Operations Assistant

Salary: £27,000 FTE (depending on experience)

22.5 – 37.5 hours per week

The Buccleuch Living Heritage Trust is a charity which oversees and cares for the Buccleuch family homes and their contents. With education at its heart, it is responsible for the world‑renowned Buccleuch Art Collection and a number of historic properties, including Dalkeith Palace, nestled in a beautiful setting at the heart of Dalkeith Country Park just a few miles from Edinburgh.

The Palace, an A‑listed building of national significance and regarded as one of the grandest early classical houses in Scotland, hosts exhibitions, tours and events throughout the year.

Working closely with the Palace team, the Operations Assistant will provide administrative and practical support to assist in the smooth running of events, exhibitions, public tours, and educational activities. Key responsibilities will include supporting set up of meetings and events; consolidating and maintaining administrative systems; providing front and back of house support for events and exhibitions; and ensuring a high standard of service to all visitors.

Hours will vary depending on our schedule of activities and seasonal calendar, and we anticipate these will range from 3 to 5 days per week – therefore, candidates should be able to demonstrate a good degree of flexibility.

A highly organised administrator, who thrives by supporting others, you will have proven experience in implementing efficient administration systems and processes, with strong IT skills. Candidates should be helpful, professional and discreet, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and ideally an interest in the historic environment and culture.

We offer excellent benefits including private health cover, six weeks of holiday, gym and shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing related support and resources.

Please visit our website at  and click on ‘download information pack’ under the relevant job title for more detail on the role and how to apply. If you decide that this is the role for you, click on ‘Apply Now’ and remember to include a covering letter along with your CV.