Countryside Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Competitions Assistant - Royal Highland Show
Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland —Edinburgh
- £27,500 - £29,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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11d
Countryside Ranger (2 posts) (35 hpw) (Seasonal) Various Locations
Highland Council —Inverness West
- £32,596 - £36,145 a year
- Temporary
- First Aid Certification
Client Care
Wallace Veterinary Centres —Broughty Ferry
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
2026 July - Conservation Grazing Coordinator
Cairngorms National Park Authority —Grantown on Spey
- £30,626 - £32,953 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
11d
Assistant Sales & Events Manager
HandPickedHotels —Edinburgh
- From £18.32 an hour
- Sales
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Events Coordinator
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club —Edinburgh
- £27,316 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Office
- Hotel
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Grounds Assistant Cameron Lodges
Cameron House —Dunbartonshire
- £26,436.80 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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5d
Corporate Services Contract Manager
Glendale Countryside Ltd —Scotland
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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8d
Housemaster/mistress
Ministry of Defence —Perthshire
- £42,018 - £52,740 a year
- School
Receptionist
Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort —Bishopton
- £13 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Gundog Instructor
Gleneagles —Auchterarder
- £33,453 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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12d
NHH Health Club Assistant
HandPickedHotels —Edinburgh
- From £13 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Ranger
Huntingdonshire District Council —Paxton
- £30,051 - £33,574 a year
- Weekend availability
- Flexitime
5d
Events Manager
Ardoe House Hotel —Blairs
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Front Office - Receptionist
Sopwell House —Glasgow
- £25,420.00 - £37,553.33 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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3h
Director of Practice
IVC —Ayr
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
12d
Grounds Assistant
Away Resorts —Dundee
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Restaurant experience
- Resort
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Support Worker for a Young Man in Perth
C-Change Scotland —Perth
- £16.93 an hour
- In-person
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Maintenance Operative
Fife Coast & Countryside Trust —Glenrothes
- £26,786.83 - £29,170.80 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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1d
Assistant Leisure Club Manager
RAD Hotel Group —West Kilbride
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d

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Competitions Assistant - Royal Highland Show

Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland
Edinburgh

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£27,500 - £29,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Life insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Driving Licence
Microsoft Outlook
Administrative experience
Driving
Organisational skills
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

Competitions Assistant - Ingliston, Edinburgh

Contract: Permanent, ideally full-time (Monday-Friday), however we are open to flexible or part time working arrangements for the right candidate

Salary: £27,500-£29,000 per annum

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with some flexibility

Additional hours are required in the lead up to, and during the Royal Highland Show in June.

About RHASS

RHASS (Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland) is Scotland’s agricultural charity and is the leading voice for Scottish agriculture and the rural community. Founded in 1784 with the guiding principles to promote the regeneration of rural Scotland, those principles still ring true today. Today and in the future, the charity strives for new ways to preserve, educate and support the industry and people who live and work in the Scottish countryside. RHASS is the charity who puts on the Royal Highland Show at the Royal Highland Centre (RHC), showcasing the very best in farming, food and rural life.

Job Purpose

Working closely with the Competitions Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating the livestock and competition elements of the Royal Highland Show.

The role supports the delivery of competitions involving over 6,500 entries and 2,500 competitors across 14 sections, including livestock, equine, shearing, innovations and Scottish Championships.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering Scotland's largest agricultural event. No two days are the same, and you'll work with exhibitors, judges, volunteers and colleagues across the Society to help deliver an internationally recognised event that welcomes over 200,000 visitors each year.

What You’ll Do

Support the Competitions Manager in the planning and delivery of all competition activities for the Royal Highland Show.
Manage the competitions telephone line and shared enquiries mailbox, providing excellent customer service to exhibitors and stakeholders.
Coordinate competition committee administration, including agendas, minutes and action logs.
Update and test the online entry system ahead of each year's competition launch.
Prepare and maintain competition schedules and prize lists, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
Coordinate all judge and steward administration, including invitations, travel, accommodation and communications.
Attend Bronze planning meetings and contribute to wider Show planning.
Coordinate the ordering of rosettes, prize cards and other competition supplies.
Administer the RHASS trophy collection.
Assist with the allocation of livestock pens, equine stalls and stable accommodation.
Process competition results, allocate prize money and publish results.
Support the recruitment, induction and day-to-day coordination of temporary Show staff.
Assist with financial administration, including purchase orders, supplier liaison and reconciliation of competition expenditure.
Build and maintain positive relationships with exhibitors, judges, volunteers, colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of customer service and event delivery.

What You’ll Bring

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
A professional and confident manner when dealing with colleagues, exhibitors and external stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong IT skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience using mail merge and basic Excel formulas is essential.
Experience using CRM or competition management systems would be advantageous.
The ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a team.
A proactive approach with good problem-solving skills and the confidence to use your own initiative.
A willingness to learn, develop and contribute to continuous improvement.
An interest in agriculture, food production, livestock, equine or rural affairs would be advantageous.
Knowledge of agricultural shows or livestock/equine competitions is highly desirable.
A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Benefits

Annual holiday entitlement starting at 34 days per annum, increasing with length of service. Note that this includes 10 public holidays and 4 fixed Director Days (taken between Christmas and New Year).
Generous contributory pension scheme under which the Society contributes 10% of basic salary on the provision that you contribute 6%.
Life Assurance Benefit.
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Complimentary Royal Highland Show tickets for Friends & Family.
Training and development opportunities.
Free onsite parking.

To apply, please upload your CV and a covering letter by 5.00pm on Wednesday 22nd July.

Pay: £27,500.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Life insurance
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Please confirm you have the full Right to Work in the UK (British passport or valid Share Code)

Work Location: In person

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