Seasonal Ranger - South Ronaldsay & Burray Development Trust

Scotlink; St Margaret's Hope; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-led organisation in St Margaret's Hope is looking for Seasonal Rangers to provide a memorable visitor experience at the Tomb of the Eagles. This role includes engaging with visitors, assisting with daily operations, and managing the heritage site. Ideal candidates should love public interaction and value the environment. The position offers flexible seasonal hours and is perfect for community-oriented individuals who want to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with the public and a strong interest in heritage and landscapes.
• Ability to work as part of a team and engage with visitors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a welcoming visitor experience at the Tomb of the Eagles.
• Support daily site operations and assist with retail and admissions.
• Manage, care for, and interpret the monument and its environment.

Job description

South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust is looking to hire a Seasonal Ranger [2 posts]

The exciting opportunity in the new position of Seasonal Ranger [2 posts] is now open for applications. Seasonal Rangers play a key role in delivering a warm, welcoming and memorable visitor experience at the Tomb of the Eagles. Working as part of a small, friendly on-site team, including volunteers, Rangers support daily site operations, engage with visitors, assist with retail and admissions, and help manage, care for and interpret the monument and its surrounding environment.

Work location: Tomb of the Eagles, Liddel, South Ronaldsay

Salary: £24,000 per annum pro rata

Hours: Flexible, seasonal hours, including weekends from Easter to October.

Closing date: Applications to be received by 5pm on Sunday 18/01/2026

This is a hands-on role, ideal for people who enjoy working with the public, value heritage and landscapes, and want to be part of a community-run site with a strong volunteering culture.

If you are interested in this unique position, we want to hear from you!

You can request the full job description and Application Pack by emailing: [e-mail]

Be part of something meaningful – and help build a vibrant future

About South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust

South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust is a community-led organisation which facilitates the development of community projects on the islands of Burray and South Ronaldsay for the benefit of local people and the wider public whilst contributing to Scotland’s natural environment and sustainable development.

Its key aims include:

• providing facilities to enhance social welfare
• advancing education and learning opportunities
• community development and wellbeing
• environmental stewardship
• promoting volunteering and safeguarding historical heritage