Hostel Assistant - Portree Youth Hostel

Job Reference: PORHA063

Position: Hostel Assistant

Location: Portree Youth Hostel (Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EW)

Contract: Fixed Term

Start date: ASAP until 31/Oct/2026

Hours per week: 37.5hrs

Salary: £12.40 per hour

Accommodation: Live-in accommodation available (Note: a small weekly utility levy applies.)

Are you naturally a great communicator who loves to work as part of a team and help contribute to providing the best hostelling experience? Are you someone who likes to be part of an inclusive and supportive environment? If so, then we might be the organisation for you, and we would love to hear from you.

We are recruiting a Hostel Assistant to join our dedicated, friendly and professional team at our Portree Youth Hostel.

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.

Working with Hostelling Scotland is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle and you are part of a community that loves to do something great!

We Offer

• Training on the job
• The opportunity to work and travel within the network
• Progression for anyone looking for a career within hospitality
• A work life balance through the provision of flexible working hours
• The opportunity to give back – this is more than just a job
• Half price accommodation rates in all Hostelling Scotland hostels
• Free employee membership of Hostelling Scotland
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employers Pension

Additional Information

• You must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK prior to start with us
• All successful candidates are required to provide one satisfactory reference and a recent Basic Disclosure clearance

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: 29 March 2026

Interview: TBC

Please note: We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications