Experience Ambassador
Experience Ambassador
The Johnnie Walker Experience, Edinburgh
Salary: £26679/annum plus annual bonus, product allowance, 34 days of holiday and many more)
Full Time, permanent
Closing Date: 15th Sept 2026
About us
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world's most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life's moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.
Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.
Join us and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.
About the Function
Our Scotland Brand Homes bring our iconic whisky brands to life through immersive storytelling, premium hospitality and unforgettable visitor experiences.
The Johnnie Walker Experience is our global flagship destination, welcoming guests from around the world to discover the story, craft and innovation behind one of Scotland's most famous brands.
About the Team
Our Experience team creates memorable moments for every visitor through engaging tours, tastings and personalised experiences. Together, we combine storytelling, hospitality and whisky expertise to inspire guests and showcase the very best of Scotland.
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About the Role
As an Experience Ambassador, you'll welcome visitors from around the world and guide them on an unforgettable whisky journey. Through immersive tours, tastings and exceptional service, you'll bring the Johnnie Walker story to life while creating personalised experiences that leave lasting memories.
Role Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging guided tours and whisky tastings that bring the Johnnie Walker story and Scotch whisky to life.
- Welcome guests, provide admissions, ticketing and visitor information while creating a warm and memorable first impression.
- Build personalised visitor experiences by understanding customer interests and recommending tailored experiences across our Scotland Brand Homes.
- Act as a passionate brand ambassador, confidently sharing whisky knowledge, brand heritage and responsible drinking messages.
- Support special events, retail experiences and wider visitor operations while maintaining exceptional service standards.
- Continuously develop your whisky knowledge, presentation skills and understanding of visitor experience best practice.
This is an exciting opportunity to build a career in tourism and hospitality while developing your presentation skills and whisky expertise at one of Scotland's leading visitor attractions. You'll become part of a passionate team delivering experiences that inspire visitors from every corner of the world.
Experience / Skills Required
This could be the right opportunity for you if you have:
- Experience in hospitality, tourism, retail or another customer-facing environment.
- Excellent presentation, storytelling and communication skills with the confidence to engage both individuals and larger groups.
- A customer-first mindset and genuine passion for creating memorable experiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences.
- A collaborative approach and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
Knowledge of Scotch whisky or visitor attractions is beneficial but not essential-our training programme will give you the knowledge and confidence to become a true Johnnie Walker ambassador. Additional language skills are also welcomed.
Flexible Working Statement
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
Rewards & Benefits Statement
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Product allowance
- Contributory pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Share purchase scheme
- Career development opportunities within a global organisation
Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.
We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.
Together, we're constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.
Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.
Recruitment Scam Warning
Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Pension
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Woman founded/led
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