Venesky-Brown’s client, Forestry and Land Scotland in Glenmore, is currently looking to recruit 8 x Stewards from 27th May – 30th September with potential to extend on a rate of £14.68/per hour PAYE. The working hours will vary between hours of 8am-10pm and the shifts will be 6 hours long. These roles will be based onsite.

Responsibilities:
 
– Welcome visitors to the site
– Provide information on the site facilities
– Impart our “Key messages” to visitors regarding safety, parking and site rules
– Inform the public on the environmental importance of the site and why it is special – please help to look after it
– Litter picking
– Checking toilets and reporting issues to staff
– Escalating any potential issues (i.e. fires) to staff
– Help to manage traffic flow in the glen – i.e. direct people to available car parks and help to guide people to available spaces and manage traffic flow.
– Encouraging the public to pay for parking (although this does not involve issuing of fines or engaging in difficult conversations)
 

Essential Skills:
 
– Physically fit – could be walking 6-8 miles per day in all weather conditions
– Communication skills – public engagement key part of role, must be confident, friendly and able to talk to members of the public.
– Experience of in working in a customer service role is necessary
– Ability to remain professional, calm and courteous in all communications.
 
Desirable Skills:
 
– Interest in conservation and environment – this is a designated National Nature Reserve and has several environmental protections in place.
 
The deadline for applications is 15th April. If you would like to hear more about these opportunities please get in touch.