Full Time

Maintenance Assistant

JOB TITLE:
Maintenance Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Maintenance Senior Supervisor

RATE OF PAY:
£13.00 per hour (plus the Annual Bonus Scheme and other great benefits)

TYPE OF ROLE:
Full-time, permanent position
40 hours – 5 days out of 7

Main Duties
Maintaining the park’s equipment, buildings, and grounds to a high standard
Ensuring the aesthetic appearance of the grounds is maintained
Performing janitorial tasks, such as litter picking and restroom servicing
Keeping all tools and equipment in safe and working condition
Conducting daily, weekly, monthly, and annual checks as per our PPM schedules
Assisting with the construction of new equipment and buildings, as needed
Repairing any existing equipment to maintain its functionality
Performing facility maintenance tasks
Complying with health and safety regulations
Troubleshooting small electrical and plumbing issues
Conducting routine fire safety tests, including alarms and extinguishers
Assisting with any other duties as needed by the senior team.

Skills & Qualifications
Excellent verbal communication skills
Proven practical skills in areas such as carpentry, decorating, and plumbing
Knowledge of common electrical and mechanical items and their repair
Strong computer literacy
Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and maintain facilities
A team player with a desire to help others
Strong customer service skills
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills
Familiarity with hand and power tools, as well as other maintenance and safety equipment
Good time management skills to handle various tasks efficiently
Ability to interpret maintenance instructions, manuals, safety rules, and other documents.

While these skills and qualifications are desired, we are willing to provide training to the right candidate. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role with opportunities to develop your skills, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Housekeeping Assistant

Job Reference: 227

Contract: Permanent, Annualised, 16 hours

Salary: £12.62 – £13.84 per hour

Please note that 6 am start times may be required for this role

The role
To work within our Housekeeping team to provide a high standard and pleasant, clean environment for all visitors.

To implement the GSC Customer Service promise. Offer a fun, safe and welcoming environment to all customers and provide an integrated, co-ordinated and professional level of service to our customers at point of contact.

The Housekeeping Assistant will work within the standards of the Glasgow Science Centre’s health and safety policy, carry out other reasonable duties/tasks as required, deliver and meet the objectives of your team and Glasgow Science Centre, ensure the site is in a clean, safe and proper condition for customers.

You will use own initiative and clean areas that may need additional attention unsupervised and provide a high standard of customer care at all times providing a helpful and friendly service.

You will have previous experience in cleaning and be able to work without supervision and act on own initiative

Have a proactive outlook on cleaning requirements and work as part of a small, committed and vital team.

Full job description is available to download at the bottom of this page.

How to apply
For consideration in this role, please complete an application form and submit your CV online.

We encourage all applicants to complete a short equality monitoring questionnaire. This is optional and for our internal monitoring purposes only. It does not form part of the selection process.

The closing date for applications is Friday 13th March at Noon.

Please find links to the application form and equality monitoring form below.

Application Form

Equality Monitoring Form

Application Questions
GSC operates an inclusive recruitment and selection process designed to enable the selection of the most suitable candidates from the widest possible range of applicants, based on individual merits and relevant abilities.

As a Science Centre, we are passionate about innovation and recognise the contribution that AI can make to job applications, however we encourage you to tailor your application content using your own words and examples.

Your application will be assessed solely on the answers you provide to the application questions and any over reliance of AI software/tools may have a detrimental impact on your application. AI detector software will be used to screen applications that are considered to be overly reliant.
Remember, while AI can assist your application, your unique knowledge, skills and experience along with personal motivations and values are what truly stand out in our process.

As part of your application you will be asked to answer the following question. Please note that when completing the application form you are unable to save and return so you may wish to prepare answers to these questions in advance. Answers have a limit of 3000 characters (approx 500 words).

Q1. Please describe the skills and experiences that make you a strong fit for this role, and why you want to work at Glasgow Science Centre.

