Full Time

Gardener / Grounds Person

Job overview:

Joining the garden team you will be taking care of the grounds maintenance for the Caravan park and Blair Castle Gardens

This is a renowned and historic place where you will be working in a public environment.
Professional standards are required to ensure the grounds are kept to a high quality.

Main responsibilities and duties:

The chief share of the role is mowing and strimming.
You will be operating commercial size ride on and pedestrian mowers, and twin handle strimmer’s.

Further assistance to the garden team will involve maintaining beds and borders in the surrounding gardens and other occasional landscaping tasks.

Facilitating excellent standards of garden maintenance and presentation at all times
Adhering to safe and careful use of garden machinery as necessary including mowers, strimmer’s, hedge cutters, tractor and trailers, and other plant machinery.

Experience required:

Essential:

Operating powers tools including but not limited to mowers and strimmer’s in a professional environment

Minimum one year’s trade experience

Clean UK driving licence

Desirable:

Knowledge of machine maintenance, both 2 and 4 stroke machinery
First aid training

Spraying tickets – ideally PA1 & PA6

Hedge Cutting experience

Chainsaw experience

Head Housekeeper

Estate Head Housekeeper Role
Location: Atholl Estates, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Scotland.
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £28,000

This is a working manager role, reporting to the Lodge Manager on a diverse and fascinating estate in Highland Perthshire with a wide range of self catering holiday lodges and significant caravan park. Atholl is located at the southern extent of the Cairngorms National Park, yet just over an hour’s drive to Edinburgh, with Blair Castle at its centre.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Training: Lead, recruit, and train housekeeping staff, empowering senior and lodge housekeepers to manage their areas. Ensure team development through training and support.

Budget & Cost Control: Help develop the accommodation housekeeping budget and ensure expenditure aligns with it. Oversee stock control and supplier contracts.

Health & Safety: Ensure safe working conditions for the team, including risk assessments and compliance with health and safety policies.

Operations Management: Plan workloads, create staff rotas, manage ordering of cleaning materials, and monitor laundry services. Ensure all accommodation is clean, ready for guests, and well-maintained.

Maintenance & Quality Control: Monitor and report on housekeeping standards, including audits and ensuring prompt identification of maintenance needs. Ensure high standards of cleanliness in all areas, from lodges to public spaces.

Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (reception, admin, warden teams) for seamless communication and efficient operations. Support castle housekeeping when possible.

Reporting & Administration: Submit staff working hours for payroll, raise purchase orders in line with budget, and contribute to management meetings.

Additional Duties:
Assist with deep cleaning, post-maintenance reinstatement, and any seasonal cleaning tasks. Support staff with issue escalation and resolve customer requests/complaints.

Employee benefits

Attractive, competitive salary at £28,000 a year, supported by an excellent company pension scheme that includes life cover. Other benefits include free tickets to: Atholl Gathering and Highland Games and Blair Castle and Gardens. Discounts off: The Larder, Castle Gift Shop, Restaurant, holiday accommodation, fishing and more. Join in on great social and wellbeing initiates including, a staff book club, cycletowork scheme, summer BBQ, fireworks BBQ and quiz nights.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now and seize this incredible opportunity to join our team.

Please send a CV and cover letter to Steph at stay@atholl-estates.co.uk.

Property Maintenance Technician

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 Property Maintenance Technician to join our Estates & Placemaking team. This role will be based in the Caledonian Canal region due to the requirements of job, with a flexible base of Inverness/Fort Augustus/Corpach areas being the most suitable locations. You will support the Estates Team in delivering a comprehensive maintenance and repair service across the entire Scottish Canals network, working in and around a diverse range of properties including residential, operational and commercial buildings as well as top rated visitor attractions.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, and with a starting salary of £30,069 (Band C) plus £850 Outdoor Working Allowance. Working hours 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, plus 10 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:

Support the Facilities Manager to deliver a comprehensive Planned Maintenance —–Programme in relation to property related works across the Scottish Canals Estate
Support the Facilities Manager and wider business by delivering a robust reactive maintenance service across all areas of the Scottish Canals Estate, carrying out property and building related repairs as well as undertaking minor installations and upgrades where required
Provide support to other Scottish Canals teams where required, in managing Estates Properties and associated Property equipment and infrastructure to required standards

Qualifications and knowledge required:

Property/Building trade City & Guilds qualification or NVQ Level V (HNC) In Construction Practice
Certification in PAT, PASMA & MEWPs advantageous but not essential
Current Clean Driving Licence
Knowledge of traditional construction methods and materials, knowledge and understanding of layouts, drawings, and schematics
Awareness of current legislation and Compliance requirements relating to property, installations and maintenance
Familiarity of Property Planned Maintenance regimes, timescales, and scheduling
Understanding of Risk Assessment procedures and Point of Work permits and processes

Skills and experience required:

Previous experience of carrying out cyclical inspections, planned maintenance, minor project installations, fault finding, and reactive repairs
Previous experience of working in a diverse range of properties including Residential, Commercial, Leisure/Retail and Operational facilities
Experience of repairs and maintenance on buildings using traditional construction methods
Working within a fast-paced environment, to meet tight timescales
Working within a small team, with regular engagement with various departments and stakeholders
Lone working procedures
Basic First Aid
Skilled in the use IT equipment and associated systems – Laptop, tablet, mobile phone, email, CAFM/Asset management systems, certification/report writing

Qualities & abilities required:

Work planning/scheduling and excellent time management
Comfortable working within a team, and equally confident working on own initiative
Excellent communication skills to be able interact with a wide range of personalities and stakeholders across all business areas, including colleagues and front facing customers/public
Competence in the operation and maintenance of plant/tools and equipment used to fulfil the objectives of the role
Excellent problem solver with diligent fault-finding skills with ability to determine underlying causes of repeated electrical issues

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

Business Analyst

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our Project Management Office team in Glasgow or Falkirk. You will help provide data to form insights and recommend business and other organisational changes. These can be issues in any part of the organisation, including information technology (IT) processes, organisational structures, or staff development. The role of Business Analyst bridges the gap between IT and business domains. They are instrumental in defining business needs, identifying potential improvements, and translating these elements into detailed requirements.

The role holder will translate our organisational data and document, assess, and scrutinise our processes to identify areas for potential improvement. The focus is on drawing insights for evidence-led decision making, streamlining operations or developing solutions that allow for improved efficiency or increased productivity.

Acting as an ambassador of improvement, the Business Analyst will collaborate with colleagues to develop and adopt different working practices, by closely involving them in the development of process improvement activity and enabling them to implement and sustain changes.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, and with a starting salary of £34,165 (Band D). Working hours 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Primary responsibilities of the role:

Data gathering, requirements analysis & elicitation, and presentation

-Collect, clean, and consolidate data from multiple sources to support business decisions.
-Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
-Analyse and elicit business requirements.
-Present findings and recommendations through reports, presentations, and data visualisations.

Dashboard creation

-Design and develop interactive dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics.
-Ensure dashboards are user-friendly, maintainable, and aligned with business requirements.
-Collaborate with stakeholders to iterate and enhance dashboard functionalities.

Process definition and improvement

-Map, define, and document existing and new business processes.
-Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
-Propose and implement process improvements, using Lean/Six Sigma techniques where applicable.
-Develop process documentation, including flowcharts, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and training materials.

Stakeholder collaboration

-Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and senior leadership, to define and align on objectives and deliverables.
-Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure mutual understanding and effective communication.

