Vacancies

Temporary contract running from 20 November to 30 December, based onsite in Edinburgh
£12.60 per hour
Up to a maximum of 30 hours per week (predominantly evening shifts 4pm to around 10pm with some day shifts required 10am to 4pm)

The Botanics Trading Company Ltd is looking to appoint seasonal retail assistants to support our 'Christmas at the Botanics' light event at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, running from Thursday 20 November 2025 to Tuesday 30 December 2025

Applicants should possess excellent customer service skills and experience in a fast paced retail environment. A friendly outgoing personality and good attention to detail are essential.

Successful candidates would be required to work evening shifts from 4pm for a maximum of 6 hours per shift to 10pm including some weekends as well as Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. 

To apply, please email recruitment@rbge.org.uk with:
•    your CV
•    a covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you’d bring to the post

Please also electronically complete and submit an equal opportunities questionnaire using the following link: EOQ form. This form should not be included with your email application.

Closing date:                           11pm on Monday 6 October
Interview date:                        14/15 October
Recruitment Information:    Job description and person specification 

If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application hasn’t been successful on this occasion. No recruitment agencies please.