Engagement Assistant — Palm House Events & Tours

ASVA: Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading botanical garden in Edinburgh is seeking a Victorian Palm House Engagement Assistant. The role involves planning events, managing customer inquiries, and leading tours. Ideal candidates have strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and a passion for horticulture or community engagement. This full-time, fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a historic setting, contributing to vibrant community activities.

Benefits

Civil service pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident in working with community groups and supporting volunteers.
• Comfortable managing competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning event schedules.
• Manage customer enquiries.
• Lead Palm House tours for visitors.
• Raise purchase orders and update budgets.
• Coordinate resources for events.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Knowledge of horticulture, arts, culture or heritage

Job description

A leading botanical garden in Edinburgh is seeking a Victorian Palm House Engagement Assistant. The role involves planning events, managing customer inquiries, and leading tours. Ideal candidates have strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and a passion for horticulture or community engagement. This full-time, fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a historic setting, contributing to vibrant community activities.