Seasonal Assistant Ranger - Historic Environment Scotland

Scotlink; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable tourism organization in Edinburgh is seeking Seasonal Assistant Rangers to bring Scotland's rich history to life. The role involves visitor engagement, patrolling, and delivering operational services within Holyrood Park. Flexibility is essential as it includes late shifts, weekends, and bank holidays. Ideal candidates will have a passion for nature conservation and a commitment to exemplary visitor standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors and engage with a diverse audience throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on visitor engagement and nature conservation.
• Ability to set exemplary standards in service delivery.
• Passion for sharing Scotland's history.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for late shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Engage with visitors to share knowledge of Scotland's history.
• Assist in operational delivery and landscape protection.

Job description

Job Information

• Starting salary: £27,519
• Contract type: Seasonal, Fixed Term
• Grade: 2
• Location: Edinburgh, Holyrood Park
• Working Hours: 5 out of 7 days, 35 hours per week on a rota of 5 days out of 7. This post will focus on providing cover for late shifts (to 8pm), weekend & bank/public holiday work as part of a rota. Daytime shifts may also be included. Occasional out of hours work may be required.
• Interviews: To be held in person at Holyrood Education Centre in the weeks commencing 26th January and 2nd February 2026.

About the role

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You'll get an insight into Scotland's rich history and gain valuable experience in the tourism industry and help bring Scotland's dramatic history to life for our visitors from across the world. Explore the fascinating stories from Scotland's past and share your passion with international and local visitors who come to Holyrood Park or Linlithgow Peel during the season.

Seasonal Assistant Rangers’ tasks and roles are mainly outdoors and focus on visitor safety, patrolling and operational delivery. The post-holder will have a strong focus on visitor engagement, landscape protection and nature conservation, and will be expected to set exemplary standards. There will be opportunities to assist in the delivery and development of learning, community, and volunteer engagement.

About the site

Holyrood Park offers excellent scope for our Ranger Service staff to enjoy the outdoors. This unique and popular site has a fascinating story, and our team offers many captivating interpretations for our audiences’ enhanced understanding, appreciation, and pleasure. The team actively engages in encouraging responsible public behaviour to help us protect and promote our sites for current and future users.