Activities & Events Coordinator

Organisation

Bowhill House & Country Park

Salary

£28,000 - £30,000 FTE (dependent on skills and experience)

What we do

Buccleuch is a diverse and innovative business with a passion for sustainable land use in rural Britain. At Bowhill House, one of our four unique heritage destinations and a hidden treasure in the Scottish Borders, visitors are spoiled for choice. They can enjoy a woodland walk, marvel at our beautiful gardens, explore the adventure playground, take a guided tour, and treat themselves to home baking and delicious lunches in the Old Kitchen Café or refreshments from The Horsebox.

The role

This is a varied, hands on role supporting the planning and delivery of events, activities and educational visits at Bowhill House. You will help coordinate bookings, respond to enquiries, prepare spaces and materials, support event set up and delivery, and play an active part in ensuring our visitors enjoy a warm, professional and memorable experience. Alongside administrative responsibilities, you will also be part of the duty management rota, supporting seasonal colleagues, working outdoors when required, and helping to keep visitor services running smoothly. We envisage this as a full time role, but are open to applications from those who would prefer to work four days per week. Weekend working is essential during our busiest periods, with occasional evening cover required for events.

The person

We are looking for a confident, professional and well organised individual who enjoys working with people and thrives in a busy visitor facing environment. You will bring creativity, initiative and a positive, can do approach, with the confidence to support practical tasks, coordinate activities and respond calmly and professionally to changing priorities. Strong communication skills, good IT ability and attention to detail will be important, along with a genuine enthusiasm for creating engaging experiences for visitors, schools and groups. Experience in visitor services would be a real advantage, and an educational background or experience developing and delivering activities for children or young people would also be beneficial.

Why work for us

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in the stunning surroundings of Bowhill House. We offer excellent benefits including private health cover, six weeks' holiday, gym and shopping discounts, and wellbeing related support and resources.