We receive many applications that show extensive use of AI, but we want to understand you as an individual. Please focus on including genuine personal examples to support your application.

Your application will be assessed solely on the answers you provide to the questions. Answers will not be reviewed in sequence and so references should not be made between questions. The selection panel will not see any CV’s or personal details until after candidates have been selected for interview. This in accordance with our inclusive recruitment practice. More information on how we recruit is available on our website.

Accessibility
Should you require an application in a different format please email human.resources@glasgowsciencecentre.org

Additional Information
We are equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Visitor Experience Assistant

Job Reference: 226

Contract: Permanent, Annualised, Full-time and Part-time

Salary: £12.95 per hour.

THE ROLE

Glasgow Science Centre are seeking Visitor Experience Assistants to join our Operations team.

Working as part of the Operations Team, this varied role is instrumental in the delivery of Glasgow Science Centre’s 5 Star Customer Service promise: providing a fun, safe and welcoming environment to all customers.

This role spans all areas of the Operations Department where you will provide an integrated, coordinated and professional level of service to our customers at point of contact.

To ensure seamless service delivery the role includes working across all our customer-facing areas including Science Engagement and Catering, Events and Sales.

Whilst the Visitor Experience Assistant role works across all areas of operations, we are recruiting for individuals who may have a specialism/interest/experience in Science Engagement or Catering events and Sales. Applications will be considered for both areas.

Full job description is available to download at the bottom of this page.

The closing date for applications is 13th March 2026.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

As part of your application you will be asked to answer the following question. Your application will be assessed solely on the answers you provide to these questions, and the selection panel will not see any CVs or personal details until after candidates have been selected for interview. This in accordance with our inclusive recruitment practice. Please see the working at GSC section of our website for further information on how we recruit.

Please note that when completing the application form you are unable to save and return so you may wish to prepare answers to these questions in advance. Answers will not be reviewed in sequence and so references should not be made between questions.

Each answer has a limit of 500 words.

1. Please describe the skills and experiences that make you a strong fit for this role, and why you want to work at Glasgow Science Centre. We receive many applications that show extensive use of AI, but we want to understand you as an individual. Please focus on including genuine personal examples to support your application.

APPLICATION FORM

In addition to your answers to the above questions the application form will also ask you to upload a copy of your CV, however as stated above this will only be viewed by the selection panel at interview stage. It is therefore important to ensure you answer the application questions fully, clearly setting out your relevant skills and experience and providing examples where asked to do so.

We encourage all applicants to complete a short equality monitoring questionnaire. This is optional and for our internal monitoring purposes only. It does not form part of the selection process.

Please find links to the application form and equality monitoring form below.

Application Form

Equality Monitoring Form

ACCESSIBILITY

Should you require an application in a different format please email human.resources@glasgowsciencecentre.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We are equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Visitor Services Supervisor – Food & Beverage

JOB PURPOSE

To provide operational delivery of the visitor experience and supervision in the Food & Beverage department at Pitmedden Gardens and on-site Events in line with the Trust’s policies. Delivering Performance standards and targets to ensure enjoyment of the property by visitors and members is maximised and key commercial, financial and development objectives are achieved to make the property fully sustainable.

The Visitor Services Supervisor at a Trust property plays a pivotal role ensuring that the management objectives are achieved through excellent customer service and with delegated responsibility for catering duty management is very often the face of the Trust to visitors. As such directly influences public perceptions of the Trust and is significant to developing and maintaining the property’s reputation.

This role requires weekend working and at times may require the post holder to work evenings to cover events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Supervising/undertaking the day-to-day operation of the property and environs to ensure excellent customer/visitor experience. This includes supervision of:

Catering Operation
 Lead with menu development and the preparation and presentation of a high-quality food and drink offer.
 Ensure compliance with health and safety, food hygiene, food allergen, licensing and environmental health standards, completing all related record-keeping.
 Assist with food led events throughout the year to support over all business goals.

