A coastal castle near Scotland’s “Town of the Year” is currently looking to hire staff. Barcaldine Castle is a 17th-century tower house castle near Barcaldine, around nine miles north of Oban, that is currently operated as a luxury bed and breakfast.
At the moment, it is seeking two people for Seasonal Housekeeper and General Assistant positions. The jobs will be on a seasonal contract, from March 27 through to October 31. The workers will be paid a salary of £2,000 per person per month.
The successful applicants will be provided with accommodation. This will consist of a “beautiful” fully-equipped one-bedroom apartment with utilities and Council Tax included, while one pet is also welcome.
Other benefits include a housing allowance and on-site parking. You will also receive tips in addition to your monthly salary.
Duties of the jobs will include cleaning guest bedrooms and public areas, laundry, stock management, and welcoming guests. Among the other responsibilities will be working in the residents’ bar and serving at weddings and events.
Applicants for the positions should be “physically fit”, as they will be carrying laundry and stock up and down a spiral staircase. According to the job listing, previous housekeeping and customer service experience is also needed.
Meanwhile, in order to apply for the roles, you must have a driving licence and your own car. While some experience with computerised reservation systems is beneficial, training will be provided.
The successful applicants will work 42 hours per week each. They will be given one full day off together each week, as well as two half days each.
The job listing on Indeed states: “We are seeking a couple or two friends/family happy to share one bedroom accommodation. Please include a cover message with your application giving the name of the other person you are applying with.
“We regret we can not accept applications from lone applicants due to our limited staff accommodation.”
When not working, there is a wealth of things to do with your free time in the area. Barcaldine Castle is surrounded by beautiful walks, with various graded and way-marked walking and cycling trails you can set out on.
Meanwhile, as reported by the Daily Record, Oban was previously named Scotland’s Town of the Year by Scotland’s Towns Partnership. The coastal resort town features popular attractions such as the historic Oban Distillery and the McCaig’s Tower beauty spot.
Oban has also earned the nickname of ‘Scotland’s seafood capital’, with a wide variety of acclaimed restaurants and pubs dotted around town. Among the most popular are the award-winning EE-USK and the picturesque Waterfront Fishouse Restaurant.