Job Description

26,500 - 28,000 (FTE) depending on experience

32 or 40 hours a week (four or five days)

What we do?

With 1,000 acres of history, walks, wellness, shopping, food and adventure, all in a beautiful setting just a few miles from Edinburgh, Dalkeith Country Park is enjoyed and valued by locals and visitors from afar. Whether in search of adventure, play, thrills, food, shopping or restoration, we have something for all.

The role?

Working closely with the Head of Attractions & Events, you'll help plan and deliver a programme of events and activities within Fort Douglas adventure playground and the wider park. As well as managing and overseeing bookings for school groups, kids parties and summer camping, you will play a key role in training and developing the team, and prepare rotas to ensure adequate cover to meet the needs of our visitors. Regular weekend working is essential.

The person?

Confident, enthusiastic, with an organised approach and good IT skills, the successful candidate will demonstrate an organised approach and the ability to calmly take the lead during busy times. If you have strong customer service experience, great admin skills and an interest in the outdoors then we would love to hear from you. A background in a visitor attraction setting would be beneficial.

Why work for us?

We offer excellent benefits including private health cover, six weeks holiday, gym and shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing related support and resources.

How to apply?

You'll find more information about this vacancy on our website www.buccleuch.com/work-with-us/. Just click on the role and download the information pack for full details. Please include details of your preferred number of working days in your application.

The closing date for applications is 30 May.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 26,500.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025