Seasonal Assistant Ranger - Historic Environment Scotland

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 days. 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.

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.

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.

For more information about the post and information about the team, please access the full job description here for this post.