Hostel Assistant
Hostelling Scotland, Tobermory, Argyll and Bute
Hostel Assistant
Salary not available. View on company website.
Hostelling Scotland, Tobermory, Argyll and Bute
- Full time
- Temporary
- Remote working
Posted 6 days ago, 3 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: cc312a0dcca349d3bdd29ba3e16c105a
Location ref: Tobermory, Argyll and Bute
Full Job Description
Hostel Assistant
CAPTION: Job details
Posting date: 02 June 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 June 2026
Location: PA75 6NU
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Hostelling Scotland
Job type: Contract
Job reference: TOBHA088
Summary
Job Reference: TOBHA088
Position: Hostel Assistant
Location: Tobermory Youth Hostel, PA75 6NU
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, start date 20/Jun/2026 until 07/Oct/2026
Hours Per Week: 37.5 Hours
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Accommodation: Live in accommodation available (Note: a small weekly utility levy applies.)
Do you enjoy outdoor activities and exploring your surroundings in your spare time?
From cities to islands, beaches to hills or mountains and all points in between, our youth hostels provide the perfect base for field trips, activity breaks or cultural tours.
Hostelling is open to all. We are a non-profit charity, and we take our responsibilities seriously, helping guests of all ages and backgrounds to discover and experience all that is Scotland.
As a Hostel Assistant, you will be undertaking a range of hostel duties including full reception service, check-in/out, handling customer enquiries, cleaning & housekeeping and basic catering duties. You should be adaptable, as workloads & priorities can change during the busy periods.
Naturally a great communicator who loves to work as part of a team and who loves engaging in conversation with guests. Someone who can support and respect their colleagues, as some of the teams live in depending on location.
In return we offer:
- Membership of Hostelling Scotland - so you too can enjoy the wonderful locations of our hostels and experience the great service that our guests receive when it is your time away from work.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension and holidays
- Uniform is provided
- Access to many high street discounts through the Salary Extras scheme
Additional Information:
- A successful candidate is required to provide one satisfactory reference and a recent Basic Disclosure clearance
- You must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK before starting with us.
How to apply:
If you would like to join us, please visit our website at www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/careers and apply online and to learn about how we process job applicants' information.
Closing Date: 14th June 2026
Interview: TBC
Please note: We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
#s1-Gen
As a Hostel Assistant, you will be undertaking a range of hostel duties including full reception service, check-in/out, handling customer enquiries, cleaning & housekeeping and basic catering duties. You should be adaptable, as workloads & priorities can change during the busy periods. Naturally a great communicator who loves to work as part of a team and who loves engaging in conversation with guests. Someone who can support and respect their colleagues, as some of the teams live in depending on location.
Hostelling is open to all. We are a non-profit charity, and we take our responsibilities seriously, helping guests of all ages and backgrounds to discover and experience all that is Scotland.
- Membership of Hostelling Scotland - so you too can enjoy the wonderful locations of our hostels and experience the great service that our guests receive when it is your time away from work.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension and holidays
- Uniform is provided
- Access to many high street discounts through the Salary Extras scheme