Full Time

Housekeeper (Edinburgh Gin)

Do you have a passion for cleanliness, presentation and maintaining high standards, with a desire to be part of a friendly and engaging team? This could be the perfect opportunity for you…

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Our Story…

Born in 2010, and distilled in the heart of our namesake city, Edinburgh Gin has established itself as a pioneer in craft and wonder-filled flavour. We have been consistently rated on Tripadvisor as one of Scotland’s top tourist attractions through an offering of innovative and engaging experiences. Not one for resting on our laurels, we have just recently opened the door of our brand-new, state-of-the-art distillery nestled in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town at the Arches on East Market Street, where traditional craft meets innovation and we celebrate the art of gin-making amidst breath-taking views of Edinburgh’s skyline. This ongoing investment is a true testament to the pride we have in our product and our commitment to sharing this with our visitors, ensuring everyone who comes to see us has the most exceptional Edinburgh Gin experience.

As we embark on this next evolution of our Edinburgh Gin journey, fuelled by our passion for gin and dedication to excellence, we are now looking for kindred spirits to join us at this truly exciting time…

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Our Opportunity…

As we have now opened the doors and are showcasing our brand-new Distillery to visitors from across the globe, we are delighted to welcome applications for our Housekeepers.

We are very proud of our brand-new Edinburgh Gin Distillery located in the iconic ‘Arches’ and are committed to providing exceptional visitor experiences. Our Housekeeping team play a vital role in our offering by ensuring our Distillery is immaculately clean and well presented at all times.

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Who We Are Looking For…

In this key role, we are looking for someone who is efficient, can use their own initiative whilst also working as part of a team to achieve common goals, has a positive work attitude, displays strong attention to detail and dedication. In addition, a warm and friendly personality will fit in well amongst the team.

Our Distillery will be open 7 days per week, therefore we are looking for candidates who can be flexible in their approach. At present, we anticipate our Housekeepers will be scheduled 6.30am-12.30pm to ensure the distillery is clean and ready to welcome visitors for the day ahead. As working shifts will be dependent on the needs of the business, hours may fluctuate in line with consumer demand, this could be subject to change. Working hours and patterns will be discussed further at interview.

In terms of the day to day role activities, our Housekeeping team are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and presentation across our site including our visitor and production areas, retail shop, tasting rooms, meeting rooms, back office areas and kitchens, as well as staff and visitor toilet facilities.

Due to the nature of our roles, candidates must be 18 or over and also be able to demonstrate that they currently have the required documents to live and work in the UK.
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What We Will Provide You…

This is rewarding role as you will become part of our friendly and engaging Edinburgh Gin team on a permanent basis, receiving a highly competitive hourly rate of £12.60. These roles are offered on an annualised hours contract meaning you will receive a guaranteed monthly income. In addition we offer generous benefits package including enhanced annual leave, company pension scheme and product discount to name but a few…

We currently have a mix of part-time contracts available on either a 12 or 30 hour per week basis – please specify your preference as part of the application process.

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Next Steps…

Our Housekeepers are critical to our overall operation and visitor experience so… if this type sounds like the perfect match for your skills and experience, we would love to hear from you!

To apply for this opportunity, head to our careers site to create your own recruitment account with us and submit your application and CV. recruitment account with us and submit your application. Please note, that along with your CV, you will need to answer some key questions and submit a tailored cover letter, clearly outlining why your skills and previous experiences are a perfect fit to what we are looking for – remember this is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the crowd!

Please note, this is an open application window therefore we may close the advert at any point depending on the candidate applications received so our recommendation is that you apply early to ensure you don’t miss out!

We would like to note that our IMD Careers team will be closed across the festive period between 24th December 2024 and 3rd January 2025, however, rest assured we have received your application and will be back in contact upon our re-opening with next steps.

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Ian Macleod Distillers…

Edinburgh Gin is part of Ian Macleod Distillers, an entrepreneurial, family owned whisky and spirits business who own other premium and luxury brands such as Rosebank, Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Smokehead, to name but a few… ‘Crafting Spirits With Passion’ is what we do best! If you haven’t already, please browse around our company website and immerse yourself in our colourful history and sample the details of our exquisite brands.

Proudly supporting the #OpenToWork movement.

Here at Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD), we are an equal opportunity employer and proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. We have developed our ‘Responsible Spirits’ approach, also following best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards and promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.

Visitor Services Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Staff and volunteers – (recruitment, induction, development, motivation, performance management) such that they are fully equipped and motivated to undertake their duties to the required Trust standards;
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Responsible for the line management of Visitor Service Supervisors, Visitor Services Assistants and Volunteers, within Fyvie Castle;
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Instil an ethos of Health, Safety and Security across the estate, maintaining compliance records, ensuring the team work within the properties Risk Assessments to reduce risk of incidents and accidents to volunteers, employees and visitors;
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Budgets – (setting, phasing, monitoring, reporting, pro-active and re-active adjustments together with the Operations Manager and more widely with the NE regional team) to ensure that the finances are sustainable within the context of the wider budgets;
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Plan and deliver annual events and functions strategy with support of NE regional office and Visitor Service Supervisors;
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Create a culture of ‘exceptional service, every time’. Delivering high standards of delivery and a consistently warm welcome across the site;
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Ensure the cornerstones of the Trust are achieved at every property namely, conservation, access and memorable visitor experiences for all guests;
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You will ensure high standards of presentation at all times, you may have delegated tasks within other departments and you will understand and help deliver your overall properties business plan;
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Taking responsibility for opening and closing and security of buildings at all times, as well as emergency procedure implementation, duty management and providing relief cover as required;
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The post holder will be designated for the property as the “responsible person” concerning issues around the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. For this element of your role, you will be required to undergo a criminal record check.