Visitor experience
 Offer excellent customer service and ensure all members of the team do the same.
 Support property-wide targets for completion of visitor surveys to understand more about our visitors.
 Act as one of our duty management team, responsible for ensuring a safe and smooth visitor operation, opening/closing the visitor attraction, addressing issues, emergency procedure and providing relief cover, as required.

Line management of Visitor Services Assistants – Food and Beverage
 Duty management responsibility includes opening and closing of all on-site facilities.
 Ensure the property social account is managed to generate interest and help drive visitor engagement.
 Support the informal learning and community engagement and outreach programme.
 Security of the Property.
 Ensuring the completion of cash/till reconciliation.
 End of week reports and reconciliation.
 Ensure health and safety procedures, emergency procedures, and environmental procedures are followed.
 Deputising for the Visitor Services Manager on-site and off-site as required.
 Recruitment; induction; development; and management of all Food and beverage visitor services employees and volunteers. Ensuring that they understand role responsibilities and are equipped to fulfill the role to the standards required.
 Ensure the team feel valued, respected, motivated and supported.
 Supervising the activities of a team of permanent and seasonal Visitor Service Assistants (VSAs), achieving excellent staff performance and motivation through induction, training, task-setting and coaching on front and back of house.

Working closely with other managers across the Property to deliver a programme of visitor events, which increase visitor numbers, drive secondary spends and support overall Property targets.

Instil a Health and Safety culture across the property, ensuring the teamwork within the property’s ‘Safe System of Work’ to reduce risk of incidents and accidents to volunteers, employees and visitors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications

Essential
 Significant previous experience of working in an operations role in the hospitality industry – including supervision of staff and/or responsibility for specific activities.
 Previous event coordination/management experience.
 Excellent customer service skills.
 Excellent organisational, administrative and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise workload to meet changing demands.
 An understanding and commitment to the aims and objectives of the National Trust for Scotland.
 Access to own transport and full Driving License.

Desirable
 Food and Hygiene Qualification.
 Current First Aid certification.
 A formal qualification in Catering, Hospitality, Tourism or Event Management.
 Barista trained.
 The ability to think and act quickly when confronted with emergencies.
 Competent user of Microsoft Office products.

DIMENSIONS AND SCOPE OF JOB

Finance Management
 Share responsibility for achieving the catering budget together with the F&B Manager.
 Monitor commercial performance and adjust activities to capitalize on sales opportunities and run a cost-effective catering operation.
 Supervise daily café till operations and perform end-of-day income reconciliation.
 Assist the F&B Manager with menu costing and stock-taking.
 Supervise active record-keeping in line with Environmental Health requirements

Tools / equipment / systems
 Access to laptop and relevant online people management, training, financial monitoring and stock ordering systems, including NTS intranet and Microsoft 365.
 EPOS tills and chip and pin machines.
 Fully equipped commercial catering kitchens.
 Use of internal finance and banking systems.

Performance indicators and targets
 Weekly, monthly and annual sales and cost of sales targets.
 Food compliance standards and record-keeping.
 Visitor enjoyment reviews and ratings from visitor surveys and visitor feedback.

Events & Exhibits Assistant (Maternity Cover)

JOB TITLE:
Events & Exhibits Assistant (Maternity Cover)

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Events & Exhibits Co-Ordinator and General Manager.

RATE OF PAY:
£13.00 per hour plus the Annual Bonus Scheme and other great benefits

TYPE OF ROLE:
Fixed Term Contract
This is a maternity cover role on a fixed-term basis, expected to last up to 12 months. The exact duration will depend on the return date of the post-holder
Generally working around 30 hours per week (4 days out of 7)
Weekend and holiday work required
Hours and days may vary according to the event schedule

APPLY BY:
Monday 9th March

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF ROLE:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative Events & Exhibits Assistant to join our team at Landmark Forest Adventure Park. You’ll work closely with our Events & Exhibits Co-ordinator to help deliver an exciting year-round programme of seasonal events, activities, and interactive exhibits for our visitors.

