Work on Tresco
Tresco is more than just a workplace; it's an incredible setting for an unforgettable adventure.
Join the 2025 Season on Tresco & Bryher
With seasonal and permanent positions available in hospitality, housekeeping, gardening, spa, operations, and more, this is your opportunity to develop your skills while immersing yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the Isles of Scilly. If the breathtaking views and island vibes aren't enough, we offer excellent rates of pay, accommodation, travel and a great range of benefits.
Working on Tresco means embracing the island lifestyle — getting out on the water, exploring the captivating landscape, and taking a moment to enjoy a breathtaking island sunset. Imagine waking to the soothing sounds of the sea, spending your workdays surrounded by lush gardens and pristine beaches, and enjoying free time in or around the ocean. Here on Tresco, 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall in the Isles of Scilly, this could be your next big adventure.
Joining our teams on Tresco and at Hell Bay Hotel on the neighbouring island of Bryher means becoming part of a close-knit community dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for our guests.
Island life is all about putting in the hard work together, but rest assured, we make it worthwhile with great rewards and a supportive environment, including accommodation, excellent pay rates, travel to and from the island and a great range of benefits. We love to recognise talent, and many positions also offer opportunities for gratuities and pathways for progression.
Whether serving island-inspired dishes, caring for beautiful beachfront cottages, or welcoming guests with the warmest smiles, your work here will be meaningful and rewarding. You'll create lasting memories — not just for our guests but for yourself.
Discover the adventure of island life, the camaraderie of our team, and the joy of making a difference. Join us on Tresco and at Hell Bay, and seize the opportunity to live, work, and thrive in this extraordinary island paradise.
Thanks to our time on Tresco, we have made lifelong friends and have had the chance to explore one of the most beautiful places in the world. Mel & Pete
Current Vacancies
Housekeeping Supervisor
Retail & Deli Assistant
Bar & Front of House Assistants
Cottage Cleaners & Housekeepers
Spa Therapists
Kitchen Porter - Tresco Island
Housekeeper - Tresco Abbey - Permanent Role
Why choose us?
Excellent rates of pay
We offer competitive rates of pay above the National Living Wage - all our roles have starting pay of at least £12.25 per hour.
Many positions also offer a share of gratuities, and we also offer a refer-a-friend scheme where you can earn a bonus for introducing like-minded people to Tresco.
Perks & Benefits
- On-island accommodation
- Travel to and from the island
- 20% discount in our eateries, spa and shops
- Free inter-island boating
- Subsidised Spa membership and treatments
- Free entry to Tresco Abbey Garden
- Discounted stays for friends and family
- Gratuities and meals in many roles
- Pathways for progression
Location, location, location
How many people can say they work a stone's throw from the beach on a subtropical island with a whole archipelago to explore in their free time?
We offer unlimited scheduled boating and free camping equipment hire to help you explore the archipelago, and with nowhere more than a few minutes from the beach, we're the perfect playground for those who love the great outdoors.
A family at heart
We're a family at heart. Tresco has been under the stewardship of the Dorrien-Smith family for almost two centuries, which is reflected in the sense of companionship and teamwork shared by our wider island community.
The island has an active and welcoming atmosphere, with a community centre, pub, church and an excellent primary school for those looking at a longer-term move.
Get notified when we're recruiting
Click below to join our Recruitment database; we'll email you whenever we have exciting new vacancies on Tresco or at Hell Bay Hotel.
We work hard, but I always finish each day feeling incredibly grateful to work and live in one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Lorna, Tresco Stores
Life on Tresco
Living and working on Tresco: Kagiso Mompoloki
Living and working on Tresco: Lorna Reston
Island Life: Working at Hell Bay Hotel
Living and working on Tresco: David and Olivia
Living and working on Tresco: Mel and Pete
