Seasonal Steward – Smailholm Tower

Organisation:
Historic Environment Scotland

Salary: £25,770 pro rata (proportionate to hours worked and length of contract)

Location:

Smailholm Tower, Sandyknowe Farm, Kelso, TD5 7PG

Your role of Seasonal Steward will be a part year permanent position up until 30 September 2026. The likely start date for this role is April 2026.

Are you looking for a 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 Smailholm Tower during the season.

You will be part of the team looking after Smailholm Tower. You will be self‑directed and independent while interacting with the visitors to the tower.

• Look after Smailholm Tower
• Interact with visitors to the tower, being self‑directed and independent
• Share passion with international and local visitors during the season
• Gain valuable experience in the tourism industry

Smailholm is historically significant for its connections to Border Reivers and Sir Walter Scott. The site is also architecturally significant, being one of the best examples of keep towers surviving.