Security Officer

It’s knowing you’re protecting the community that surrounds you.

It’s feeling trusted to deliver to the very highest standards. And it’s the pride in protecting an environment of unique historic importance. This is what makes working for the Royal Household exceptional.

As The King’s official residence in Scotland, The Palace of Holyroodhouse welcomes thousands of visitors from around the World, as well as hosting a calendar of Royal events. Joining our team of Security Officers, you’ll help to maintain a safe and secure environment throughout The Palace and grounds. This will include:

– As a visible and welcoming presence, you’ll support access control for employees, guests, contractors and the visiting public.
– Working in the control room, you’ll monitor security and fire equipment and issue keys.
– You will administer the access control system used at the various gates.
– Responsible for perimeter and building security, you’ll conduct patrols and respond to incidents.
– Helping to maintain a safe environment, you’ll monitor automatic fire detection systems, and test/check fire safety equipment, as well as acting as first-response in the event of a fire or security alert.

The role will involve working outside during routine patrols of the estate, and occasionally at height or in confined spaces. You’ll normally work two twelve-hour day shifts between 0700-1900, and two twelve-hour night shifts between 1900-0700, followed by four days off.

Essential Criteria

– Previous experience working in a similar role in the military, police or security sectors is required, but it’s your team-focused approach that will make the real difference.
– You’ll be confident in the event of a security or fire related incident, able to apply your knowledge and judgement to respond effectively and make decisions.
– Interpersonal skills are important too, because you’ll be working closely with a wide range of people, including employees and visitors.
– Above all, you’ll have initiative and the ability to learn new systems, essential qualities that will enable you to deliver to the highest standards every day.

Benefits
We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That’s why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities.

Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (we’ll contribute 15% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.

Facilities and Operations Manager

It’s delivering operational excellence in magnificent surroundings.
It’s being at the heart of a unique organisation. And it’s the satisfaction of leading a team to success. This is what makes working for The Royal Household so exceptional.

As Facilities and Operations Manager at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of The King’s official residence in Scotland, delivering exceptional service and operations in a truly unique environment.

Reporting to the Superintendent, you’ll oversee the facilities management, health and safety compliance, and operational delivery. Balancing the needs of a busy working palace with its role as an international visitor attraction, you’ll ensure every detail is perfectly managed.

Key Responsibilities:

– You’ll lead on planned and reactive maintenance, coordinate key projects, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to maintain the Palace’s fabric and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
– As a key operational contact, you’ll manage diverse tasks, from supporting Royal events like Garden Parties and Investitures to leading sustainability initiatives and implementing the highest health and safety standards.
– You’ll liaise with key stakeholders, professional advisers, contractors and consultants to manage varied maintenance and refurbishment projects at the Palace.

This is a role where your ability to plan, problem-solve, and collaborate will ensure operations run seamlessly while preserving the history and grandeur of this extraordinary setting.

Essential Criteria:

– With proven experience in facilities and project management, you’ll have a strong understanding of compliance, contract management, and budgeting.
– Experienced with managing people and resources, you’ll inspire your team and partners to deliver high standards across operations.
– With a background in financial reporting, you’ll demonstrate strong accuracy in data analysis and the ability to deliver clear, insightful reports to inform strategic decision-making.
– You’ll have experience in health and safety, risk assessment, and inspections, with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and a proactive mindset.
– Your excellent communication skills and collaborative nature will allow you to build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders alike.
– A passion for historic settings and experience working with listed buildings would be an advantage. However, it’s your leadership, organisational skills, and commitment to excellence that will set you apart.

What we offer:

We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That’s why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities.

Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) dependent on the length of time you have worked for us.

Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (we’ll contribute 15% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.

