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Thursday, 11th December 2025 |
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Dunvegan Castle & Gardens Senior Guide |
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MacLeod Estate |
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Competitive (£ p.a.) |
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Full-Time Position |
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Dunvegan, Scotland |
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Saturday, 28th February 2026 |
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| Job Description |
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We are looking for a Senior Castle Guide to join our team and welcome visitors during the busy open season. As a junior management position, the role is varied and you must be able to adapt as you may find yourself leading private tours, filling last minute gaps in the staff rota, queue busting at the Ticket Office, oversee film crews, ad hoc conservation cleaning duties and additional responsibilities such as line managing the castle guide team to cover the Custodian’s days off.
We expect you to be a welcoming, self-motivated, and practical individual with the ability to remain calm under pressure and manage high visitor volumes while at the same time ensuring the castle collection is secure and reducing the possibility of any damage caused by visitors inside the castle. The ideal candidate will have excellent front of house and good presentation skills. Training will be provided regarding the castle, its history and collection, but a personal interest in Highland history and the region in general is desirable, especially as you will be asked questions by visitors. |
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Management experience in a customer-focused position in a busy environment.
- Good general education (GSCE or equivalent and above).
- Cash handling and till experience. Training will be provided.
- A valid driving license.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Customer-focused personality with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and resolve issues under pressure.
- Adaptability. This is a varied and interesting role which requires a flexible approach.
- Some experience working in a cultural or heritage environment.
- A foreign language skill is not required but is desirable. |
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| The closing date for applications is 28 February 2026 with variable start dates depending on the department. Due to the high numbers of applications that we receive, we regret that only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. To apply for these roles, please email your CV and a covering letter stating why you fit the job criteria to jobs@dunvegancastle.com. |
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