Accessibility Steward

We are looking for Accessibility Stewards to deliver inclusive, high-quality customer service that supports diverse access needs and enhances the guest experience.

Job type
Seasonal
Location
The Edinburgh Castle Arena
Reports to
Accessibility Supervisor
Salary
£13.45 per hour

Duration:

This is a temporary position from 5 August to 29 August 2026. You will work a minimum of 38.5 hours per week, usually between 18:00–00:00 Monday to Friday and 15:30 – 00:00 on Saturdays. You may be required to work additional hours when needed. There may also be opportunities to work extra shifts during the Castle Concerts period (10–19 July 2026).

Job Purpose Summary:

To deliver inclusive, high-quality customer service that supports 
diverse access needs and enhances the guest experience. Seeking 
kind, patient, and articulate individuals with a passion for 
accessibility and inclusive events.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide assistance to guests who have additional needs in a friendly and engaging way – including wheelchair pushing on ascent to the venue.
  • Be able to confidently assist customers with varying levels of physical and mental conditions while maintaining a positive demeanour
  • Provide support and assist with reseating guest(s) with accessibility needs.
  • Confidently use radios to communicate with colleagues if necessary.
  • Understand the security and safety plans and their role in it.
  • Be familiar with the layout of the site and assist the audience by giving directions to facilities.
  • Investigate any disturbances or incidents, reporting any issues to supervisors.
  • Deliver the Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) for access customers if applicable.

Essential Criteria:

  • Have experience working with vulnerable individuals or people with additional needs.
  • Must be able to lift, squat, stoop, push, stand, and bend throughout the course of a shift.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, and/or hold 75lbs or more.
  • Have a professional and caring nature for the challenges faced by our customers with varying levels of physical and mental conditions.
  • Have a positive demeanour – able to remain calm, helpful, and work well in a high pressure, high demand role.
  • Over 18 years of age.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience in theatre or other entertainment venues.
  • Experience in a customer care environment or public facing role.
  • Experience in healthcare or another carer role.
  • First Aid Training.
  • First Aid.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 12 April 2026