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Full-time or part-time considered role

Permanent contract

Salary: £22,500.00-£32,500.00 per year

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced management accountant to join the finance team at the Atholl Estate. This is an exciting time to join the business and this new role has arisen as a result of the development of the finance team and will report directly into the Head of Finance.

We have a flexible approach to working and this role can be a hybrid of office and remotely based.  We would also consider an element of part time.

Previous management accounts experience and proficiency in completing VAT returns is essential. The successful candidate will also need to be proficient in Excel, comfortable with learning new systems and inquisitive about how to improve processes and find efficiencies in the current approach.

We are also looking for someone who can operate well as part of a team, has good communication skills and has the ability to support and help other team members when required.

Previous experience of Xero is beneficial but not essential as full training can be provided and we will consider someone who is a part or recently qualified accountant.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive package as well as an opportunity to be involved in significant change across the finance function. Atholl Estates offers a rewarding, relaxed and fulfilling working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Responsibility for liaising, preparing and reconciling monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflows with supporting schedules for appropriate balance sheet accounts, reconciliation to key operating systems and KPI reporting on key drivers for the business
• Responsible for monthly overhead recharges between the different entities
• Preparation of VAT returns for all entities
• Maintain and update asset register, posting capital spends, removing old assets and posting depreciation journal each month
• Routine cover for Blair Castle finance function
• Support other areas of the estate finance function
• Maintain good working relationships and communicating effectively and professionally with all areas of the estate

The ideal candidate

• Part qualified or newly qualified accountant with a strong academic track record
• Well organised and good time management skills to ensure deadlines are met
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to produce high quality, accurate and timely information
• Have strong attention to detail and strong IT skills including Excel
• Ability to support other team members and areas of the estate finance function
• Good communication skills and can communicate financial information to operational members of staff
• Team player

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. To apply for this position, please send a covering letter and your CV.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexible working
• Life insurance

e are now recruiting seasonal Housekeeping Assistants, responsible for the cleanliness and preservation of Blair Castle and Gardens. We are looking for personable and experienced individuals who will assist with housekeeping and cleaning duties to a professional standard in all areas of Blair Castle.

The Role Includes:

• 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 deep cleaning and daily maintenance cleaning of toilets.
• Cleaning staff room areas and toilets.
• Assistance and support to other teams within the Castle enterprise as required.

This is a seasonal position during the main opening season, which is from 1st April 2022 -31st October 2022, and different length contracts are available to reflect the demands of the season.

To apply please send your CV, along with a covering letter to kerryw@blair-castle.co.uk

Full-time Contract

This is an exciting time to join Atholl Estates as we continue to evolve and expand our holiday accommodation offer. The caravan park is our most significant holiday accommodation enterprise and it’s a thriving and lively business with a strong and friendly team. The reception supervisor leads the customer-facing team who greet guests on-site, take bookings by phone and process bookings taken online. Customer service, organisation and a commitment to high standards of accuracy are essential.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, inspire and train the reception team to perform at consistently high standards
• Ensure the team responds to all phone and email enquiries, answering in a fast, efficient and friendly manner.
• Ensure all customer bookings are processed accurately and effectively.
• Ensure the highest delivery of customer service for park guests, taking responsibility to ensure queries and questions directed to reception staff are dealt with swiftly and courteously.
• Implement and own the EPOS booking system, optimizing its potential to provide effective communication with customers, accurate sales analysis data and minimize administration time.
• Run reports from park EPOS systems and present them as required within Microsoft Excel
• Effectively deliver all promotion of sales through the website, PR and social media.
• In coordination with the estate’s retail manager, implement stock ordering for the reception shop, maintain optimum stock levels and achieve sales targets.
• Maintain reception as a tidy and impressive space that provides excellent first impressions for guests arriving at the park.
• Compile and maintain caravan and lodge information packs, making sure that a system is followed to check and update the packs throughout the year.
• Own the responsibility to update information boards around the park (inside and outside reception, shower blocks), ensuring all signage is tidy and brand compliant.
• Develop a comprehensive training reference guide for seasonal reception staff.
• Deliver induction and training for all park reception staff and be responsible for ensuring consistently excellent customer service and administrative competency.
• Deliver accurate daily cash/cheque/credit/debit card handling and reconciliations.
• In the absence of the Park Administrator, manage banking all monies.
• Promote all areas of the Atholl Estates tourism operation.
• Work in a flexible and collaborative manner in order that the park team achieve excellent standards of customer service and guests experience a fantastic holiday.
• Any other duty or role on Atholl Estates where your experience, skills and training are appropriate.

