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Seasonal

Temporary Retail Assistants

From 24th November 2021 to 2nd January 2022

Based in Edinburgh

Salary per hour £9.54, 30 hours per week

(predominantly evening shifts 4pm to 10pm with some day shifts required 10am to 4pm)

The Botanics Trading Company Ltd is looking to appoint temporary sales assistants to support our Christmas at the Botanics light event at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh that runs from November 25th to January 2nd 2022. Applicants should possess excellent customer service skills and experience in a fast paced retail environment. A friendly outgoing personality and good attention to detail are essential. Successful candidates would be required to work evening shifts from 4pm for a maximum of 6 hours per shift to 10pm including some weekends as well as Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.

A full job description and person specification which outlines all of the essential and desirable criteria for this post can be downloaded from our website, www.rbge.org.uk/about-us/vacancies

Applications should be made by way of CV and covering letter which outlines your suitability for this post and should be sent to the HR Department at The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR or recruitment@rbge.org.uk by noon on Wednesday 20th October.

If you have not heard from us by Friday 29th October, please assume your application has not been shortlisted.

No recruitment agencies please.

Admissions and Retail Assistants

An exciting number of opportunities have arisen for Admissions and Retail Assistants to join us at Edinburgh Zoo!

The role

Providing a first-class sales and customer service experience to all visitors at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and by providing information and assistance and ensuring an environment that is engaging and well maintained.

Some of the things you’ll do:

* Provide first-class customer service by maintaining a positive, welcoming environment, proactive and helpful attitude to all visitors at all times, meeting or exceeding our Customer Service Standards.
* Operate admissions and retail systems efficiently and effectively to both sell and upsell products.
* Ensure all front of house areas and other RZSS retail outlets are maintained to the highest standard, ensuring stocks are regularly replenished, all areas are clean and clear, all products are displayed and merchandised as directed.
* Operate the tills efficiently and assist with the counting and recording of monies to agreed standards.
* Occasionally provide assistance in other operational areas (Visitor Experience) including events, car parking and driving visitor passenger vehicles.

What we’re looking for:

* Good achievement in standard grades (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
* Accurate numerical reasoning skills and attention to detail.
* Engaging customers empathetically to link or upsell our products.
* Use of electronic cash till.
* Providing first-class customer care and service, including dealing with customer queries.
* Previous work in a range of retail activities.

Please see the role profile for further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria.

Winter seasonal roles

Lifts and Tows Operator
The role involves working outdoors in a harsh winter environment, an ability to ski or snowboard at an advanced level is required. You will be often the first contact on site and a positive attitude is required. You will assist the Technical Ops team in the set up and close down procedures for the snow sports uplifts. Full training will be given.
• Skier or Snowboarder, you must be confident at getting around the ski area, especially in harsh weather conditions
• Preparing and maintaining the ‘Get on Ramp’ area throughout the day
• Excellent customer focus, being proactive in assisting skier and boarders onto the tows
• Maintaining vigilance at all times to identify areas of concern and H&S
• Been able to communicate clearly using the 2-way radio transmitters
• Liaising throughout the day with Tech Ops and Ski Patrol

Winter seasonal roles

Equipment Hire Team
The role will be to ensure that our clients have a smooth passage through the hire department. You would be involved in boot fitting and setting up skis and snowboards, as well as taking payments. Our Easy Rent system takes the customer from the online or onsite booking through to payment. We will operate both on and off-site options for the clients. Full training will be given
• Experience in working within an equipment hire area would be desirable
• Being attentive to the needs of the customer
• Guiding the customers through the process in a timely manner
• Potential to working across two sites
• Observing a high standard of cleanliness in the department in-keeping with current Covid -19 restrictions.
• Processing Card and Cash payments.

Winter seasonal roles

Kitchen Porter – Chef
The role would suit an experienced KP or trainee chef, you would be working with the chef team in a variety of jobs, and you would be working on a variety of tasks from preparing vegetables, making sandwiches and pot washing.
• Experienced in a kitchen environment would be an advantage
• Assisting the chefs in the preparation tasks in the kitchen on a morning
• Managing the pot wash area in a methodical manner
• Observing a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen areas in-keeping with current Covid -19 restrictions.

Seasonal Gardener – Shelterbelt Restoration (Inverewe)

KEY PURPOSE
Under the direction of the Head Gardener and in liaison with key contractors the post holder will carry out a program of removing invasive Rhododendron ponticum and other undesirable plants and clearing fallen trees, as part of the ongoing restoration of the essential shelterbelt.

