Job Description

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) or an Application Form to the People Services Department (Applications) by email via workforus@nts.org.uk by Friday 22nd August 2025.

Please ensure your CV includes your full name and contact details, the CV file sent to us should be titled your first initial and surname. When submitting your CV please state the position and job location of the vacancy you are applying for in the subject title or body of your email: For example, "VSS Castle - Culzean"

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Culzean Castle is one of Scotland's most loved castles, as one of the Visitor Services team within the castle, you'll ensure that all visitors receive an excellent visitor experience and leave felling inspired by this magical place. This will be achieved through being welcoming; engaging and knowledgeable; prepared to answer visitors' questions about objects, stories of the castle and its family and the NTS.

The role involves some physical activity and will include standing for periods of time and/or walking through the building during guided tours. Due to the historic nature of the building physical access from the upper levels in the event of an emergency is currently only by stairs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Shared responsibility for the Line Management of the Castle Team and Volunteers

Responsibility for the Castle opening and closing procedures as a key holder

Sharing the benefits of Membership with ticket holders and always actively looking at innovative and interesting ways to encourage Membership recruitment.

Ensure the highest level of customer service ensuring all visitors receive an excellent visitor experience

Maximise visitor enjoyment and understanding of the property through engaging visitors with the history of Culzean and the Kennedy family

Delivery of a broad range of high-quality guided tours and talks about Culzean for the general public and organised groups

To deliver a range of engaging school workshops, for all ages and abilities

Enhance the visitor experience through use of third person costumed interpretation, object handling and cookery demonstrations where applicable

Be mindful of security needs of the property and its contents, minimising opportunities for theft or damage through diligent monitoring of visitors and the implementation of security measures (e.g. locking up procedures etc.)

Be aware of the conservation needs of the property and its contents and minimise the risk of accidental damage through engaging with visitors and the implementation of appropriate conservation measures

Share in the common responsibility of implementing the Trust's Health & Safety policy, being mindful at all times of health & safety of self, staff, volunteers, and visitors

Share in the common responsibility for the safe evacuation/management of colleagues and visitors in the event of a fire or security alert or alarm

SCOPE OF ROLE

People Management

Shared Line management of up to 12 Castle Team Members and 20 Castle Volunteers

Will have daily interaction with members of the public of all ages and abilities

Financial Management

Not a budget holder.

Essential

1-2 years supervisory experience in a Museum/Gallery setting

A personal commitment to excellence in customer care with the ability to enthuse and motivate others

Genuine belief in the value of good customer service.

Ability to adjust pace to match customer flow without compromising quality of service.

Sound working experience dealing effectively with a wide range of people in a public situation

Must be a very able and enthusiastic communicator, in particular verbally

Excellent front of house persona - warm, welcoming, patient and understanding

When required, leading engaging and informative tours of the Castle for visitors and school groups

Ability to be proactive and to take the initiative

Demonstrable time management skills and the ability to prioritise

Experience of working with People Management systems and creation of rota's

Experience of working with volunteers

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise

Ability to be flexible, in particular to adapt working patterns and tasks as required

A keen interest in the National Trust for Scotland, its core values and a belief in the work that they do

Enthusiasm for Scottish heritage and in particular family history and history of art/architecture

An awareness and understanding of the careful approach required when working with fragile historic interiors and collections

Awareness and understanding of the security issues, both personal and property-specific

Excellent selling skills for NTS Memberships and Guidebooks

Cash handling experience

Epos user

Desirable

Previous experience or volunteer experience in museum, tourism or conservation sector

An understanding of health and safety legislation and emergency procedures

Proficient user of Microsoft Office software

Experience in developing event/specialist talks

First Aid

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 28,228.00-30,118.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/08/2025