In addition, we’re looking for you to:

• Work flexibly in your role to support the wider estate goals
• Have strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Be committed to improving and further developing your skills
• Have experience using Microsoft Word and Excel

This is a permanent and full-time position, working a five over seven rota for most of the year. A competitive salary and attractive company pension scheme awaits the successful applicant together with the option of rental housing on the estate if required.

Hours: 8 hours per week (10am-2pm, Fri and Mon)

Fixed Term Contract (1st April – 31st October)

This is an exciting time to join Atholl Estates as we continue to evolve and expand our holiday accommodation offer. The caravan park is our most significant holiday accommodation enterprise and it’s a thriving and lively business with a strong and friendly team. Our housekeepers assist with housekeeping and cleaning duties in all areas of Blair Castle Caravan Park. As frequent contact with our visitors is part of the daily routine, a smart appearance and a high standard of customer care are expected.

In this role, you will:

• Assist with general housekeeping duties, including vacuuming and cleaning of Park accommodation, such as Woodland Lodges and Static Caravans.
• Cleaning of public areas and Shower Blocks across the Park, including evening shifts.
• Cleaning of Reception area, Offices, Games room, Staff room and toilets.
• Assist with deep cleaning duties as required.
• Assist with laundry and other related duties as required.
• Maintain high cleaning standards across the Park as required and directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor, and management spot checks.
• Follow procedures for reporting any maintenance issues.
• Comply with health and safety directives and organisational policy, including fire drills.
• Comply with organisational policy for green tourism and recycling.
• Provide assistance and support to other teams across the Caravan Park and Atholl Estates as required.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions as required.
• Safe handling and transportation of cleaning chemicals.

This is a seasonal position during the main open season. (The Park is open from 1^st March to 22^nd November).  The Caravan Park is open seven days a week.  Staff work on rotas arranged throughout the week and weekend.  Flexibility is required to meet the changing demands of the season. Cleaning staff shifts are usually arranged between the hours of 8am to 8pm.

Hours: 24 hours per week

Permanent contract

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.

The Caravan Park is open every day March to November inclusive and the woodland lodges are open every day throughout the year. You will work 5 days out of seven throughout the year and weekend/ evening work is an integral part of the role. Accomodation can be provided.

Under guidance and leadership from the reception supervisor:

• Respond to all email enquiries, answering in a fast, efficient and friendly manner.
• Process all customer bookings and file all relevant information safely and clearly
• Ensure the highest delivery of customer service for park guests, taking responsibility to ensure queries and questions directed to reception staff are dealt with swiftly, courteously and to our customer’s satisfaction.

• Use the available sales software provision of customer service in reception including phone service, responding to web and email enquiries & postal bookings.

• Support sales of new and ex-hire caravans and liaise with static owners and seasonal guests.

• Ensure the cleanliness of the reception and general store areas, including the games room and toilets. Liaising with housekeeping to maintain a spotless environment for staff and customers.
• Compile and maintain caravan and lodge information packs, making sure that a system is followed to check and update the packs throughout the year

• Maintain the correct amount of paperwork (welcome information, maps, tags etc) in reception, which the reception team require to effectively carry out daily operations
• Take part in daily cash/cheque/credit/debit card handling and reconciliations

• Assist other departments of the park as required and in particular taking part in housekeeping duties if required
• Promote all areas of the Atholl Estates tourism operation
• Work in a flexible manner in order to achieve the overall aims and objectives of the park
• Any other duty or role on Atholl Estates where your experience, skills and training are appropriate

Hours: Variable

Seasonal contract

The key role is assisting the Retail Manager with all aspects of the Caravan Park Shop, helping visitors make their purchases, handling cash and credit card sales.   A smart appearance and a high standard of customer care skills are essential.

This is a seasonal position during the main opening season, which is from 1^st April to 31^st October 2020 – dates will be specified at the time of offer. Weekend cover is needed during April, May, June, September and October.  With shift starting at 9am until finish. During July and August, 35 hours a week are needed for cover.

Under guidance and leadership from the reception supervisor:

• Serving and assisting shop customers.
• Assisting with shelf stacking, pricing goods, cleaning of shop and undertaking stock routines.
• Helping ensure security of the shop and goods.
• Handling cash and credit card sales, including checking and accounting for daily takings.
• Upsell and cross-sell specific products to ensure sales targets are met e.g. guide books and annual passes.
• Helping to ensure the health and safety of shop visitors and customers.
• Occasionally assisting and supporting elsewhere within the caravan park enterprise as required under the direction of the Manager.
• 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 after hours sessions – reasonable notice is given and staff are paid for their time.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Permanent contract

Hours: Full-time & Part-time available

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

• Permanent Full and Part-time positions available
• Flexible hours
• £10 per hour
• Excellent pension scheme
• Rented accommodation on the estate an option if required
• A driving licence would 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. 

