Job Reference: CLOHA040 Position: Hostel Assistant x 3 Location: Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel, (PH22 1QY) Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Provisional start date 16/Mar/2026 until 01/Nov/2026 Hours per week: 37.50 Hours Salary: £12.40 per hour Accommodation: Live in accommodation available (Note: a small weekly utility levy applies.) 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. 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. S omeone 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 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 join us, please visit our website at www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/careers and apply online and to learn about how we process job applicants’ information. Closing Date: 14 th February 2026 Interview: TBC Please note: We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.