Interested applicants should forward a completed application form to the People Department (Applications), The National Trust for Scotland, Hermiston Quay, 5 Cultins Road Edinburgh EH11 4DF, by mail or by email via workforus@nts.org.uk, by first post (i.e. 10.00am) on 1st October 2021.

Visitor Services Assistant (Falkland Palace)

JOB PURPOSE
To maximise our visitors’ enjoyment of National Trust for Scotland managed sites by maintaining excellent standards of service, optimising opportunities to generate income and ensuring that the site and its assets are safe and secure.
Specifically, to ensure the smooth and safe operations, making the property the best possible place to visit and work.
Must have full weekend availability, hours will be issued on a rota basis.

Interested applicants should forward a completed application form to the People Department (Applications), The National Trust for Scotland, Hermiston Quay, 5 Cultins Road Edinburgh EH11 4DF, by mail or by email via workforus@nts.org.uk, by first post (i.e. 10.00am) on 17th September 2021.

Visitor Services Assistant – Catering (Brodie Castle)

Job Purpose
To maximise our visitors’ enjoyment of National Trust for Scotland managed properties by maintaining excellent standards of service, optimising opportunities to generate income and ensuring that the site and its assets are safe and secure.

Specifically, to ensure the smooth and safe operations in all service areas at the Brodie Castle and Gardens as well as the Playful Pavilion.

Interested applicants should forward a completed application form to the People Department (Applications), The National Trust for Scotland, Hermiston Quay, 5 Cultins Road Edinburgh EH11 4DF, by mail or by email via workforus@nts.org.uk, by first post (i.e. 10.00am) on 10th September 2021.

X Muse Temple Guide

1. X MUSE Temple management
2. Helicon workshop organization
3. Presenting and Selling X MUSE vodka
4. Special events organization
5. Thursday- Sunday role (9:30am-5pm) up until 31st October, with Tours starting again in May 2022

Please see the full job description attached.

Kitchen Assistant (Seasonal)

30 July-September
Part-time/Weekends

We are looking for professional and motivated individuals to represent one of Dumfries & Galloway’s finest tourist destinations during the 2021 season.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hospitality experience at a beautiful visitor attraction. As Kitchen Assistant, you will help with food preparation and carry out a range of other general duties, like cleaning, dishwashing, recycling and stock moving. If you are enthusiastic with a positive attitude, then we would love to hear from you!

• Do you have strong communication skills?
• Can you demonstrate a flexible approach to work?
• Are you a team player who will thrive in a busy environment?

This is a seasonal contract from 30th July to the end of September. Hours will mostly be at weekends; however, this may increase as restrictions ease. Drumlanrig Castle is not accessible by public transport, therefore, access to your own transport is essential.

Interested? Please apply by emailing a copy of your CV and covering letter to recruitment@buccleuch.com.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 9th July.

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Tearoom Assistant (Seasonal)

August-September
Mainly weekends but may change as Covid restrictions ease

We are looking for professional and motivated individuals to represent one of Dumfries & Galloway’s finest tourist destinations during the 2021 season.

Working as a Tearoom Assistant with high standards of customer care, you will provide a welcoming and professional service to visitors of the Castle tearoom. Your role will involve preparing and serving food and drinks whilst maintaining exemplary standards of cleanliness. If you have a positive attitude and great people skills, we want to hear from you!

• Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills?
• Can you demonstrate a flexible approach to work?
• Are you a team player who is able to thrive in a busy working environment?

This is a seasonal contract from August to the end of September. As Drumlanrig Castle is not accessible by public transport, access to your own transport is essential.

Interested? Please apply by emailing a copy of your CV and covering letter to recruitment@buccleuch.com.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 25th June.

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Guide (Seasonal)

August-September
Mainly weekends but may change as Covid restrictions ease

We are looking for professional and motivated individuals to represent one of Dumfries & Galloway’s finest tourist destinations during the 2021 season.

Working as a Guide, you will be enthusiastic with a keen interest in Scottish history and ideally a good understanding of art. You must have exceptional standards of customer service and communication skills and an ability to talk to groups of all ages. Your role will be hosting Castle tours and assisting in the day-to-day operations of this unique tourist attraction. If you have a positive attitude and great people skills, we want to hear from you!

• Are you confident and enthusiastic in leading groups?
• Can you demonstrate a flexible approach to work?
• Are you skilled in communicating with the public and passionate about Scottish history?

This is a seasonal contract from August to the end of September. As Drumlanrig Castle is not accessible by public transport, access to your own transport is essential.

Interested? Please apply by emailing a copy of your CV and covering letter to recruitment@buccleuch.com.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 25th June.

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