Qualifications and knowledge required:

-Batchelors degree in Business Admin, Data Analytics, Process Engineering or equivalent or suitable relevant experience in this field.
-Power BI or equivalent data analysis tools
-Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills including lookups, text and string functions, pivot tables and basic VBA
-Experience of data mapping tools such as Visio, Lucid Chart, or Miro

Skills and experience required:

-Proficiency in creating dashboards using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
-Proven experience in data gathering, requirements analysis, and presentation
-Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on actionable outcomes
-Experience in process definition and improvement initiatives

Qualities & abilities required:

-Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
-Attention to detail, including data verification checks
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

Accounting Technician

Contract Type: Temporary contract – 18 months maternity cover
Grade: FC07
Starting Salary: £32,437 per annum
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Iona House, Kirkcaldy / Home working with travel required across Fife.
Job Reference: ON000546

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your skills in budgeting, financial reporting, and leadership can make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are OnFife and as Fife’s largest cultural organisation we specialise in making jaws drop, hearts warm, eyes light up and imaginations run wild. We work with a huge range of partners, artists and creatives and our spaces are some of Fife’s favourite places. An ambitious leadership-oriented charity, we’re built on strong values, and those values make us who we are – Fearless, Inviting, Fair and Exciting.

We’re a real Living Wage employer, and we offer a local government pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and flexible working opportunities. If you need to travel for work, we can provide pool cars if you’re near head office or pay travel expenses, so you are not out of pocket! Along with this, you can also access discounted gym/swim memberships and other employee benefits.

About the Role

As an Accounting Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial operations of Fife Cultural Trust and its Trading Subsidiary. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Administration, you’ll be responsible for preparing budgets, producing financial reports, managing financial ledgers, and ensuring accurate income and expenditure records. You’ll also provide expert financial guidance to non-financial managers, helping them navigate financial procedures with confidence. You can view the full job description on our current vacancies page on our website.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets and financial statements.
• Producing and checking financial monitoring reports.
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial ledger system.
• Supporting policy and procedure development alongside the Strategic Finance Manager.
• Leading and mentoring a Finance Assistant, ensuring compliance with financial policies and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

We need a proactive and detail-oriented individual who brings:
• Experience working in an accounting environment, ideally with some team management responsibilities.
• Qualifications at SCQF Level 7 (such as an HNC in Accountancy or equivalent).
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems like Sage or Xero.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A team-oriented approach, with the ability to support and guide colleagues.

Why Join Us?

• A dynamic role within a respected cultural organisation.
• A supportive team environment where your contributions are valued.
• Flexible working options
• Annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus 8 public holidays (fixed)

If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career and make a meaningful impact, please complete our application form and equal opportunities form and return them to the HR team at hr.fct@onfife.com. The application pack can be downloaded from our current vacancies page on our website.

OnFife is an equal opportunities employer.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community and are committed to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 6 March 2025.

Seabird Ranger

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Nature conservation

To monitor key seabird colonies including population, breeding success and feeding studies

To collate cetacean and other marine sightings

To collect, manage and collate biological information in a consistent manner compatible with Trust and national datasets

To produce and disseminate results of monitoring, including monthly and end of season reports

To contribute to other biological monitoring programmes as appropriate

To carry out biosecurity checks following set protocols

To support NTS’s response to avian influenza

Visitor Services

Welcoming and engaging visitors, enhancing their experience by providing information about Mingulay, its natural and cultural heritage, including strong messages around safety and respect for wildlife, habitats and cultural heritage.

Encourage people to further contribute to caring for Mingulay through donating or taking up membership of NTS.

To assist with visitor management and interpretation, including participating in the guided walk programme and contributing articles for the website and newsletters

Assist with practical countryside management including litter picks, beach cleans, maintenance and safety checks.

Lead and assist with events such as guided walks and talks as appropriate.

Community engagement

Build strong working relationships with Day Boat Operators, their crew members, and other local stakeholders to support consistent messaging to visitors.

Marketing & Communications

Enthusiastically promote awareness and understanding of the role that NTS plays in protecting and caring for Mingulay and wider work across Scotland.

