At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with reception, customer enquiries, cleaning, and basic catering duties.
- Company: Join a friendly team at Inverness Youth Hostel, part of Hostelling Scotland.
- Benefits: Live-in accommodation, flexible hours, half-price stays, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and travel within the network.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive community while gaining valuable hospitality experience.
- Qualifications: Great communication skills and a passion for teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
Job Reference: INVHA102
Position: Hostel Assistant
Location: Inverness Youth Hostel (IV2 3QB)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, ASAP until 01/Nov/2026
Hours per week: 37.50 Hrs
Salary: £13.00 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 Inverness 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
- Access to many high street discounts through the Salary Extras scheme
Additional Information: You must be able to present 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.
Closing Date: 07 August 2026
Interview: TBC
Please note: We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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