From preparing and running live events to helping maintain and develop our permanent exhibits, no two days will be the same. This is a hands-on role that mixes creativity with practical skills, and you’ll be right at the heart of making Landmark’s experiences unforgettable.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Assisting in the delivery of our seasonal events programme – from set-up and decoration to supporting on the day

Helping to maintain and operate our interactive exhibits, ensuring they are safe, clean, and ready for visitors
Taking part in creative planning, prop preparation, and themed dressing of spaces around the park

Providing excellent customer service – answering questions, giving directions, and ensuring visitors have a great time

Assisting with event logistics such as moving equipment, setting up activity stations, and helping performers or external suppliers

Supporting the development and testing of new exhibits and interactive elements

Keeping event and exhibit areas tidy, safe, and in line with health & safety procedures

Assist with keeping health and safety checks, registers and risk assessments up to date

The setting up and taking down of event spaces and activities requires a significant amount of manual handling

About You
We’re looking for someone who is:

Friendly, approachable, and comfortable talking to visitors of all ages
Practical and willing to “muck in” with tasks both big and small
Able to work in a busy, fast-changing environment – especially during event days
Creative, with an eye for detail and presentation
Physically fit enough to move props and equipment (training and team support provided)
Flexible with working hours – weekends and school holidays are key times for events
Experience in events, visitor attractions, theatre, arts, or customer service is a bonus – but enthusiasm, reliability, and a positive attitude are what really matter
Crafting and basic DIY skills would be beneficial, although not essential, as training would be provided

What We Offer
£13.00 per hour, plus a discretionary bonus scheme
A fun, supportive, and welcoming workplace
Free ticket to the park for family and friends
Staff discounts in our cafés and shops
Full training in both event support and exhibit operation

If you’d like to help us bring events and exhibits to life for thousands of visitors each year, we’d love to hear from you.

Customer Service Team Leader – Islander UK

About Islander

Islander is a proudly Scottish accessories brand, designed and headquartered in Edinburgh. Through our retail stores and workshop experiences across Scotland, we create personalised accessories inspired by heritage craftsmanship and modern design.

With multiple stores and workshops already established and new London locations launching soon, Islander is entering a significant phase of growth.

Customer experience sits at the heart of our brand.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Customer Service Team Leader to lead our Head Office Customer Service function and support the next stage of our expansion.

This role provides both leadership and operational oversight. You will set direction for the department while maintaining clear visibility of day-to-day performance, ensuring communication, structure and service standards remain strong as volume increases.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and developing the Customer Service team

Overseeing all customer communication across email, phone and social media

Managing workshop bookings and customer diaries to ensure smooth scheduling

Supervising order processing, returns and stock-related enquiries

Liaising with retail, wholesale and warehouse teams

Introducing structure, reporting and continuous improvement

Preparing the department for increased demand as new stores open

This is a role for someone comfortable taking ownership, driving performance and building capability within a growing business.

Requirements

Proven management or supervising experience within a customer service environment

Strong operational and organisational capability with the ability to inspire and guide the team effectively

Confident decision-maker with excellent communication skills

Demonstrated ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism and tact.

Able to manage workload, priorities and team performance effectively

Commercially aware and solutions-focused

Comfortable working in a fast-moving retail environment

This position offers an engaging environment where leadership, communication, and analytical skills are valued highly. We seek dedicated individuals eager to make a meaningful impact on our organisation’s success through exceptional customer service delivery.

Boatmaster

Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change.

Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team – we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland.

As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Boatmaster to join our Destinations team at The Falkirk Wheel. You will deliver an excellent overall boat experience to customers, which is available seven days a week. Working efficiently and to well defined standards, you will promote a safe, secure, and enjoyable customer experience which actively contributes to the generation of revenue. Promote Scottish Canals products and services and have a clear focus on commercial opportunities that will add to the excellent customer experience while bringing enhanced commercial benefit to Scottish Canals.

