Careers

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

Hours: Variable

Seasonal contract

The key role is to provide the highest standard of customer care for individual and group visitors and assist with the security of the Castle and its exhibits.   A smart appearance and personable manner are essential.

ACCOMODATION:    Accommodation is available on a shared basis, at £20pw for a single in a twin room.  All bills are included in the cost. The cost of the accommodation will be deducted monthly from salaries.

MAIN DUTIES:

1. To welcome groups and individual castle visitors and assist the castle team in providing a 5 Star visitor experience.
2. To conduct guided tours as requested (full training given), deal with visitor enquiries and support interpretation activities as they arise throughout the season (training provided as required) e.g. seasonally themed tours, children’s holiday activities, special event days, etc.
3. Upsell and cross-sell specific products to ensure sales targets are met e.g. guide books.
4. Assist in the delivery of marketing and sales initiatives as directed by the Head Guide and Operations Manager.
5. Assist and support ticketing staff in meeting and greeting visitors, sales and checking tickets, as required.
6. To contribute to the security of the castle, its contents and the safety of its visitors and staff.
7. Working closely with castle administration personnel and complying with directives and requests as appropriate
8. Provide assistance to and support teams within the castle enterprise as required, including reception, retail, housekeeping and administration teams.
9. Comply with health & safety directives and organisational policy, including regular fire drills.
10. Comply with organisational policy for green tourism and recycling policies.
11. Attend team meetings and training sessions as required including afterhours 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.

Hours: Variable

Seasonal contract

The key role is greeting visitors, selling and checking tickets, operating a computerised till & data capture system, cash handling and record keeping.  Upselling specific products to ensure sales targets are met.  Supervising car and coach parking and assisting with visitor flow management.  To provide the highest standard of customer care for individual, disabled and group visitors and assist with the security of the Castle and its exhibits.   A smart appearance and personable manner are essential.

MAIN DUTIES:

1. Meeting and greeting group and individual visitors, dealing with enquiries and assisting the castle team in providing a 5 Star visitor experience, working between our ticketing office in the grounds and our entrance hall.
2. Selling and checking tickets and the associated cash handling, credit card processing, etc., using appropriate equipment and technology.
3. Upsell and cross-sell specific products to ensure sales targets are met e.g. guide books and annual passes
4. Reconciliation of cash at end of day and appropriate reporting.
5. Ensuring the security of all cash and payment vouchers at all times.
6. Working closely with castle accounts and administration personnel and complying with directives and requests as appropriate.
7. Maintaining accurate and up to date records at all times including special ticket sales, complimentary tickets and database information, etc
8. Administration as required including help to maintain/photocopy stationery and equipment stocks.
9. Assisting in the delivery of marketing and sales initiatives as directed by the Head Guide and Operations Manager.
10. Assist with maintaining the security and safety of visitors, staff, the Castle and its contents.
11. Assisting and supporting floor guiding staff in maintaining a high level of customer interaction for which an understanding of the Castle and its contents is required.
12. Provide assistance and support to teams within the castle enterprise as required, including guiding, housekeeping, retail and administration.
13. Comply with health & safety directives and organisational policy, including regular fire drills.
14. Comply with organisational policy for green tourism and recycling policies.
15. Attend team meetings and training sessions as required including afterhours 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.

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: 35 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.

Under guidance and leadership from the reception supervisor:

• Ensure the Park Reception team responds 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.
• Updating and maintaining the sales systems used at the park. Ongoing training will be given for carrying out this key responsibility.
• Support sales of new and ex-hire caravans and liaise with static owners and seasonal guests.
• Liaise with suppliers of sales software systems used at the park to ensure the smooth operation of the software and that any downtime is minimized.
• Stock orders for the general store, maintaining optimum stock levels, which reflects the number of people staying on the site throughout the general season
• Ensure the cleanliness of the reception and general store areas, including the internet gallery, 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 system to update information boards around the park (inside and outside reception, shower blocks) so that the monthly What’s On posters are displayed correctly.
• Ensure all reception staff are complying with the comprehensive reference guide for operations
• Assist in general inductions for all park staff and be responsible for training all seasonal reception staff in excellent customer service
• 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
• In the absence of the Park Administrator and Reception Supervisor, to assist in banking all monies
• 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

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