Regularly update and contribute positive stories to NTS social media and other communication outlets relevant to Mingulay

Project Officer – Review & Rationalism Project

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Working closely with the Collections Registrar and Assistant Collections Registrar, the post-holder will:

Implement the existing methodology for review and rationalisation in line with NTS Collections Development Policy and sector best practice

Complete assessments and categorisations of support collections across several Trust sites

Complete a prioritised programme of provenance research, liaising with NTS legal team and external subject specialist experts where appropriate

Complete a process of significance assessment, guiding the input of curatorial colleagues and internal and external stakeholders as needed

Facilitate a planned programme of pest treatments before arranging for disposal, de-accessioning, or return to Trust properties

Other duties which may arise, ensuring that any work produced under the umbrella of the Conservation & Policy Directorate is outcome led, focused on delivery, and supports the needs of properties and aligns to NTS Sustainable practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications

Essential

A full UK driving licence, current for driving within the United Kingdom, own car, and willingness to travel across Scotland

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Strong working knowledge of current best practice in museum collections management and documentation

Experience of, and a sound grasp of, the standards and requirements of the UK Museum Accreditation Standard and the Museums Association Code of Ethics

Strong IT skills with proven experience in the use of museum collections management systems

Excellent attention to detail and a track record of collections research and problem solving

Thorough working knowledge of ethical, legal, insurance and indemnity issues regarding collections and collections rationalisation

Experience and confidence in the appropriate techniques for the handling and packing of museum collections, including an awareness of potential hazards in collections and the appropriate health and safety standards

Excellent liaison and negotiation skills and ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing

A strong team player, with the ability to get on with, and collaborate with, a wide range of people and to manage sensitive communication with a variety of stakeholders

Kitchen Porter

As Kitchen Porter at The Macallan Estate, you will be responsible for all general cleaning duties, and operation of dishwashing and some kitchen machinery, to deliver an excellent service, in a timely manner, whilst ensuring back of house areas are clean and safety guidelines are observed. The Kitchen Porter is a key member of the kitchen team. This is a full time role- 37.5 hours per week.

Key responsibilities:

Dishwashing: All dishes, ranging from pots and pans to cutlery, are to be either hand washed or loaded into the dishwasher then unloaded and put away.

Delivery Organisation: Responsible for receiving deliveries, ensuring they are correct, raising any issues with the head chef, then organising appropriately in the kitchen area.

Storage Management: Storage must be organised so that all ingredients are easily accessible. Maintain a hygienic working environment so that all hygiene regulations and company standards are adhered to.

Waste Removal: Responsible for emptying all bins and ensure that all waste is disposed of when required, throughout the day. Responsible for ensuring recycling procedures are followed.

Kitchen Support: If the kitchen is busy, some basic food preparation may be required. Also, support kitchen team with cleaning down all areas at the end of day.
PPE Compliance: Ensure correct PPE is in place and guidelines are adhered to. Observe COSHH guidelines when handling hazardous substances.

Equipment Maintenance: Deep cleans will be carried out on a weekly basis to ensure equipment is kept in the correct condition, as per kitchen guidelines.

Ensuring a Safe Environment: Cleanliness is directly related to a safe cooking environment; therefore, you will ensure a safe environment by effectively cleaning all cookware and cooking surfaces.

Experience of working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential. You are reliable and committed to carrying out work to the highest of standards with good timekeeping. You have flexibility around shifts and available to work at weekends and in the evening. You enjoy working as part of a team and have good communication skills.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

Patrons & Individual Giving Fundraiser

Full-time, Fixed Term (22 months)
Salary £34,944 – £38,218 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to play a vital role in growing the National Galleries of Scotland’s individual giving programme.

You will have a background in fundraising, in establishing growth through legacies, appeals and giving approaches. You’ll also have a passion for arts and heritage that will enhance your connection with supporters. Excellent communication skills, a can-do approach and the ability to work collaboratively are essential attributes for this role.

You’ll manage the development and delivery of patrons, appeals, legacy and symbolic giving activities to inspire individual supporters to make donations. The role is focussed on delivering income through four key channels – people responding to appeals, leaving a gift in their will, purchasing symbolic giving products and services and or making a donation.

Working with the Head of Development you’ll engage with patrons, potential donors, steward those who have left a gift in will. You will manage targeted campaigns to increase awareness and grow fundraising income. You may also support and contribute to other income generation activities on occasion as part of the wider team objectives.

Initially on a 22-month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to income generation as a result of the role.