The Boat Operation has a key role in presenting The Falkirk Wheel and Scottish Canals to the public and you should be comfortable in dealing with an audience of visitors and ensuring that they receive a memorable experience on The Falkirk Wheel.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, and with a starting salary of £31,272 (£32,367 from April 2026)(Band C) plus 11.25% Variable Hours allowance and £850 Outdoor Working allowance. Working hours are annualised over a flexible rostering pattern

Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 32 days, plus 6 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

Primary responsibilities of the role:

Retain valid BML, ML5 and associated certificates.
To be aware of, and adhere to, the contents of the Domestic Passenger Ships Safety Management Code.
Responsible to the Duty Manager TFW for the safety of passengers, crew, and vessel.
To ensure the safe conduct of the vessel.
The authority to make decisions regarding the safety of the vessel and all persons aboard, especially in the event of an emergency developing.
To maintain communication with the Duty Manager TFW, and TFW Control Room.
To ensure that a safety announcement is delivered either electronically or personally, before, or shortly after departure/sailing.
To carry out training and vessel familiarisation of new and seasonal crew.
To oversee, and take responsibility for pre-start, operational and shut-down procedures, defect, accident and incident reporting, and the completion and forwarding of all relevant documentation including vessel daily log sheet. See Annexes 1-5 (copies in Boat onboard DSM folder).
To take responsibility for maintaining the vessel to high standards of cleanliness and appearance whilst in their charge.
To carry out fuelling procedures and the monitoring of fuel levels in each vessel.
Qualifications and knowledge required:

Boat Masters Licence and associated MCA certificates (essential).
Inland Waterway Helmsman (desirable).
Accident/Incident & Near Miss Reporting experience.
Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Valid driving licence appropriate for vehicle to be driven.
Skills and experience required:

Proven experience in a customer facing role within leisure or customer service environment.
Strong teamwork ethic.
Ability to manage time efficiently.
Excellent communication skills.
Cross functional working experience.

Qualities & abilities required:

Judgement regarding safety in using and operating equipment in line with Scottish Canals defined standards and procedures.
Judgement regarding upward referral of issues to line management for further guidance.
Use of initiative in applying and maintaining high levels of customer service.
Co-operate with and support colleagues within main function.
Deal with enquiries and comments from customers in a professional manner providing appropriate information and guidance.
Co-operate with and support business to business customers to ensure Scottish Canals interests are protected.
Co-operate with and support colleagues from other teams outside of main function.
Work as part of a 7 day rota.
Participate in call-out rota.

Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Head of Operations

Location: On-site at Kirkliston, EH29 9ER
Sector: Family Visitor Attraction / Seasonal Festival Events

Hours: 40 hours per week with evening and weekend working during events.
Reporting to: Managing Director
Executive Level: Senior Leadership Team

Salary: £50k – £55k + performance bonus

::::: About Us :::::

Conifox Adventure Park is entering its most ambitious phase of growth.

With 250,000 annual visitors and a clear plan to exceed 400,000, we are scaling from a successful regional attraction into Scotland’s most compelling seasonal event destination.

To deliver that growth, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Operations to professionalise systems, elevate standards, and execute high-volume seasonal events at scale.

This is not a maintenance role.

This is a build-and-scale role.

You will sit on the Senior Leadership Team and play a critical part in shaping how Conifox grows over the next three years.

Conifox comprises of four operational departments:

Adventure Park : Outdoor and indoor play experiences
Events : High-volume seasonal festivals and immersive experiences
Hospitality : Multi-outlet food & beverage operations
Estates : Maintenance, compliance, finance and marketing
Our seasonal events portfolio includes major events Easter, Iconic Festival, FoxFest, Pumpkin Days, Fireworks Nights, Terror Scream Park and Christmas attracting tens of thousands of visitors per event.

We have invested heavily in infrastructure, systems and capability to support this expansion.

