Jobs at NTS sites in region

A charity is offering people from across Perthshire the opportunity to play a part in the future of the country’s heritage.

To support its ambitions, the National Trust of Scotland is recruiting for 300 roles - some of which are in this region.

They say people can“make the most of the health and wellbeing benefits”of working in Scotland’s beautiful nature, while telling its stories and preserving important sites.

Branklyn Garden in Perth is recruiting a gardener to assist with the conservation and development at the site, ensuring the two-acre hillside garden is maintained to the highest standard.

And at Dunkeld there are opportunities to join the visitor services team, including a new visitor services manager ranger role to assist with nature conservation, develop learning opportunities and engage with the community.

Last month the National Trust for Scotland launched its new 10-year strategy -‘Nature, Beauty and Heritage for Everyone’which outlined ambitious plans for the years ahead.

That includes from becoming carbon negative through to speaking up for Scotland’s heritage that doesn’t have a voice and increasing visitor numbers to more than six million per year.

Stuart Maxwell, general manager for Edinburgh and east region for National Trust for Scotland, said:“It’s an incredibly exciting time to join the trust, particularly following the launch of Nature, Beauty and Heritage for Everyone and the big ambitions we have for the next 10 years.

“With a range of vacancies at our properties in Dunkeld and Branklyn Garden, there is always something new to uncover and no two days are ever the same.

“With opportunities ranging from gardener to visitor services supervisor, there are so many different ways to play a part in sharing the stories of our rich heritage with visitors from all over the world, all while preserving it to ensure it’s there for future generations to discover.

“We are looking for people who are passionate about improving the lives of others through access to Scotland’s nature, beauty and heritage, and who want to get up and head to a job they love every day with a team who share their enthusiasm.”

For more information on the vacancies available across Perthshire, visit www.nts.org.uk/ careers