Come and enjoy working at the best hostel in Skye!

We are currently seeking staff for next season- 

Assistant Hostel Manager. Full or part time seasonal. Start 15th March 2024. Salary £24000 per annum. Live-in available. Applications close 8th Feb 2024. 

General Hostel Assistant. Full or part time seasonal. Start 30th April 2024. Competitive rate of pay. Applications close 8th Feb 2024. 

Details of both posts below and you can get a feel for staying and working in our buzzing hostel  by clicking here


Position available- Hostel Assistant Manager

We would like to hear from anyone who feels they have the experience and motivation to help manage our small and beautiful hostel on Skye.

Click here for an insight into how we operate and why staff like working here.

Skye Basecamp Assistant Manager

Contract- Seasonal Part time or Full-time, live-in available.

Start- 15th March 2024

Salary- £24,000 per annum.

Assistant Hostel Manager role responsibilities:

Day-to-day hostel management on the manager’s days off. Overseeing of staff.
Ensuring the good reputation of the business as the ideal place to stay for active visitors to Skye.

Day to day key roles:

Staff scheduling and overseeing of performance

Overseeing bookings and correspondence

Day to day key jobs:

Staffing and rotas

Wages and time sheets

Marketing and bookings

Laundry and cleaning, getting stuck in when needed

Assisting with scheduling of maintenance and renovation works

 

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Good team player
  • Well organised & computer literate
  • Holds a full UK driving license- preferable but not essential
  • Legally permitted to work in the UK

Having an active interest and knowledge of outdoor pursuits and a good knowledge of Skye would be good but not essential as long as you’re enthusiastic!

Please do get in touch if you like the sound of working here!

We want to offer great hospitality, nothing is too much trouble so you must be good with people first and foremost. You’ll be part of a small close-knit team so a good sense of humour and an enthuisiastic outlook  on life keeps a positive environment for both guests and employees.

Applications should be received no later than 8th April 2024

Please submit your CV with contact details of two referees and a covering letter detailing any specific experience or qualities that you have for this new post-

By e-mail to: bookings@skyebasecamp.co.uk

In writing to: Skye Basecamp, Lime Park, Broadford, Isle of Skye. IV49 9AE 


Position available: Hostel Assistant 

We’re looking for a bright and friendly people to join our team for the season ahead.

Skye Basecamp General Assistant 

Contract: April 2023 until September 2024 

Start: April 30th 2024

Hours: Full & part time available

Pay: National living wage minimum but final rates will depend on experience 

Accommodation:  May be included 

There may be scope for job share if you are local and only available to work at certain times of day eg can only work 10am-2pm housekeeping shift or can only work evenings at reception

 

Key duties: 

Reception and check-in

Handling enquiries by telephone and email

Room changeovers

There may be scope for job share if you are local and only available to work at certain times of day eg no evenings

Experience- ideally you should have: 

  • Have experience in customer service and enjoy helping guests enjoy their stay 
  • Be a team player with a flexible attitude and good at using your initiative 
  • Reasonable IT literacy (Word, Excel and Outlook), not needed if applying for housekeeping only
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Full UK driver’s license, preferable but not essential
  • A good knowledge of Skye and the surrounding area, preferable but not essential

We offer : 

  • Full training in all aspects of the hostel duties
  • Homely, supportive and friendly culture in our close-knit team 
  • Opportunities to develop and learn mountaineering skills from our team of guides- this is just for fun!
  • Laundry is processed by Aberdeen Laundry services so no ironing! 

Hours 

We are open 7 days a week, 

The nature of hostel-life leads to a different set of goals every day. We try hard to allow staff members to be flexible with their hours but we value your well being and you will have at least 2 days per week off.

Pay

Starting pay for 2-week trial period is the national living wage but final rates will depend on experience 

Please do get in touch if you like the sound of working here!

We’d like to hear from you even if you are unsure about your experience as we give training in all aspects of the hostel operations. If you would like to join us but can only offer part-time please do still get in touch. Most importantly you will be part of a small close-knit team so a good sense of humour, and willingness to adapt  helps us keep a positive environment for both guests and employees.

Applications should be received no later than 8th April 2023 

Please drop us an email along with your CV if available.

By e-mail to: bookings@skyebasecamp.co.uk

In writing to: Skye Basecamp, Lime Park, Broadford, Isle of Skye. IV49 9AE