Hostel Assistant - Glen Nevis YH

Job Reference: GNEHA053

Position: Hostel Assistant

Location: Glen Nevis Youth Hostel (PH33 6SY)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Provisional start date: 30/Mar/2026 until 01/Nov/2026

Hours per week: 37.5hrs

Salary: £12.40 per hour

Accommodation: **** This is a Live Out Position ****

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.

We are recruiting a Hostel Assistant for the 2026 Season to join our dedicated, friendly and professional team at our Glen Nevis Youth Hostel, part of the Lochaber Group.

Responsibilities

• Full reception service, check‑in/out
• Handling customer enquiries
• Cleaning & housekeeping
• Basic catering duties
• Adaptable to changing workloads & priorities during busy periods
• Great communicator, works as part of a team, supports and respects colleagues; some teams live on site.

Qualifications

• Provide one satisfactory reference and a recent Basic Disclosure clearance
• Provide evidence of right to work in the UK before starting

Benefits

• Membership of Hostelling Scotland – enjoy the wonderful locations of our hostels and the great service we provide
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension and holidays
• Uniform is provided

How to Apply

If you would like to join us, please visit our website at www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/careers and apply online to learn about how we process job applicants’ information.

Closing Date: 31st March 2026

Interview: TBC