Full Time

Digital Install Assistant

Digital Install Assistant, Paisley, Full Time 35 hours, Temporary up to 9 months, Grade 4 £27,612.22 – £29,072.22 p.a.

In this role we are looking for a technically minded person who is ready to play a key support role in installing the new digital displays at the reimagined Paisley Museum. This landmark cultural project will feature a wide range of engaging digital, including games, films, projections, touch screens, and hybrid interactives. We are looking for a practical, detail-oriented and experienced individual to provide hands on assistance during the installation phase, ensuring all audio-visual and interactive equipment is set up, tested, and fully operational to a high standard and on schedule.

Your role involves a crucial blend of technical support and logistical checking. You will act as a vital link, liaising with contractors, actively helping to assemble and check display elements, and maintaining project plans while ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety and Technical requirements. Furthermore, you will contribute to the project’s long-term success by developing instruction manuals and delivering basic operational training to colleagues. This is an opportunity to apply your technical skills within a busy project environment and contribute to a major Scottish cultural initiative.

You may be required to work at any locations across OneRen in accordance with the needs of the business.

This post is fully funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of the Paisley Museum Redevelopment Project.

Closing Date: 24 November 2025

Interview Date: 18 December 2025

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic Level 1 Disclosure Scotland check.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit their website.

Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds including those with disabilities and candidates who have ‘care experience’.

Castle Caretaker & Groundsman

This role of Gardener Caretaker supports the gardening and caretaker teams. The split of the workload will change across the season; summer work predominantly in the gardens and winter work predominately in the castle. Typically, in the summer, two days a week will be required for sole caretaker duties and three days a week for gardening duties. In the winter, most work will be in the castle supporting deep clean and maintenance but occasionally supporting the gardening team by prior arrangement through the operations manager.

The caretaker role provides immediate response to any fire or security issues across any 24 hour period and therefore residence in the immediate vicinity of the castle is a requirement of the role and accommodation will be provided.

Deanston Distillery Visitor Centre – Team Leader

Retail & Visitor Team Leader – Deanston Distillery Visitor Centre

We’re looking for a friendly and energetic Team Leader to join our Deanston Distillery visitor team. You’ll be responsible for motivating and supporting our visitor and retail team, helping everyone perform at their best in a busy, fast-paced environment. You’ll also ensure every visitor has a welcoming and memorable experience.

Key Responsibilities:
– Lead, motivate, and support the visitor and retail team.
– Deliver excellent visitor experiences and ensure smooth daily operations.
– Foster a positive, productive, and professional work environment.
– Act as a point of contact for team members, offering guidance, feedback and support.

Requirements:
– Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally in hospitality, retail, or visitor attractions.
– Excellent communication and people management skills.
– Ability to inspire and manage a team effectively in a busy, high-demand environment.
– Friendly, professional, and customer-focused approach.

Why Join Us:
– Work in a historic and iconic distillery setting.
– Join a motivated and welcoming team in a great business and industry.
– Opportunities for career development and training.

Blair Castle Chef & Catering Manager

Blair Castle attracts an average of 140,000 visitors to its exhibition and gardens annually, with the day visitor
restaurant open between April and October inclusively. During the winter and over the summer, we host
weddings, exhibitions, conferences and gala dinners. The head chef / catering manager leads a seasonal team
that consists of two sous chefs, a front of house team of four and kitchen porters.

Please see the attached job description for further details on this great opportunity.

Library Team Supervisor

Library Team Supervisor, Foxbar, 35 hours, Temporary up to 12 months, Grade 06: £32,338.96- £34,127.46 p.a.

To manage, develop and promote a community-focused library, to supervise a team of library staff, and to be responsible for the provision of a high-quality library service, including a programme of library events and activities.

You may be required to work at any locations across OneRen in accordance with the needs of the business.

Work Hours:

Week 1

Monday 9am-5pm (7hrs), Tuesday 12.30pm – 8pm (7hrs), Wednesday 9am-5pm (7hrs), Thursday 9am-5pm (7hrs) & Friday 9am-5pm (7hrs)

Week 2

Monday 9am-5pm (7hrs), Tuesday 12.30pm – 8pm (7hrs), Thursday 9am-5pm (7hrs) & Friday 9am-5pm (7hrs) Saturday 9am-5pm (7hrs)

Closing date: 23 November 2025

Interview date: 1 December 2025

To apply, please click the “apply now” button below.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a PVG Disclosure Scotland check.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit their website.

Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds including those with disabilities and candidates who have ‘care experience’.

