Overview
The Royal Yacht Britannia is an award-winning five-star visitor attraction and exclusive events venue in Edinburgh. The 160-strong team on board is committed to delivering the same standards of excellence expected when Britannia was in service.
Hours: 3-5 days (Full time/Part time)
Duration: Permanent
Pay: £12.95 per hour
Responsibilities
Britannia’s Shop is the benchmark for five-star retailing within Scotland’s tourism industry, and we now have a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding Sales Assistant to join our great team.
Working alongside a passionate and friendly team of Sales Assistants you will work over three key areas of the department, selling tickets in our ticket office, working in our busy Shop and running our fudge shop, the NAAFI. Shifts are given to the team 4 weeks in advance and a variety of week and weekend work is required.
Shifts are given to the team 4 weeks in advance and a variety of week and weekend work is required.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, customer focused, with a positive can-do attitude and who enjoys a varied role in a fast-paced environment. It is essential that the candidate is flexible to work over a 7-day period. You must also have a smart appearance, be competent in numeracy and be computer literate. Experience in a customer-focused role within a quality establishment would be advantageous.
If you have a warm, outgoing personality and would relish the freedom to interact with visitors of all ages, then why not join our friendly and motivated team?
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for the role of Sales Assistant to: recruitment@tryb.co.uk or postal applications to:
Kirsty Sibbald
Shop Manager
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Drive
Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 6JJ
Closing date: 23 September 2025
Interviews: ASAP
No agencies please.
Benefits
* 10% employer pension contribution with a choice to contribute up to a further 5% yourself, which would then be matched by us as well! (So, 20% potential contribution to your pension).
* 6.6 weeks/33 days pro-rata, annual holiday entitlement (one week/5 days pro-rata more than statutory minimum
* Enhanced long service holiday entitlement
* Life Assurance
* Performance & loyalty payment scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Complimentary tickets
* Staff discount in the Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom & The Lighthouse Restaurant aboard Fingal Hotel
* Free car parking for staff
* Uniform provided
Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If you have been selected for interview you will be contacted directly.
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