Do you enjoy meeting new people? Do you have a keen eye for detail? Would you love to work in the wonderful world of illusions? Then we are looking for you!
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is a world-class visitor experience, in the heart of Edinburgh. No two days are the same and we have hundreds of people through the door each day. It is our responsibility in the clean team to keep everyone safe and ensure all exhibits are sparkling and clean for visitors.
Your role as day shift cleaner is essential to the daily running of the building.
In this role, you will be responsible for :
- Keeping all exhibits clean and sanitised throughout the day
- Performing hourly toilet cleans
- Tackling any cleaning accidents that occur during the day
- Emptying bins/picking up rubbish
- Interaction and support of the visitor experience
The cleaning department at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is made up of thirteen people. We have two supervisors, four day shift cleaners and five night shift cleaners. Day shift cleaners are responsible for keeping the building clean and running during the day. Night shift cleaners are responsible for the turnaround of the building in preparation for the next day.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, customer-focused team member to come work with us at our award-winning visitor attraction. We are looking for someone who is a great team player. The ideal candidate would be outgoing and enjoy talking to new people. We want someone pro-active with a keen eye for detail.
It is a temporary position with the potential to be made permanent at the end. Contract for the month of October. We are looking for holiday cover and weekend availability is essential.
You must be able to climb 98 stairs multiple times throughout the day, be trustworthy, reliable and able to appreciate the importance of maintaining public areas to a high standard of cleanliness.
Our day shift runs from the moment we open until the moment we close.. Our opening hours vary depending on the holiday season. At the height of the holiday period in October, our opening hours are from 8:30am-10pm.
The Company
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is Edinburgh’s oldest purpose-built visitor attraction, situated at the top of the Royal Mile. The attraction is a 5-star VisitScotland-rated visitor experience consisting of a historic Victorian Camera Obscura, 5 floors of interactive exhibits, rooftop terrace, reception area and Gift Shop. The attraction is a ‘must-visit’ for families and adults from all over the world and due to its popularity has the longest opening hours of any attraction in Edinburgh.
Camera Obscura is an award-winning attraction and has recently won the Trailblazer award from Living Wage Scotland as well as Best Visitor Attraction in the Thistle Awards. We achieved our Gold award in Green Tourism.
Part of Visitor Centres Ltd, the company also manages Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Carrbridge, Inveraray Jail and Landmark Press.
You can find out more about us at www.camera-obscura.co.uk
Benefits
· £12 .60 per hour
· Pension: 2% contribution for first 6 months of employment, rising to 10% thereafter
· Holidays: 29 days annual holiday pro rata
· Discretionary annual company bonus
· Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is a Living Wage employer and offers all staff contribution towards uniform, breakfast while on shift, refreshments throughout the day and seasonal team meals. Staff get a generous discount in the Gift Shop and free entry for friends and family to visit the attraction, as well as free entry to sister attractions Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Inveraray Jail. Access to ASVA passes for discounted entry to Scotland’s other top attractions.
· Flexible working options and a variety of shift patterns are available.
· Staff are given full training and offered personal development and training opportunities. Staff are also offered access to our employee assistance programme, providing access to information, advice, and answers to a range of workplace and personal issues.
How To Apply
We look forward to hearing from you. Please make sure to introduce yourself and share with us your relevant skills and experience, as well as why you would like to work at Camera Obscura. Include your earliest start date and working availability. Once shortlisted, you will be sent a questionnaire to fill out before an interview will be scheduled.
Please attach a CV and cover letter and send the application to phillipa@camera-obscura.co.uk or myles@camera-obscura.co.uk
Any further questions we would be happy to discuss. Please get in touch at info@camera-obscura.co.ukor call 0131 226 3709.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Experience:

• cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• and understand English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 22/09/202

Please refer the Job description for details