Job Description

Starting salary:

25,770

Contract type:

PYP

Band:

Level 1

Location:

Skara Brae

Working Hours:

30hrs (may include weekend working)

Interviews:

Held in Person or Teams, week commencing 29th June.


Thank you for your interest in the post of Steward with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based in Orkney, at Skara Brae. We are currently recruiting for two positions: one part-year permanent based at Skara Brae.


As a steward at one our Orkney sites you will be responsible for providing excellent service to visitors and enhancing their experience of our monuments. This post includes weekend working.



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Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland

Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme - 28% employer contribution 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) + 11.5 public holidays Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions Support for further education and personal development Study leave for work related courses Flexible working hours (where appropriate) Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests) Free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties

Key Responsibilities of this role

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Key requirements of the role:

In order for you to be successful in this post, we will be looking for you to complete a

cover letter

which addresses:

1.

Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland

2.

How you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 800 words), using examples of where you have used these skills in the past.


Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life, home life, education or volunteer experience.

Essential Criteria:

Experience delivering high standards of customer service in a fast-pace environment. A genuine interest for working in the heritage tourism industry. Ability to work independently at times. Excellent team working skills.




We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.


We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format, please reach out to us via email at recruit@hes.scot or call our Head Office at 0131 668 8600 and speak to a member of our People Team.


Please note that, at this time, we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process, therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.