Seasonal Tour Guide

ASVA: Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading heritage organization is seeking a seasonal tour guide at Dalkeith Palace, offering the chance to lead engaging tours and share the rich history of the site. Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for history, with full training provided. This role offers flexible hours primarily on weekends, along with benefits including discounts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Gym and shopping discounts

Wellbeing related support and resources

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and share knowledge.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Passion for history and art.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, fact-led tours for public and private groups.
• Carry out tour-related admin and check tickets.
• Support Palace events as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

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. Nestled within our beautiful Country Park, Dalkeith Palace, commissioned by Anna 1st Duchess of Buccleuch and designed by architect James Smith, hosts exhibitions, tours and events throughout the year.

The role? You will be given the opportunity to learn about Dalkeith Palace’s amazing, rich history and, after you have been fully trained, will lead engaging, fact-led tours for public and private groups. Other responsibilities include carrying out any tour related admin, checking tickets, and recording bookings. You may also be asked to support Palace events from time to time. This is a seasonal role and hours are variable, primarily at weekends (including Fridays). While hours may not be regular, we anticipate that Palace activities will continue to evolve, providing ongoing seasonal opportunities during peak times for the right candidate.

The person? With a willingness to learn and share your knowledge, you will be comfortable with public speaking, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to engage with visitors. You will be comfortable communicating with a wide range of people, have a passion for history and art, and enjoy working with people. This is an excellent opportunity to use your existing skills or gain new experience in the heritage sector. Local knowledge is a bonus, but full training will be provided.

Why work for us? We offer excellent benefits including gym and shopping discounts, and wellbeing related support and resources.

How to apply? Please visit our website at www.buccleuch.com/work-with-us/ and click on ‘download information pack’ under the relevant job title for more detail on the role and how to apply. If you decide that this is the role for you, click on ‘Apply now’ and remember to include a covering letter along with your CV.

The closing date for applications is 28 May.

The Buccleuch Living Heritage Trust Registered Charity No.SC014915. Registered in Scotland Company No.SC377083. Registered Office 58 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8BP.