The difference you’ll make

You will have a key role to grow the National Gallery of Scotland’s relationships and income with individual supporters. Reporting to the Head of Development, you will help them to grow our Patrons programme, recruit new supporters and develop networks, and work collaboratively with colleagues. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the delivery of a Patron’s programme including:

– Preparing presentations and proposals to secure support from individuals for our public programme and capital projects.
– Identifying new potential prospects, initiating approaches and/or running cultivation meetings or events, working with relevant colleagues as required.
– Working with the Development Coordinator to manage the process of renewals and be a first point of contact for existing and prospective patrons, recording activities into the Spektrix database and producing performance reports as required.
– Developing and delivering the Patrons event programme, including attending and supporting events and preparation for quarterly patrons board meetings (UK and US).
– Engaging with and stewardship of legacy pledgers while working to promote gifts in wills to potential donors. Establishing and maintaining a notifications system and reporting, developing persuasive materials and managing campaigns with a long-term view towards increasing awareness and growing fundraising income through legacies.
– Handling legacy enquiries including liaising with external executors and the NGS finance team to administer legacy donations.
– Supporting the cultivation and stewardship of the individuals and knowledge of the administration of the US Patrons 501 (c)(3) organisation.
– Collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to develop fundraising appeals and then co-ordinating and managing delivery of those appeals. Creating promotional messages and materials, establish giving levels and payment mechanisms.
– Promoting existing symbolic giving products and services, working with the Development Coordinators to manage the delivery and fulfilment of those products and services. Developing website content and manage payment mechanisms. Working with colleagues to research and introduce new symbolic gifts.

Who we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:
– Very strong written and verbal communication skills – especially the ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships and to write compelling propositions and promotional materials.
– A successful track record in delivering income through individuals and including via appeals, symbolic giving and legacy strategies.
– A track record of devising and delivering events.
– Demonstrable experience in fundraising, particularly in the arts/heritage sectors. 
– Excellent persuasion skills, able to develop and agree promotional ideas and then see them through to implementation.
– Understanding of budgets and collaborating with teams to meet fundraising targets. 
– Conscientious in updating the systems that underpin fundraising activities.
– Ability to organise, meet deadlines and prioritise work.  
– Good IT skills, including website content management systems, PowerPoint, Word and Excel software and CRM databases.

It would also be great if you have:

– Experience of database management for fundraising including legacy tracking, stewardship and reporting.
– Experience of creating engaging appeals with budgets and on time. 
– Experience of developing and managing symbolic giving products and services.
– Experience or education within an arts/heritage context. 
– Qualification in fundraising and or specific certificates, for example in legacy management from the Institute of Legacy Management or similar. 
– An enthusiasm for and interest in the National Galleries of Scotland and arts, culture and heritage.

Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 10 March 2025.

Trusts and Foundations Coordinator

Full-time, Fixed Term for 22 months
Salary £29,888 – £32,602 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

Join our team as the Trusts and Foundations Coordinator, where you’ll play a key role in helping to deliver National Galleries of Scotland’s ambition to grow funds raised from grant sources.  This is a wonderful opportunity to build on your fundraising skills, while working in a highly supportive Development Team passionate about art.

You will have excellent research and organisational skills, strong written and verbal communication, and be proficient in analysing financial information for persuasive grant submissions.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining the list of prospects, monitoring opportunities and recording approaches and outcomes.  You’ll also write proposals and steward relationships with Trusts and Foundations through regular communication, report writing, arranging visits and generally ensuring we meet the conditions of any funding received. 

This post is part of a pilot strategy to grow NGS income. This post is initially on a 22-month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension depending on the income levels achieved during the pilot. This offers an excellent opportunity for a results-driven individual to demonstrate their impact and contribute to shaping the success of this initiative. 

