Camera Obscura is looking for Christmas Temps to start as soon as possible. They are looking for someone who:

- Can do at least 4 days per week (on average an 8hr shift).

- Can start at 8.30am for an early shift, and finish at 10.10pm for late shifts.

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is Edinburgh’s oldest purpose-built visitor attraction, situated at the top of the Royal Mile. The attraction is a 5-star VisitScotland-rated visitor experience consisting of a historic Victorian Camera Obscura, 5 floors of interactive exhibits, rooftop terrace, reception area and Gift Shop. The attraction is a ‘must-visit' for families and adults from all over the world and due to its popularity has the longest opening hours of any attraction in Edinburgh.

Camera Obscura is an award-winning attraction and has recently won the Scottish Thistle Award for Hospitality and Tourism Employer of the Year as well as the Trailblazer Award from Living Wage Scotland. The attraction holds a Gold Green Tourism Award and a regional Thistle Award for Climate Action.

Part of Visitor Centres Ltd, the company also manages Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Carrbridge, Inveraray Jail and Landmark Press.

You can find out more about us at www.camera-obscura.co.uk

Benefits :

£13.45 per hour

Pension: 2% contribution for first 6 months of employment, rising to 10% thereafter

Holidays: 29 days annual holiday pro rata

Discretionary annual company bonus

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is a Living Wage employer and offers all staff contribution towards uniform, breakfast while on shift, refreshments throughout the day and seasonal team meals. Staff get a generous discount in the Gift Shop and free entry for friends and family to visit the attraction, as well as free entry to sister attractions Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Inveraray Jail. Access to ASVA passes for discounted entry to Scotland’s other top attractions.

Flexible working options and a variety of shift patterns are available. You get a wide range of benefits, such as free entry into our attraction for friends and family, free tea and coffee, a very generous amount of breaks. We know that work life balance is important, we always try and be as flexible with shifts as possible.

You will be part of a dynamic, fun team where individuality is valued and we encourage all guides to work on their personal development by providing relevant training as well as giving opportunities to move up the career ladder.

You will also benefit from an extensive Employee Assistance Programme as well as an NHS approved wellness app for mental health.

Staff are given full training and offered personal development and training opportunities. Staff are also offered access to our employee assistance programme, providing access to information, advice, and answers to a range of workplace and personal issues as well as access to ‘My Staff Shop’ online discount platform.

Main Duties:

• Selling tickets at reception
• Greeting customers and perform effective queue management
• Being in the exhibitions and interacting with customers
• Doing guided Camera Obscura shows
• Light cleaning duties

Skills and qualities:

• Presentation skills
• Able to provide 5-star customer service
• Trustworthy and respectful
• Punctual
• Passion for interacting with people
• General till operation abilities

For enquiries please contact Irena at Irena@camera-obscura.co.uk, and feel free to send your CV and a cover letter.