Hostel Manager YH

Job Reference: KIRHA
004

Position:
Hostel Manager

Location:

Kirkwall Youth Hostel, Orkney, (KW15 1BB
)

Contract:

Fixed Term Contract, 11/Mar/2026 until 29/Sep/2026

Hours Per Week: 40 hpw

Salary:
Competitive

Accommodation:
Live-in accommodation available (

Note:

a small weekly utility levy applies.)

Are you interested in running a youth hostel, with an adventurous spirit, to help our guests discover and experience the real Scotland through hos telling with us whilst you too can enjoy the buzz of the outdoors taking advantage of hillwalking, climbing and many other outdoor activities right on your doorstep and explore amazing surroundings in your spare time?

With hostels at the foot of mountains, the banks of lochs or a stone’s throw away from the beach each of our hostels offers something different.

As a non-profit charity with people and communities at our heart, we also give people, who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity, the chance of a well needed break to explore and experience Scotland or to develop their skills for life, learning and work through our youth programmes.

Working with Hostelling Scotland is more than just a job. Join our team to become an Ambassador for Scotland and make a difference!

We are currently seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with commitment to provide an excellent customer service at our Kirkwall Youth Hostel. Gateway to exploring Orkney, located a short stroll from Kirkwall - the capital of the Orkney islands. Experience island life, lots to explore and experience wildlife, archaeology and festivals. A small friendly team. Accommodation available in shared staff house, with own bedroom.

• Provide professional, efficient and effective day-to-day business hostel management
• Deliver a high level of quality service and standards with the guest facility provision being welcoming, clean, comfortable, secure, safe, accessible and compliant, and maintained
• Enhance guest experience and exceed their expectations, including dealing with direct guest feedback in a professional manner
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety and security of the guests and visitors at all times
• Implement strategic and operational plans, development priorities, statutory compliance, risk assessments, policies and procedures to achieve Hostelling Scotland’s charitable aims and objectives

• Worked successfully in a customer facing role with experience of managing a small team in similar hospitality surroundings and commitment to excellent customer service
• Excellent, confident communication skill, verbally and in writing, dealing with people at all levels
• High degree of understanding of health and safety at work and practical experience of implementation, monitoring and developing best practice
• Business acumen including financial and budget management
• Excellent understanding of relevant data protection protocol
• Understanding of hostel asset management and contracts and contractor management
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work to changing workload and priorities during busy times

• You must be able to present evidence of your right to work in the UK prior to start with us.
• You will also need to provide two satisfactory references and apply for a Basic Disclosure.

• Membership of Hostelling Scotland
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension and holidays
• Uniform is provided

If you would like to join us, please visit our website  to learn about how we process job applicants’ information and apply through our website.

Closing Date: 30th January 2026

Interview: W/c 8th February 2026

Please note:

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.