::::: The Role :::::

The Head of Operations will lead operational excellence across the entire site while project-managing the build and live delivery of major seasonal events.

You will oversee departmental managers across Adventure Park, Events, Hospitality, Estates Maintenance and Marketing, ensuring operational discipline, commercial performance and safe execution.

This is a visible, hands-on leadership role requiring strong site presence during live trading and event periods reducing the need for Managing Director intervention.

::::: Key Responsibilities :::::

Operational Leadership

Lead daily operational performance by setting, recording and monitoring operational standards across presentation, cleanliness, signage, safety and visitor facilities.
Embedding world-class guest experience standards by maintaining a visible presence across the site during live operations and events.
Working collaboratively with department managers to set and maintain standards, plan builds by setting achievable timescales and budgets.
Ensuring full Health & Safety compliance by putting into practice safety consultants’ advice.

Health, Safety and Compliance

Provide operational oversight and consistency of health and safety practices across the site.
Lead and support Department Managers in maintaining safe systems of work and compliance documentation.
Monitor safety standards through site presence, drills and incident reviews.
Coordinate fire drills, emergency planning and learning reviews alongside Department Managers.
Act as the designated responsible person on site in the absence of MD.
Ensure incidents and accidents are recorded, investigated and followed up with actions assigned appropriately
Challenge unsafe practices and escalate unresolved risks
Coordinate contractor safety, servicing and statutory compliance

Event Delivery

Project manage the delivery of major seasonal events by working with the MD and events manager to design and plan successful builds.
Ensure events and associate infrastructure are designed with optimal visitor flow and convenience in mind.
Maintain practical operational systems, checklists and procedures that support live delivery.
Ensure procedures are followed and evidenced consistently
Supporting Departmental Managers to formulate optimal staffing plans.
Support managers with P&L accountability.
Support cost-aware operational decisions without reducing standards.
Ensuring events launch on time and operate smoothly with effective team and external supplier management.

Capital Projects & Infrastructure

Translating creative concepts into organised and achievable project plans.
Managing contractors and associated timelines.
Delivering builds on schedule and within approved budgets.
Ensuring operational readiness before launch ensuring sufficient rehearsal time.

Leadership & Culture

Leading and inspiring department heads to deliver operational excellence that exceeds visitors’ expectations.
Fostering a culture of accountability and performance.
Support departmental teams with live issues and decision-making.
Acting as a calm force during peak trading periods.

::::: Who We’re Looking For :::::

We’re seeking a commercially sharp, highly organised senior operator with experience in:

Visitor attractions, live events, hospitality, theme parks or large-scale leisure environments.
Project management experience.
Leading multi-department operational teams.
Holding P&L responsibility.
You will be:

Organised and professional.
Calm and decisive under pressure.
Comfortable leading during peak trading intensity.
Energised by growth and operational transformation.

::::: What Success Looks Like :::::

Within 12 months you will have:

Clear planning systems in place for all major seasonal events.
Embed and track clear operational KPIs.
Delivered a major seasonal event flawlessly.
Completed a capital project on time and on budget.
Improved efficiency and margin.

::::: Package :::::

Competitive salary.
Performance-linked bonus.
28 days of annual leave.
Senior leadership influence.
Opportunity to shape a growing attraction brand.
Job Type: Full-time

::::: Benefits :::::

Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Painter

Thank you for your interest in the post of Painter with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based in Arbroath Abbey. This is a permanent position.

The Monument Conservation Unit (MCU) based in Arbroath is tasked with the responsibility for conservation, maintenance and presentation works at Arbroath Abbey, one of Historic Environment Scotland’s flagship monuments. You will assist with conservation and routine maintenance works to HES monuments in the Arbroath Depot area including Edzell Castle, Claypotts Castle and Meigle Museum.