The difference you’ll make

As the Trusts and Foundations Coordinator, you will be key to growing NGS’ relationships with Trusts and Foundations. You should have an enthusiasm for and interest in the National Galleries of Scotland and arts, culture and heritage. Supporting the Development Manager, you will:

– Manage your own project workload, driving the grants fundraising process from inception to completion.
– Collaborate effectively with colleagues to write proposals, reports and help with evaluations, ensuring consistency and quality in all written materials.
– Cultivate and steward relationships with Trusts and Foundations, working closely with colleagues to arrange visits and tours, and to acknowledge funders.
– Maintain and develop the prospect pipeline through proactively researching grant funding opportunities ensuring a continuous flow of potential funding sources and building a diverse base of support.
– Oversee the reporting schedule ensuring timely and accurate submission of progress reports, financials, and other key documentation in line with funder expectations and deadlines.
– Ensuring smooth running of the grants administration including distributing proposals, electronic filing, and accurate date entry on systems like Spektrix, etc.

Who we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:

– A demonstrable personal track record of grants fundraising with a clear demonstration of success in securing funding.
– Proven experience managing the administrative functions supporting fundraising activities, demonstrating strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently oversee systems, prioritise tasks, and consistently meet deadlines.
– Working knowledge of arts and heritage grant funders in the UK and further afield.
– Experience of working within the charity sector.
– Experience of researching prospects and monitoring pipeline of opportunities for fundraising purposes.
– Experience in customer service and dealing with different personalities, whilst having the confidence to engage funders, ask insightful questions, and effectively present compelling cases for support.
– Very strong written and verbal communication skills – especially the ability to write compelling grant proposals and edit information into a proposal.
– Excellent research skills to identify potential Trusts and Foundations whose objectives represent a strong match to ours.
– Solid understanding of budgets, with the ability to analyse financial information and incorporate it into proposals and funding strategies.
– Proficient IT skills, including Word, spreadsheets and databases.

It would also be great if you have:

– Experience of overseeing fundraising for particular projects.
– Existing relationships with grant-giving organisations.
– Experience of working within an arts, heritage or museums organisation.

Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 10 March 2025.

Visitor Experience Supervisor

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable visitor experiences? Join our team as a Visitor Experience Supervisor at The National Wallace Monument.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the heart of welcoming visitors to one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks. You’ll ensure every guest receives world-class service, offering expert knowledge about the Monument, the surrounding Abbey Craig, and Stirling’s rich tourism offerings.

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide outstanding visitor information and customer care.
– Drive sales across retail, food & drink, admissions, and promotional activities.
– Supervise and motivate staff, ensuring a high standard of service is maintained.
– Act as a key holder and support daily operations alongside the Assistant Manager.

This is a customer-focused role and the holder will be expected to be a reliable team player with excellent communication skills, strong organisational and leadership abilities, and an enthusiasm for Scottish history and local tourism. The role will include weekend work on a shared rota.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you.

Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover)

Are you a creative and results-driven marketing professional passionate about heritage, tourism, and audience engagement? Stirling Council’s Tourism & Marketing Team is seeking a dynamic Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover) to lead the promotion of one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, The National Wallace Monument.

As Marketing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in implementing and delivering The National Wallace Monument Marketing Plan, aligning with Stirling’s Tourism & Events Strategy. From developing engaging campaigns to managing digital content, coordinating events, and fostering partnerships, this position is essential in driving visitor traffic and enhancing Stirling’s profile as a must-visit destination.

Key Responsibilities:

– Lead the creation and implementation of marketing initiatives to drive awareness, visits, and engagement for The National Wallace Monument.
– Collaborate with agencies, contractors, and the on-site team.
– Develop and execute digital marketing strategies, including social media, website management, SEO, and email communications.
– Monitor, evaluate, and report on marketing activities to ensure objectives are met.

What We’re Looking For:

– Proven marketing experience, ideally within tourism, heritage, or cultural sectors.
– Strong skills in digital marketing, social media management, and content creation.
– Exceptional communication and project management abilities.
– A collaborative mind-set with a passion for showcasing Stirling’s heritage and attractions.

Apply Now:

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a world-renowned heritage site and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing Stirling’s tourism and cultural profile.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and play a key role in shaping the future of The National Wallace Monument, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 9th March 2025
Interviews: 26th March 2025
Contract Type: Temporary until 30th June 2026

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