Careers

Join our friendly team at Atholl Estates. We have a variety of opportunities available. From being part of the team working within historic Blair Castle to joining the rural team looking after our 120,000 acre estate. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer which means we have chosen to pay our team a real Living Wage to reflect the sharp rise in living costs.

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Blair Castle & Gardens

Castle Housekeeper – Permanent, full-time

Hours: 37.5 hours
Permanent
Salary: £12.60 per hour

We’re looking for a professional, hard-working and well presented housekeeper to join our wonderful team. The purpose of this role is to assist with housekeeping and cleaning duties in all areas of Blair Castle. As frequent contact with our visitors is part of the daily routine, a smart appearance and a high standard of customer care are expected.

Main duties:

To assist with general housekeeping and cleaning duties, including vacuuming and dusting, working with extra care around antique and museum items in the castle.
Cleaning of all public areas including the castle exhibition.
Daily cleaning and daily maintenance cleaning of visitor toilets.
Cleaning staff room areas and toilets.
Assistance and support to other teams within the Castle enterprise as required.
Comply with health & safety directives and organisational policy, including regular fire drills.
Comply with organisational policy for green tourism and recycling policies.
Attend team meetings and training sessions as required.
Deep cleaning every artefact in the castle over winter.

About you:

You should have a keen attention to detail and take pride in maintaining the cleanliness and care that a historic house demands.
Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
Initiative, enthusiasm, and strong communication skills.
An understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH is a bonus.

Benefits:

Attractive, competitive salary, supported by an excellent company pension scheme that includes life cover.
Annual leave scheme.
Great staff events such as a summer BBQ, bonfire night and Christmas meal.
Other benefits include free tickets to: Atholl Gathering and Highland Games and Blair Castle and Gardens. Discounts off: The Larder, Castle Gift Shop, Restaurant, holiday accommodation, fishing and more.
Work in a beautiful castle surrounded by historic woodland, acres of green space and the serene Hercules Garden, perfect for lunchtime walks.

If you are passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and creating a welcoming environment for our visitors, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our dedicated housekeeping team.

Please email your CV and covering letter to niallg@atholl-estates.co.uk.

Submit your CV

2025 Seasonal Castle Housekeepers

Hours: part-time and full-time
Seasonal contract: April – October 2025
Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join us for the 2025 season.

We have full and part time opportunities in housekeeping at the castle.

Here are some of the great benefits we offer:

– A great pension scheme, Living Wage salary, sociable working hours and staff social events

– Staff discount in our restaurant and shop, plus free entry to Blair Castle and selected Atholl Estate events

– Unlimited access to ASVA cards, allowing you access to hundreds of visitor attractions across Scotland

– Overtime available in different departments and during events

Send your CV to niallg@atholl-estates.co.uk

Send your CV

Blair Castle Caravan Park

2025 Seasonal Housekeepers

Hours: Full-time
Seasonal contract: April – October 2025
Rate of Pay: £12.60 – Living Wage

We are looking for friendly and passionate housekeepers to care for our accommodation and facilities at Blair Castle Caravan Park.

Here are some of the great benefits we offer:

– A great pension scheme, Living Wage salary, sociable working hours and staff social events

– Staff discount in our restaurant and shop, plus free entry to Blair Castle and selected Atholl Estate events

– Unlimited access to ASVA cards, allowing you access to hundreds of visitor attractions across Scotland

– Overtime available in different departments and during events

Send your CV to roseb@blaircastlecaravanpark.co.uk

Send your CV

Seasonal Reception Team Member

Seasonal until end of September 2025

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week but part-time considered

Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour

The Caravan Park is open every day March to November inclusive and the woodland lodges are open every day throughout the year. The key role is to support the reception supervisor in the effective operation of the reception area — encompassing the sales function from initial enquiries to the customer welcome experience and ongoing customer care whilst at the caravan park. Weekend/ evening work is an integral part of the role.

Main duties include:

Greeting visitors and booking in guests, dealing with customer enquiries, and assisting the team in providing an excellent visitor experience, in accordance with our 4 Star rating.
Handling calls and emails, and making bookings using the computerised booking system.
Upselling of accommodation and onsite activities. Booking activities on the Gamma system.
Handling sales, stock and deliveries for the shop, and upkeep of the coffee machine.
Cash handling at the Shop and Reception tills, ensuring the security of cash at all times.
Working closely with accounts and administration personnel and complying with directives and requests as appropriate.
Maintaining accurate and up to date records at all times including database information.
Administration as required including help to maintain/photocopy stationery and leaflet stocks.
Assisting in the delivery of marketing and sales initiatives as directed.
Assist with maintaining the security and safety procedures for visitors and staff.
Uphold tidiness and cleanliness of the Reception equipment and areas, including the internet gallery and library.
Provide assistance to and support to all teams within the Caravan Park enterprise as required.
Comply with health & safety directives and organisational policy, including regular fire drills.
Comply with organisational policy for green tourism and recycling policies.
Attend team meetings and training sessions as required including afterhours sessions – reasonable notice is given and staff are paid for their time.

Submit your CV and Covering Letter

Highland Lodges

Highland Lodge Housekeepers

Permanent contract

Hours: Flexible working, zero-hour contracts available

Atholl Estates is looking for Lodge Cleaners and Housekeepers to help care for their beautiful and historic properties in the Tulliemet area, Dunkeld, Blair Atholl and Struan

Flexible hours
£12.60 per hour
Excellent pension scheme
A driving licence would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Generous mileage reimbursement for private car use.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team we would love to hear from you.