Head of Conservation

Full-time and Permanent
Salary £52,406 – £60,809 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

As Head of Conservation, you will take on an exciting leadership position at the heart of our Collection Access and Care Directorate.

This is a pivotal position that reflects the increasing demands being made on the role of the conservator including the opportunities that multidisciplinary research provides. You will bring your own specialist conservation expertise while having operational responsibility for a busy team of seventeen.

We are looking for someone with proven, strong leadership and coaching skills to support continuous development of the team in delivering their goals. As a senior leader, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to Our People Vision of ‘… ensuring the National Galleries of Scotland is a great place to work, where our people thrive in a culture where we are trusted, empowered and engaged to achieve our true potential.’

To succeed you’ll have an outstanding ability to work with many stakeholders, collaborating within and out with the department and across the professional network of conservation to achieve ambitious goals. You will work closely with colleagues across various disciplines including our learning, curatorial, collections management and collections information teams, to develop an integrated approach to conservation at the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS). We are committed to sustainability in all aspects of our work and your approach to conservation will have sustainable practice as its starting point.

You will play an important role in the development of our ambitious project to create a new National Collections Facility – The Art Works for NGS and our partners.

Conservation at the National Galleries of Scotland

We have developed an exciting strategy for the coming years with clear aims aligned to our purpose ‘We make art work for everyone.’ Conservation will sit at the heart of this strategy as a key enabling function to develop our national and international programmes and develop and engage audiences in new ways.

The conservation department includes specialist conservation expertise across paintings, frames, works on paper and photography, sculpture, installation, media and performance art and preventive conservation. A conservation technician team supports the conservators delivering a programme of non-interventive care including crate design, preparation of frames, and mount making. Developments in the field of sculpture conservation at NGS are at an early stage and methodologies for this emerging skill area are being formulated. There is a strong desire to develop further an integrated heritage science function relevant to the materials and range of the NGS collection and those works in its care.

The difference you’ll make

Reporting to the Director of Collection Access and Care, you will be a key member of both the Collection Access and Care senior team and the organisation’s Extended Leadership Team. Working closely with the Director of Collection Access and Care you will ensure conservation achieves its ambitious goals for care research and collection access.

You will make a real difference by:
– Providing outstanding leadership and operational management for the conservation team, including the coaching and development of professional conservators.
– Ensuring the purpose of the conservation department is aligned with the organisation’s vision and developing strategies to supports this.
– Developing an integrated conservation approach that reflects the breadth and depth of our holdings and collecting criteria and is in line with national conservation standards.
– Contributing your specialist expertise to the conservation of works within your discipline.
– Working closely with the Director of Collection Care and Access, Head of Collections Management, and Head of Collection Information and Data Assets, to forge a directorate which works creatively and effectively to meet its targets of highly professional, sustainable collections care.
– Playing a key role in the delivery of The Art Works and shaping conservation at the galleries for the future. You’ll contribute to the development of this project that will transform Scotland’s ability to care for, provide access to, and experience its national collection. Located in the north of Edinburgh, The Art Works will house c 97% of the nation’s collection of fine art and offers an extraordinary opportunity to make all our collection work for everyone. The Art Works is a strategic enabler for the organisation, and it will be transformative, underpinning local national and international impact.
– Overseeing the strategic positioning and planning of our conservation function, budget and resource management based on capacity and skill base understanding, including exploration of income generation, granting bodies and cost reduction opportunities.
– Having the ability to and being confident in making critical decisions and giving conservation advice with confidence, generally based on precedents but not exclusively, drawing on the specialist conservation knowledge of others within the team as appropriate.
Being involved in submitting grant applications and seeking funding sources linked to posts and research activity.
– Acting as an ambassador for NGS conservation and reflecting our values.

Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday, 27 November 2025.

Event Coordinator

Join Our Wave: Event Coordinator

About Us: Lost Shore is about bringing a world-first and world-beating surf resort to the outskirts of the capital. The largest inland surfing pool in Europe, has arrived next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, and is putting Scotland on the map for all the right reasons!

It’s the range of other activities and leisure offerings that make us so special, offering something for everyone. Including our food and drink’s space, Canteen, our spa treatment studio, our retail offering, a surfskate academy and of course the location, nestled in a 60 acre site.

Picture a surfing paradise where surfers, tourists, and locals converge—a place where adventure meets relaxation.

The Role: Event Coordinator
The Event Coordinator will play a key role in the planning and delivery of both B2B and B2C events at Lost Shore Surf Resort.

Reporting to the Head of Events and Sales and working closely with the Marketing, Group Sales and F&B teams, the role ensures joined-up delivery between commercial and brand activity – supporting the growth and delivery of our corporate events pipe- line along with enhancing the guest experience and brand visibility through public and ticketed events.