Curator

The Stirling Smith is looking for a Curator to join us on a 35-hour full time, fixed term contract for a period of 2 years from date of appointment.
As Curator at The Smith, you will be joining our small team working on our existing exhibitions programme, collections projects and public enquiries as well as developing our partnership work with local and national bodies.
2025 is an exciting year for the museum as we will be hosting significant loans from the National Museum of Scotland and the British Museum. As our curator, you will be responsible for managing these two important loans, working with colleagues from both organisations and developing a creative and exciting events programme around the loans.
Our collections are nationally and internationally significant. With Stirling’s social history at its heart, we are committed to making sure people experience our world-class collections and have the chance to engage with our rich heritage. As our curator, you will be responsible for helping make our collections accessible through a range of activities as well as addressing public enquires.
About The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum – formerly The Smith Institute – has played a special part in the history of Stirling since its foundation in 1874. Established by the bequest of artist Thomas Stuart Smith (1815-1869) on land supplied by the Burgh of Stirling, it is an historic public-private partnership which has continued to the present day. The Smith was founded as a gallery of mainly contemporary art, with museum and library reading room ‘for the benefit of the inhabitants of Stirling, Dunblane and Kinbuck.’ Today, it functions as a gallery, museum, and cultural centre for the Stirling area. It is the repository for the historical artefacts and paintings of Stirlingshire, at the same time offering exhibition opportunities for contemporary artists. Over twenty community groups meet regularly in its lecture theatre, and a café and biodiversity garden are among its attractions.
The role
As a Curator you will be an integral part of our small team. You will be required to develop an expert knowledge of the collection through research and documentation, to enhance the collection through active collecting and disposal, and to manage the development and delivery of displays and other programmes of public engagement and communication.

The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as our Curator you will need:
• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area
• Excellent understanding of the needs of audiences, especially those who do not regularly visit museums
• Demonstrate experience of using collections to develop content and interpretation for diverse audiences within a museum context.
• Ability to work in partnership with other organisations, including community organisations
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
This post will require travel throughout Stirlingshire, when necessary, however your primary location will be The Smith Museum in Stirling.
This role is working Monday to Friday, 9-5, but occasional evening and weekend work will be required for community engagement activity.
Application process

Application for the Curator post is by CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should address the job/person spec and how you fit the role.

You can read the full job/person specification and apply for this role by visiting https://www.smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk/about/jobs
Applications should be emailed to jobs@thesmith.scot
Important Dates: Closing date Monday 3 February at 5pm and interviews are provisionally scheduled for Monday 24 February.
Diversity Matters
We know there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability, and we encourage applications from people with differing abilities. If you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact admin@thesmith.scot

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Curator

The Stirling Smith is looking for a Curator to join us on a 35-hour full time, fixed term contract for a period of 2 years from date of appointment.
As Curator at The Smith, you will be joining our small team working on our existing exhibitions programme, collections projects and public enquiries as well as developing our partnership work with local and national bodies.
2025 is an exciting year for the museum as we will be hosting significant loans from the National Museum of Scotland and the British Museum. As our curator, you will be responsible for managing these two important loans, working with colleagues from both organisations and developing a creative and exciting events programme around the loans.
Our collections are nationally and internationally significant. With Stirling’s social history at its heart, we are committed to making sure people experience our world-class collections and have the chance to engage with our rich heritage. As our curator, you will be responsible for helping make our collections accessible through a range of activities as well as addressing public enquires.
About The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum – formerly The Smith Institute – has played a special part in the history of Stirling since its foundation in 1874. Established by the bequest of artist Thomas Stuart Smith (1815-1869) on land supplied by the Burgh of Stirling, it is an historic public-private partnership which has continued to the present day. The Smith was founded as a gallery of mainly contemporary art, with museum and library reading room ‘for the benefit of the inhabitants of Stirling, Dunblane and Kinbuck.’ Today, it functions as a gallery, museum, and cultural centre for the Stirling area. It is the repository for the historical artefacts and paintings of Stirlingshire, at the same time offering exhibition opportunities for contemporary artists. Over twenty community groups meet regularly in its lecture theatre, and a café and biodiversity garden are among its attractions.
The role
As a Curator you will be an integral part of our small team. You will be required to develop an expert knowledge of the collection through research and documentation, to enhance the collection through active collecting and disposal, and to manage the development and delivery of displays and other programmes of public engagement and communication.

The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as our Curator you will need:
• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area
• Excellent understanding of the needs of audiences, especially those who do not regularly visit museums
• Demonstrate experience of using collections to develop content and interpretation for diverse audiences within a museum context.
• Ability to work in partnership with other organisations, including community organisations
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
This post will require travel throughout Stirlingshire, when necessary, however your primary location will be The Smith Museum in Stirling.
This role is working Monday to Friday, 9-5, but occasional evening and weekend work will be required for community engagement activity.
Application process

Application for the Curator post is by CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should address the job/person spec and how you fit the role.

You can read the full job/person specification and apply for this role by visiting https://www.smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk/about/jobs
Applications should be emailed to jobs@thesmith.scot
Important Dates: Closing date Monday 3 February at 5pm and interviews are provisionally scheduled for Monday 24 February.
Diversity Matters
We know there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability, and we encourage applications from people with differing abilities. If you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact admin@thesmith.scot

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Local Studies Officer

Contract Type: Permanent
Grade: FC07
Salary: £32,437 – £40,358 per annum
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries / Home working if applicable
Job Reference: ON000543

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.

The Role
The team manages and cares for the local studies collections and supports wider public engagement with heritage so we are looking for someone with a passion for local and family history who will provide high quality advice and assistance, both internally to colleagues and externally to other organisations, customers, communities and researchers.

The post holder will also help us make the most of Flickr, OnFife website, