We are looking for three Centre Assistants for the RSPB Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre on Rathlin Island for the 2026 Spring and Summer Season. Seasonal Visitor Assistant x 3 Reference: OCT20253673 Location: Rathlin Island- Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre Contract: 6 months, Seasonal Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (7 day rota) Salary: £24,571.00 - £26,231.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata Benefits: Opportunity to rent a room in an RSPB staff house You will help us provide a brilliant experience for the 20,000 visitors who come to enjoy the extraordinary spectacle of a quarter of a million endangered seabirds gathering to breed on the cliffs and sea stacks at the West Light. This is a role for people who genuinely share our passion for saving nature. Crucially, we inspire our visitors to support the environment and wildlife and the many vital projects of the RSPB which protect our wild places and biodiversity. We do this by sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm and actively engaging every single visitor. You will need to be a people person and work closely with a team of staff and volunteers to deliver the warmest welcome and an exceptional visitor experience. In addition to helping people understand and enjoy the birds, you will introduce people to the opportunity to explore Irelands only upside-down lighthouse, a functioning lighthouse with a fascinating history and powerful ties to the people of Rathlin Island. We are also ambassadors for the island and the local area. We can guide visitors to other nearby attractions, particularly to opportunities to engage with our natural spaces and wildlife. Candidates should have the confidence to address and marshal large groups of people. You will also need to be a multi-tasker who can process ticket sales efficiently, promote membership of RSPB and simultaneously maximise uptake of our refreshment and retail offerings. We pride ourselves on immaculate presentation of our premises, so cleaning and maintenance are important tasks throughout the day. We are keen to uphold our reputation of giving the warmest friendliest welcome in the West! Centre Assistants will live on Rathlin during the season with the opportunity to rent staff accommodation on the island. Rathlin is a place of astonishing natural beauty where daily immersion in an unspoiled natural environment is a very rich experience. You will also have the chance to engage with the vibrant social and cultural life of the island living in a welcoming island community experiencing small island life. This is a seven-day-a-week operation. We work on rota which will include regular weekend work and occasional evening shifts for special events. If this appeals to you, please apply. It is not just a seasonal job; it will be an unforgettable life adventure. Essential qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience: 4 GCSEs at grades A-C and 2 A levels or equivalent. Computer literate Enthusiasm for our mission Multi-tasking ability Excellent verbal and written communications skills Great personal presentation and interpersonal skills A team player who can motivate and inspire people Ability to work on own initiative Ability to manage and respond to customer needs and feedback Ability to maximise opportunities for visitor engagement and income generation Able to build and maintain strong working relationships Desirable criteria: Catering, hospitality or Visitor Attraction experience Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace Knowledge of basic food hygiene Till operation and cash handling experience Driving License and ability to drive in the UK Tourism and Leisure related qualification Working knowledge of visitor engagement techniques Additional Information This is a temporary contract for 6 months working 37.5 hours per week. Accommodation is available to rent for the duration of the post. Closing date: 23:57, Tuesday, 30th December 2025 We will conduct interviews for this position from 5th -9th January 2026. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert ant any time. This role will require completion of RSPB Safeguarding level 2 training in addition to the standard pre-employment checks. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on natures side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. As part of this application process, you will be asked to submit a CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please. Skills: Communication Skills Retail Customer Care Cultural Heritage Inspire Others Building Relationships