This role is critical to helping Lost Shore Surf Resort drive year-round demand, using B2C events strategically to boost off-peak visitation while supporting B2B operations that deliver commercial events and revenue.

As part of the team behind Europe’s largest surf resort and one of Scotland’s most ex- citing new destinations, you’ll help bring a diverse calendar of events to life – from smaller corporate events to public ticketed events and community activations.

B2B Event Operations
· Support the coordination and delivery of corporate events and partnerships ensuring a seamless guest experience.
· Work closely with the Events & Sales team to manage logistics, staffing, and schedules for B2B clients.
· Provide support on request to deliver events for larger group bookings.
· Coordinate event suppliers, catering, and setup to ensure efficient and professional delivery.
· Assist with site show-arounds.
· Prepare and maintain Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and all supporting event documentation, ensuring operational clarity across departments.
· Assist with post-event evaluation and reporting to support commercial pipe-line growth and client retention.
· Support with prospecting and enquiry management for potential clients.

B2C Event Operations
· Support the Marketing and Surf Operations team in planning and delivering public, brand showcase, and ticketed events, including flagship brand show-case events.
· Coordinate entertainment, catering, suppliers, and operational logistics for all public-facing events.
· Oversee on-the-day delivery, ensuring smooth guest flow, strong presentation standards, and adherence to brand and safety protocols.
· Support with b2c event ticketing, guest communications, and supplier management.
· Operational & cross-functional support.
· Manage key event documentation, schedules, and timelines. · Contribute to planning meetings, seasonal event calendars, and strategic initiatives across departments.

Candidates require Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Tourism, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) and 1–2 years of experience in event operations, coordination, or marketing support, ideally within hospitality, leisure, or tourism.

The successful candidate will be required to work 5 days from 7, including some evening and weekend work.

Visitor Experience Supervisor – Guides

Working at Stirling Castle within the Operations directorate you will be responsible for leading a team of Visitor Experience Assistants in delivering the highest standards of service to our visitors.

The Guiding Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Guiding Management Team with the delivery of the overall visitor experience within Stirling Castle. This includes supervision of the daily Rota and allocation of duties such as meeting and greeting visitors, provision of guided tours and supervision of internal and external spaces. The Guiding Supervisor has supervision responsibility for Guiding staff at Stirling Castle.

You will ensure the presentation of the site is second to none, working with your management team to create a seamless visitor experience.
You will enjoy problem solving, taking the initiative and working collaboratively whilst leading a team in the delivery of excellent visitor experiences. Your role is operational and will require an understanding and delivery of core Visitor Experience Assistant related duties in addition to supervisory activity.

First Gardener

JOB PURPOSE

Under the leadership of the Head Gardener, this role manages the delivery of Inverewe Gardens’ shelterbelt management plan – a subset of the property’s overall Garden Heritage Plan. It is a hands-on role, delivering practical arboriculture and horticulture within woodland settings across the property, whilst leading a small team of gardeners.

CONTEXT

Inverewe is a garden of international importance. Created by Osgood Mackenzie in the late 19th century, and in NTS ownership since 1952, exotic plants flourish in a challenging northern landscape of spectacular mountain and coast. Inverewe’s planting has always been developed to ‘push the boundaries’. It is renowned for its variety of designed elements and an extensive plant collection of national significance, including notable collections of rhododendrons and southern hemisphere plants.

The “shelterbelt” of mixed coniferous and broadleaf trees rings the more formal “planted” garden and the tree canopy provides the stable, humid, and sheltered microclimate that allows the plant collection to thrive, as well as influencing the character of the garden as a backdrop and gateway to the landscape beyond. While the importance of the shelterbelt and tree collection has long been recognised, with their loss representing an existential threat to the garden itself, it has been difficult to consistently implement management plans to ensure the resilience of these features for the future.