Looking for a new challenge that will utilise your skill set? Passionate about good customer service? If you answer yes, then BaxterStorey has the role for you!We are currently recruiting food service assistants to join our catering team in our onsite restaurant for the upcoming season, starting on the 1st April until the end of October 2022.

Key responsibilities:

• To keep restaurant areas in a clean and tidy state at all times
• Following strict food, and health and safety practices
• To provide a friendly, efficient and hygienic service to all customers in a 5 star visitor attraction
• Cash handling & operating EPOS tills
• Assist in the preparation of food and snacks.
• Providing excellent service at the occasional event within the venue

Uniform is provided for all staff, and meals are available whilst on duty. Accommodation may also be available within walking distance of the workplace if required & upon request.

You don’t need any experience just an appetite for excellent customer service, an appreciation for good food and the rest we can teach you.

£10.00 per hour

Full time & part time positions available.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to blaircastlecatering@baxterstorey.com

We are currently recruiting an experienced cook/baker to join our catering team for the upcoming season (1st April – 31st October 2022).

You will be assisting the Head Chef in the kitchen operation, and ensuring that the company’s reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of menu items as directed by the manager.
• Contribute to the development and planning of menus, including future food trends and be passionate about developing new styles of service and concepts in the location.
• Support manager with stock taking when required.
• Carry out the smooth and efficient running of your section as appropriate.
• To create and produce a high volume home bakes to sell daily.

What we are looking for:

• NVQ qualification or equivalent
• Successful progressive background in catering
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
• Flair and innovative with menus and food presentation

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. To be who you are without judgement, no matter who you are or where you’re from. Where individuality is a strength and you can be proud to be you. Find out more about us at WWW.BAXTERSTOREY.COM

• Full time hours
• Accommodation available on request
• Good work-life balance

Salary: £22,000 a year (Fixed Term contract)

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to blaircastlecatering@baxterstorey.com

We are currently recruiting for an experienced chef to join our catering team. The Head Chef will manage the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen, ensuring that the company’s reputation for food quality is maintained at all times.

This job offers a great work-life balance; the restaurant is open for visitors during the daytime, plus catering for any evening events held throughout the year.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required
• Ensure that the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers.
• Control portion size and monitor waste
• Ensure supplies are correctly issued, used and accounted for to carry out stock takes and food rotation procedures
• Maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information
• Ensure Health and Safety and Food Safety Standards are maintained in line with company policy
• Set objectives and be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen
• Assess employee performance and recognise training needs and potential as appropriate.
• Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client information

What would we like from our Head Chef:

• Display a real passion for food & customer service
• Excellent craft skills background
• Successful progressive background in catering
• Basic and Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
• Strong Supervisory experience

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. To be who you are without judgement, no matter who you are or where you’re from. Where individuality is a strength and you can be proud to be you. Find out more about us at WWW.BAXTERSTOREY.COM

• Full time role
• Permanent contract

Salary: £25,000 – £26,000 a year

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to blaircastlecatering@baxterstorey.com

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Manager to join our catering team for the upcoming season (1st April – 31st October 2022).

This is a new and exciting role, which involves assisting with the daily running of the restaurant operation and working on events with catering requirements; from dealing with bookings & enquiries to executing the event on the day.

Specific Responsibilities:

• To liaise with the client and schedule/manage event bookings
• To attend all location management meetings, patch meetings and company meetings as required.

• To ensure that all company administration procedures are followed in line with the company manuals.

• To set and monitor service procedures and to ensure through service times the correct merchandising levels are maintained.
• To maintain regular discussions with the manager on the current and future performance of the restaurant
• To work alongside the manager and head chef to operate the site within the agreed budget.
• To assist the manager & head chef with the completion of all aspects of the company administration
• Assist and complete relevant stock sheets
• To build strong client, customer and staff relations
• To assist in carrying out monthly Health and Safety audits
• To attend peak service hours of the catering operation
• To respond immediately to all customer feedback
• To cover for the general manager when absent from the business
• Conduct service briefings & training sessions as required

What we are looking for:

• Successful progressive background in catering
• Strong supervisory experience
• Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service
• Event management experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent communicator at all levels

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. To be who you are without judgement, no matter who you are or where you’re from. Where individuality is a strength and you can be proud to be you. Find out more about us at WWW.BAXTERSTOREY.COM

• Full time hours
• Accommodation available on request
• Good work-life balance

Salary: £23,000 a year (Fixed Term contract)

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to blaircastlecatering@baxterstorey.com