Experience Assistant will be a part year permanent position from April to end September each year.
Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You will 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 Iona during the season.
Our Visitor Experience Assistant role delivers the highest standards of visitor experience at Iona Abbey and Nunnery working across all areas, including in the shop, admissions area and outside, with delivery of guided tours a core part of the role.
Central West is a district covering 43 sites across Argyll, Arran, and Lochaber. Iona Abbey is one of its three staffed sites, and the busiest. We receive around 60,000 visitors per year and no two days are the same. Weddings, performances, and additional services at our island site. Founded by Columba in 563AD, we have an amazing collection of carved stones, standing crosses and beautiful grounds.
Application Deadline: Wednesday 24/06/2026