The Head Gardener, First Gardener (Woodland), and First Gardener (Ornamental) form Inverewe’s Garden Management Team, collectively ensuring the development and delivery of the property’s Garden Heritage Plan, whilst integrating seamlessly with the wider estate (2,500 hectares of forestry, shore, and moorland), visitor services (100,000 visitors annually), and the context of the local community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Understand, develop, and deliver Inverewe’s shelterbelt management plan, including (but not limited to):
o General care of trees and their understory, such as trimming/lopping, felling, planting, invasive non-native species removal, pest and disease control;
o Undertaking tree inspections and remedial actions to promote tree health and maintain a safe woodland garden environment;
o General care, maintenance, and development of planted borders and clearings within the woodland garden;
o Managing soil health – including appropriate composting;
o Managing and developing the property’s bio-char approach, for both internal use, and as a commercial product;
o Liaising with Inverewe’s Propagator to ensure an appropriate nursery of replacement trees, and implementing agreed planting/re-planting plans, or opportunist planting;
o Liaising with Inverewe’s Ranger over the recording, monitoring, and maintenance of the shelterbelt as an important habitat;
o Outreach and education in the form of guided tours, talks/lectures, community engagement events.
• Supervise the team of gardeners and volunteers assigned to woodland garden and shelterbelt work, ensuring that they are motivated, trained, developed, and deliver their duties to the required standard.
• Manage any delegated budget in the optimal way, taking a “best value” approach without overspending.
• Manage health & safety for the woodland garden and shelterbelt activities, including (but not limited to):
o Undertaking and recording general and specific risk assessments for areas of the woodland garden and shelterbelt activities to mitigate hazards and risks;
o Undertaking and recording routine and ad hoc tree inspections, and any remedial works;
o Servicing of tools and equipment (including PPE) according to manufacturer’s recommendations, and logging their use;
o Appropriate storage, issuing, and COSHH assessment of chemical agents used in the woodland setting;
o Advising – and if necessary, taking decisions on – the closure of parts of the garden or the garden as a whole in situations such as high winds/storms to ensure the safety of colleagues and visitors.
• As required “stand in” for the Head Gardener or First Gardener (Ornamental) to ensure complete garden management/supervisory coverage (in times of e.g. sickness absence, annual leave).
• As required by the Head Gardener, help with gardening activity in any part of the garden.
• As required, as a senior member of the Inverewe management team, contribute to the Property’s overall operations and development.
• As required by the Operations Manager, support tree/woodland work at Corrieshalloch Gorge.

The current duties of this job do not require a criminal records (Disclosure Scotland) check to be carried out.

Assistant Curator

Assistant Curator
£30,173 – £34,696, Permament

The Assistant Curator works with a small and busy team on the realisation of displays, exhibitions and commissions, collaborating with designers, lenders and institutions. The Assistant Curator will work on all aspects of exhibition development and delivery comprising curatorial, registrar and project management responsibilities. The role includes leading on smaller scale exhibitions and displays and supporting the Curators on major exhibitions running concurrently, including historic and contemporary exhibitions which feature objects from UK and international collections.

As a member of the Exhibitions team, the Assistant Curator contributes ideas to the museum’s programme, is essential to the department’s collegiate work environment and liaises with other internal departments and with the professional design world, in one of the most dynamic design environments in Europe.

Visitor Engagement Coordinator

The Dundreggan Rewilding Centre will welcome an estimated 60,000 visitors each year by 2027, including a mix of day visitors, corporate groups, education groups, special interest groups and overnight guests staying at the on-site accommodation. The Visitor Engagement Coordinator will be part of the team responsible for leading those visitors on an immersive journey through Dundreggan, and often the first face visitors see on arrival.
The overall purpose of the role is to support the increase of visitor numbers, providing visitors with a high quality and memorable experiences. The role will be responsible for development and delivery of a targeted, market-led product range generating revenue while providing outstanding customer experience and encouraging repeat business. You will be responsible for creating the visitor journey from point of contact through visit and follow-up. This will include creating engaging content and sharing it across our social media channels; meeting and greeting visitors to help them plan their visit with a view to maximising sales of our tours and activities; managing stock/display and driving sales of our local and ethical gift range; encouraging visitors to become regular donors to Trees for Life.
The role will be accountable for: developing and promoting a distinctive range of products for key market sectors and overseeing the internal processes necessary to deliver these ensuring a high quality, memorable visitor experience.

Key liaisons
The role will be managed by the Rewilding Centre Director, work closely with both the Visitor Experience & Operations Supervisor and Events & Experiences Guide and have strong relationships with the operations and hospitality teams, especially the Operations Manager and Business Operations Coordinator. The Trees for Life marketing and fundraising team will be important to liaise with, while developing relationships and rapport with contractors who provide bespoke visitor experiences will be vital.