Head of Finance

Reports to: Director of Corporate Services
Hours: Full time (37.5hrs/week), permanent. Standard working hours are 09:00 – 17:30 Monday – Friday.
Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 p.a. dependent on experience.
Deadline: The deadline for application is 5pm Wednesday 11th March. Interviews to be held w/c 16th March.

The Head of Finance is responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance function for Dynamic Earth Enterprises Ltd and Dynamic Earth Charitable Trust, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across the organisation.

Alongside the day-to-day finances the Head of Finance will play a key role in identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, utilise digital tools and improve reporting efficiency. Additionally, they will support the are ongoing fundraising campaigns and capital projects that look to transform and sustain our science centre as we progress through our new strategy Beginning to Mend.

From corporate events, seasonal trails and retail offerings to time-machines, science clubs and icebergs, Dynamic Earth is a workplace like no other! There is always an adventure around the corner and a unique challenge to solve.

We’re looking for someone who has strong experience in managing a finance team and business partnering. This is a practical and hands-on management role where the Head of Finance will collaborate with other departments to ensure the smooth running of the business and help create extraordinary experiences such as Seasonal Events and Planetarium Lates.

Could you be that person? If the answer is year, then we look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you in person soon.

Organisational structure

Dynamic Earth has four directorates: Corporate Services, Visitor Experience & Events, Fundraising & Marketing, and Learning & Engagement. Reporting to the Corporate Services Director, this role will manage and oversee all financial processes and procedures whilst collaborating with the other Heads of Department in ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day within the organisation.

Duties and responsibilities

Day-to-Day Financial Management – Oversee the effective running of all day-to-day finance operations, including the accurate and timely processing of monthly and reviewing and approving weekly payroll.
Financial Reporting – Lead financial reporting across the organisation, including: balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of Management Accounts, reporting on fundraising campaigns and project expenditure and ad hoc financial analysis and project reporting as required.
Budgeting / Forecasting – Produce the annual budgeting and reforecasts, providing financial analysis and insight. Ownership of the budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance of seasonal events and Planetarium Lates, ensuring commercial viability and effective cost control.
Process Improvement – Lead the ongoing modernisation of finance systems and processes, with a strong focus on digitalisation and integration across platforms. Drive the reduction and elimination of paper-based processes, streamline workflows, and strengthen financial controls through automation and improved systems connectivity.
Business Partnering– Partner with senior leaders and departmental managers to support effective financial management. Provide insight, challenge, and guidance to ensure strong budgetary control and informed decision-making.
Compliance – Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, Charities SORP, and all relevant tax regulations, including VAT, PAYE, NIC, Gift Aid, and Import Duties.
Team Management – Manage and develop the Finance Team, setting clear objectives, conducting regular performance reviews, and implementing structured training and development plans.
Strategic Leadership – Develop and deliver a clear finance team strategy aligned with the wider organisational strategy, ensuring the function effectively supports long-term goals.
Annual Accounts & Audit – Act as the primary contact for the annual audit process. Collaborate with external auditors in the preparation and completion of statutory accounts, including group consolidation, ensuring compliance with relevant reporting standards.

Essential skills

Professional Qualification – Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with up-to-date technical knowledge and a strong understanding of current accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Financial Experience – A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role, with demonstrable expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, and the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
People Management – Proven experience of effective line management, with the ability to support, develop, and motivate colleagues. Committed to fostering a high-performing team culture where individuals are empowered to reach their full potential.
Budget Management – Strong experience in developing annual and project budgets, with the ability to monitor performance and ensure delivery within agreed financial parameters. Able to provide clear financial insight and challenge where required.
Eye for Detail – Highly detail-oriented with strong professional curiosity. Brings a critical and analytical approach to financial oversight, ensuring accuracy, control, and continuous improvement across operations.
Belief in our Values and associated behaviours – Demonstrates a genuine commitment to our organisational Values of Passion, Caring, and Inclusivity. Leads by example in embedding these behaviours, contributing to a positive, collaborative, and inclusive culture.

