Visitor Services Assistant

The Royal Collection Trust, Edinburgh

Visitor Services Assistant

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The Royal Collection Trust, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 9 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7965c7bc6c92439aada740859118f735

Full Job Description

As part of our dedicated team, you'll play a key role in managing public access to the Palace and The King's Gallery, ensuring that every visitor has an unforgettable experience. You'll be the face of the Royal Collection Trust, engaging with visitors, sharing your knowledge of the Royal Collection and the Palaces, and ensuring that each visit is both enjoyable and informative.,

  • You'll offer a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors, actively engaging with them to enhance their appreciation and understanding of the Royal Collection and the historic Palaces.
  • Drawing on your knowledge of the Royal Collection, the Palaces, and the local area, you'll share fascinating insights, adapting your delivery to suit each visitor's interests.
  • Ensuring the safety and security of both the visitors and the exhibits will be a key part of your role, alongside maintaining the high standards of presentation throughout the Palace and galleries.
  • You'll assist with the daily preparation of visitor routes, ensuring all areas are immaculate, and report any maintenance or cleaning issues to ensure they are swiftly resolved.
  • Supporting special events, press visits, and receptions, you'll help with hospitality and ensure smooth operations for a wide range of activities.
  • You'll also be familiar with security, emergency, and evacuation procedures, ensuring the safety of all visitors, while maintaining the highest standards of visitor care.

    You'll have a genuine passion for delivering excellent visitor care, with a warm and approachable manner that puts visitors at ease.
  • Clear and confident communication is essential, as you'll be engaging with a wide range of people and sharing your knowledge about the Palaces and the Royal Collection.
  • A commitment to high standards and the ability to gauge visitor interest and knowledge will help you tailor each interaction to suit their needs.
  • You're a team player who can build positive relationships with colleagues and provide support to new team members.
  • Flexibility is key, as you may be required to work evening events and tours. You will be able to work effectively when things get busy and remain calm under pressure.
  • Desirable
  • Experience working in a gallery, museum, or heritage attraction would be ideal, as would any front-line customer service experience.

    We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That's why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities.
  • Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) dependent on the length of time you have worked for us. Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (we'll contribute 15% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day. We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.