ROLE:
The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club (SOC) is seeking a motivated, organised and approachable individual to join our team as Visitor Experience Officer. Based at the Club’s attractive headquarters at Waterston House in Aberlady, this role is central to delivering a welcoming and informative front-of-house experience for visitors, members and researchers.
You will be a key member of a small, dedicated team and will often work independently. Confidence, initiative and a friendly, professional manner are therefore essential. Shifts are 9.30am–5.00pm and include an unpaid 30-minute lunch break.
The role operates on a set weekend rota agreed in advance. Flexibility to provide occasional additional weekday cover, either through time off in lieu (TOIL) or agreed shift swaps, is welcomed. As a small organisation, we value staff who can adapt to support the wider aims and day-to-day operation of the Club.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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HOURS:
14 hours per week (0.37 FTE - 37.5hrspw) . The role follows a fixed rotating rota, working Saturdays and Sundays, 9.30am–5.00pm, for three weekends out of four. One weekend in four is normally exchanged for weekday shifts to maintain contracted hours, as agreed with the Finance & Office Manager.
CONTRACT:
Permanent.
SALARY:
£9,172.80 per annum (£12.60 per hour). SOC is a living wage employer.
LOCATION:
Waterston House, Aberlady, East Lothian.
START DATE:
As soon as possible.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to recruitment@the-soc.org.uk by Sunday 22 February at midnight.
Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 2 March.
For informal enquiries, please contact Mairead Lyons at accounts@the-soc.org.uk
Waterston House image © June Scott
