Hostel Assistant - Edinburgh Youth Hostel ( 15 hpw )


Hostelling Scotland
Location 

Edinburgh EH7 4AL

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Contract, Contract

Salary 

£13 an hour

Job Highlights
  • You will undertake a range of hostel duties including reception service, handling enquiries, cleaning, and basic catering while prioritising cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
  • The ideal candidate should be a great communicator, adaptable, and a supportive team player who values collaboration.
  • This part-time position is based in Edinburgh, offering 15 hours per week, £13.00 per hour, with benefits including pension and employee support programmes.
Job Requirements/Description

Job Reference: EDIHA090

Position: Hostel Assistant

Location: Edinburgh Youth Hostel, (EH7 4AL)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract Provisional Start date 17/Jun/2026 until 31/Oct/2026

Hours per week: 15

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Accommodation: **** This is a Live out position ****

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. Although this position will be predominantly a housekeeping role, 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. 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 a range of benefits and 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 apply, please visit our website www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/careers to learn about how we process job applicants information and apply through our website.

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.
Hostelling Scotland
Location 

Edinburgh EH7 4AL

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Contract, Contract

Salary 

£13 an hour

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