Desirable skills

Charity Experience – Experience of working within a charity with multi-stream income environment is desirable.
Systems Experience – Candidates would benefit from experience with Sage 200 Standard, Sage 50 Payroll, Sage HR & Microsoft Teams.
Passion for Dynamic Earth – We are keen for colleagues to value the public purpose of the Charity and be supportive of From Beginning to Mend, our ten-year strategy.
Belief in the importance of STEM – We are keen for colleagues to see science skills as the gateway to careers for the young learners we support, and for STEM to be a brilliant way to ensure Scotland has the skills to drive an effective society and economy.
Desire to build a professional network – We are keen for you to visit other attractions, know market trends and build a strong peer network where you can learn from others, and share knowledge too.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to Anastasia Rocke – Corporate Service Director – to peopleandculture@dynamicearth.org.uk detailing why you are the best candidate for the position.

Stonemason – Blackness Castle

Thank you for your interest in the post of Stonemason with Historic Environment Scotland at Blackness Castle. This is a permanent and pensionable appointment.

You will be involved in planning, organising and conducting masonry repairs within Blackness Castle and the wider remit of HES sites. This could range from pointing and conservation works to dressing stone in the workshops ready for upcoming projects.

Visitor Experience Retail Supervisor

Muckle Brig Ltd – including Port of Leith Distillery, Lind & Lime Distillery and other sites as required.

ABOUT US

Our company values are at the foundation of everything we do.

We focus on products that we love.
We’re realistic.
We keep our conscience clear.
We achieve everything as a team.
We deal with the difficult stuff first.
We spend our money on the right things.
We invite our friends to parties.

From a single person in a garden shed, our company has grown to include multiple sites, brands, and a team of passionate and talented individuals.

We have so many stories to tell, and communicating those stories is an essential and increasingly complex undertaking. 2026 isn’t slowing down!

THE ROLE
We are seeking a proactive and experienced VE Retail Supervisor to join our team. This role is focused on motivating the retail team to achieve performance targets, managing stock, and supporting retail development initiatives. You will work closely with the VE and Operations team, ensuring smooth execution of retail activities and supporting the wider visitor experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PRODUCT RANGE AND DEVELOPMENT
Drive development of product range ideas and merchandising concepts.
Attend product range meetings focusing on retail offerings.
Provide input and feedback on new product proposals from a retail perspective.
Responsible for delivering spend per head targets and ensuring delivery of retail budget

PERFORMANCE TRACKING AND REPORTING
Track daily and weekly shop spend targets and other retail performance metrics.
Review stock turnover and performance reports, providing insightful feedback and recommendations.
Maintain accurate records and reporting for retail operations.

RETAIL SUPERVISION
Motivate and support VE Associates in retail duties.
Provide guidance and coaching to ensure high performance and customer service standards.
Working closely with the VE Tour Supervisor to coordinate daily team duties

STOCK MANAGEMENT AND FULFILMENT
Manage retail stock counts and ensure accurate stock records kept
Work closely with Operations to ensure stock availability and efficient logistics.

VE SUPPORT
Assist with tour duties as required, ensuring a high-quality visitor experience, including the ability to deliver tours if required.
Ad-hoc duties as requested by the Head of VE.
Ad-hoc VE duty supervision

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE – REQUIRED
Strong organisational and planning skills.
Excellent communication and team motivation abilities.
Ability to interpret retail sales performance reports and provide actionable feedback.
Eligible to work in the UK.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE – DESIRABLE
Previous experience in retail supervision or a similar leadership role.
Experience with retail stock systems and reporting tools.
Experience supporting product development or merchandising.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and desire to develop analytical skills
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary dependent on experience
29 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays), plus 1 extra day per full year worked
Employee discounts
Employee cask programme
Full training given with CPD opportunities ongoing
This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the job. It is not exhaustive, and there may be a requirement to undertake other duties as required.

To apply please send your CV and Cover Letter to jobs@mucklebrig.com