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L'équipe Wee Ecosse s'agrandit!
Wee Ecosse is Expanding! Join Our Dynamic Team.
To apply for the exciting roles mentioned below, please forward your CV and cover letter (in French) to jobs@wee-ecosse.com
Founded by two passionate French women, Sarah and Mathilde, Wee Ecosse embodies their love for their adopted homeland, Scotland. With Sarah's expertise as a Blue Badge guide and Mathilde's prowess as a project manager, Wee Ecosse has become a beacon for those seeking a genuine Scottish experience.
Dive deep into Edinburgh’s intriguing past, explore iconic landmarks, or savour authentic Scottish gastronomy. Wee Ecosse offers French-guided walking tours that are as diverse as they are memorable.
Our current job openings:
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French-speaking guide and coordinator - Edinburgh - click here
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French-speaking guide - Edinburgh (part-time) - click here
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French-speaking freelance guides - Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness - click here
French-speaking guide and coordinator - Edinburgh
We invite a multifaceted individual to join us, blending the charm of French-speaking tour guiding with the precision of tour coordination.
Key responsibilities
French-speaking guide
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Lead an average of 5 walking tours per week (tours vary between 2 to 4 hours for groups of between 1 and 20 people)
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Have a keen interest in Edinburgh and its surroundings. While training and content will be provided, your personal touch will make all the difference
Coordination & administration
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Handle email requests from customers & partners, working alongside the directors.
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Manage team communication and time management: schedule tours, update calendars, finalise tour details, and answer related queries.
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Uphold exemplary customer service, responding to queries across various platforms, including the website, mailbox, and social media.
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Facilitate basic procurement tasks, such as regular supply orders for tours and bookings with local partners.
Content production
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Research to enhance current tours or develop new ones.
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Update content on the drive for factual accuracy and team-wide accessibility.
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Draft engaging content for social media to enhance our digital footprint.
Job details
The Essentials:
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Working hours: 35 hours per week, with shifts either from Tuesday to Saturday or Wednesday to Sunday. Overtime opportunities available.
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Standard working hours: 9/10am to 5/6pm
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Compensation: £13.50 per hour/ £24,570 annually
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Start date: 1st February 2024
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Hybrid working: 50% in Edinburgh city centre, 50% remote. All necessary work equipment will be provided)
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28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Perks & Growth Opportunities
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First aid training
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Comprehensive guide training
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Scope to grow within the business
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Social events with the team
Your profile
Essential qualities:
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Fluency in both French (oral and written) and English
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UK work eligibility
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Highly autonomous with a proactive attitude.
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Comfortable in vocal communication, with the ability to engage and captivate an audience
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Experience in a client-facing role, preferably in tourism or hospitality
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Ability to connect with a diverse range of people
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Strong team spirit and collaborative skills
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Genuine interest in Edinburgh and Scottish culture
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High environmental and situational awareness
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Ability to commute to and from Edinburgh city centre
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A desire to work outdoors - this role involves walking outdoors for up to 8 hours a day
Added advantages:
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Extensive Edinburgh & Scotland knowledge
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Prior tour guiding experience
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Background in tourism or hospitality
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Stellar writing skills
How to apply?
Applications can be submitted until the 24th of November 2023. Interviews will take place during the first half of December 2023 (ideally face to face in central Edinburgh).
Please send the following to : jobs@wee-ecosse.com
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CV (in any language)
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Letter (in French)
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Right to work evidence (HMRC code for example)
Become a part of our vibrant Wee Ecosse community and immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Edinburgh and Scotland!
French-speaking guide - Edinburgh (part-time)
We invite a all passionate guides-in-the-making to join us and share their talent and love of Scotland with us and our visitors.
Key responsibilities
French-speaking guide
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Lead an average of 5 walking tours per week (tours vary between 2 to 4 hours for groups of between 1 and 20 people)
-
Have a keen interest in Edinburgh and its surroundings. While training and content will be provided, your personal touch will make all the difference
Content production
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Research to enhance current tours or develop new ones.
-
Update content on the drive for factual accuracy and team-wide accessibility.
