Job Reference: GNEHA116 Position: Hostel Assistant

Location:
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel (PH33 6SY) Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Start 02/Nov/2026 until 31/Mar/2027 Hours per week: 37.50 Hours

Salary:
£13.00 per hour Accommodation: Live in accommodation available (Note: a small weekly utility levy applies.) 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 to join our dedicated, friendly and qualified team at our Glen Nevis Youth Hostel, part of the Lochaber Group. 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.



Naturally a great communicator who loves to work as part of a team. Someone who can support and respect their colleagues, as some of the teams live in depending on location. In Return

We Offer
• Membership of Hostelling Scotland
- so you too can enjoy the wonderful locations of our hostels and experience the great service that our guests receive when it is your time away from work.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension and holidays
• Uniform is provided
• Access to many High Street discounts through the Salary Extras scheme Additional Information
• A successful candidate is required to provide one satisfactory reference and a recent Basic Disclosure clearance
• You must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK before starting with us.

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: 1st November 2026 Interview: TBC Please note: We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

📌 Hostel Assistant (Glen Nevis)
🏢 Hostelling Scotland
📍 Glen Nevis