Key responsibilities

● Work closely with the on-site team, external agencies, suppliers and partners, to ensure high-quality visitor experience and to maximize sales opportunities
● Develop, in collaboration with VE and Operations teams, new products- activities, events, attractions and programmes that are market-led, data driven and commercially appealing to target audiences
● Monitor customer and market trends to inform future strategies and identify new opportunities for visitor engagement
● Contribute to the development of the Centre’s marketing strategy, identifying appropriate distribution channels for products
● Coordinate the delivery of visitor products and their marketing strategy:
o Create and manage compelling content for social media, website, paid advertising across multiple channels
o Create or source marketing materials such as ads, brochures, posters and sales collateral
o Ensure photography is current by delegating or contracting photography duties based on programme of events and activities
o Maintain a database of marketing materials, including photography, suppliers and contacts
o Collaborate with the Trees for Life marketing team to coordinate cross-platform sharing for maximum impact
o Work with Trees for Life fundraising team to develop visitor journeys that encourage long term support for rewilding, ensuring on-site donation asks are consistent, appropriate and well-integrated into the journey
o Provide visitor insights and feedback to inform broader organisational marketing and fundraising strategies
● Maintain the booking/ticketing system and website with latest activities, events, pricing, etc., with support from the Business Operations Coordinator
● Oversee the welcome area, either covering or arranging for cover during all business hours
● Occasional delivery of visitor experience, serving as a guide or lead for any number of activities within the visitor programme
● Work with clients/visitors to understand their needs and help plan and execute experiences for them, in collaboration with VE Supervisor and Events & Experience Guide
● Build relationships and liaise with external suppliers and partners who can help deliver unique and profitable guest experiences
● Collect and analyse visitor feedback and provide recommendations to ensure objectives are being met and guest experience continually improved

Person specification

The successful candidate for the role will be able to demonstrate:
● Business Acumen: ability to identify opportunities for generating revenue- an entrepreneurial outlook
● Relevant Industry Background: proven experience engaging with customers within the travel, tourism or visitor attraction sector(s)
● Communication Skills: strong copywriting, content creation, social media and digital marketing skills are essential
● Relationship Building: excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers/partners and the public
● Analysis: ability to use data to understand customers and measure marketing effectiveness
● Creative and Strategic Thinking ability to brainstorm innovative engagement ideas and deliver solutions that meet business objectives
● Attention to Detail: when coordinating projects, creating materials and ensuring consistency across branding, messaging and visitor engagement.

Knowledge and experience
Essential:
● Degree or equivalent experience in tourism and/or events management
● Proven track record of delivering successful events and/or engagement campaigns for events and/or products
● Excellent knowledge of website and social media supervision
● Proficiency in Google and Microsoft software applications
● Ability to learn new software quickly

Desirable:
● Experience delivering and helping to develop strategic marketing plans for products and experiences
● Sales or sales support experience in an attraction or event environment
● Website and social media analytics knowledge
● Gaelic speaker – desired

Personal attributes
● Proactive and self-motivated approach to getting work done
● Comfortable with a degree of autonomy in their role
● Problem solver and strategic thinker
● Reliable
● Positive attitude
● Committed to the ethos and values of Trees for Life

Skills and competencies
● Excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with visitors and colleagues
● Knowledge of marketing trends and best practices within the tourism or events industries
● Familiarity or proficiency in software and tools (e.g. CRM systems, social media management platforms) and/or event management software (booking, ticketing, EPOS)
● High level of organisation
● Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to the dynamic needs of a tourism business
● Calmness under pressure, able to perform well and remain professional
● Enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn new skills and a commitment to continuous personal development
● Ability to work within a team or independently, depending on business needs
● Flexibility to adhere to varied working patterns as needed

Working conditions and special demands
● The role will require rota working along with weekends and bank holidays.
● Due to the location of the Rewilding Centre, a full and valid driving licence is essential.
● Due to the nature and seasonality of the business, most annual leave may need to be taken in the quieter times during the year.

Finance & Administration Assistant

🌟 Love numbers, people, and heritage? This role has it all! 🌟

Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott in the Scottish Borders, is one of Scotland’s most important heritage sites, one hour south of Edinburgh by road and rail. Abbotsford was designed and built by Sir Walter Scott as both his home and the location for his extensive collection of books and historical memorabilia, first opened to the public in 1833, and continuing to inspire visitors to this day.

The Finance & Administration Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Trust’s Finance, Administration and HR functions, as well as providing general office administration. This varied role includes processing financial transactions, maintaining ledgers, supporting HR processes, and assisting with day-to-day office tasks. It’s an excellent opportunity to join a small, friendly team in a unique heritage setting.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in finance and HR administration, ideally with bookkeeping or accounting knowledge, and strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook). Knowledge of Xero is desirable.

This isn’t just about spreadsheets (though you’ll love those too!). It’s about being part of something bigger: helping us safeguard one of Scotland’s most iconic heritage sites for future generations.

👉 Apply now and help us keep history alive!