-
Draft engaging content for social media to enhance our digital footprint.
Job details
The Essentials:
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Fixed Term contract from 1st April 2024 to 3rd November 2024
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Working hours: 20 hours per week, with shifts either from Tuesday to Saturday or Wednesday to Sunday. Overtime opportunities available.
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Standard working hours: 9/10am to 5/6pm
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Fixed pattern of worked days to be determined together
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Compensation: £13.50 per hour/ £24,570 annually FTE
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Hybrid working: 50% in Edinburgh city centre, 50% remote. All necessary work equipment will be provided)
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28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Perks & Growth Opportunities
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First aid training
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Comprehensive guide training
-
Scope to grow within the business
-
Social events with the team
Your profile
Essential qualities:
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Fluency in both French (oral and written) and English
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UK work eligibility
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Highly autonomous with a proactive attitude.
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Comfortable in vocal communication, with the ability to engage and captivate an audience
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Experience in a client-facing role, preferably in tourism or hospitality
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Ability to connect with a diverse range of people
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Strong team spirit and collaborative skills
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Genuine interest in Edinburgh and Scottish culture
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High environmental and situational awareness
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Ability to commute to and from Edinburgh city centre
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A desire to work outdoors - this role involves walking outdoors for up to 8 hours a day
Added advantages:
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Extensive Edinburgh & Scotland knowledge
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Prior tour guiding experience
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Background in tourism or hospitality
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Stellar writing skills
How to apply?
Applications can be submitted until the 24th of November 2023. Interviews will take place during the first half of December 2023 (ideally face to face in central Edinburgh).
Please send the following to : jobs@wee-ecosse.com
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CV (in any language)
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Letter (in French)
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Right to work evidence (HMRC code for example)
Become a part of our vibrant Wee Ecosse community and immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Edinburgh and Scotland!
French-speaking freelance guide - Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness
Are you based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness? We invite a all passionate guides-in-the-making to join us and share their talent and love of Scotland with us and our visitors.
Positions to be filled mid-March for Edinburgh and through the season for Glasgow and Inverness (dates to be confirmed)
Key responsibilities
French-speaking guide
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Lead walking tours and be the face of Wee Eccosse (tours vary between 2 to 4 hours for groups of between 1 and 20 people).
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Have a keen interest in Edinburgh/Glasgow/Inverness and their surroundings. While training and content will be provided, your personal touch will make all the difference.
Job details
The Essentials:
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Freelance position - paid on a monthly basis, depending on how many tours you undertake
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Tours will be allocated to our team of freelance guides on a first-come, first served basis.
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Compensation: £100 per 3-hour tour
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Fully adaptable around your existing commitments and schedule
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Paid mandatory training provided in late March to prepare for the April season start.
Perks & Growth Opportunities
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First aid training
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Comprehensive guide training
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Scope to grow within the business
-
Social events with the team
Your profile
Essential qualities:
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Fluency in both French (oral and written) and English
-
UK work eligibility
-
Highly autonomous with a proactive attitude.
-
Comfortable in vocal communication, with the ability to engage and captivate an audience
-
Experience in a client-facing role, preferably in tourism or hospitality
-
Ability to connect with a diverse range of people
-
Strong team spirit and collaborative skills
-
Genuine interest in Edinburgh and Scottish culture
-
High environmental and situational awareness
-
Ability to commute to and from Edinburgh city centre
-
A desire to work outdoors - this role involves walking outdoors for up to 8 hours a day
Added advantages:
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Extensive Edinburgh/Glasgow/Inverness & Scotland knowledge
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Prior tour guiding experience
-
Background in tourism or hospitality
How to apply?
Applications can be submitted until the 24th of November 2023. Interviews will take place during the first half of December 2023 (ideally face to face in central Edinburgh). Positions to be filled mid-March for Edinburgh and through the season for Glasgow and Inverness (dates to be confirmed).
Please send the following to : jobs@wee-ecosse.com
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CV (in any language)
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Letter (in French)
-
Right to work evidence (HMRC code for example)
Become a part of our vibrant Wee Ecosse community and immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Edinburgh and Scotland!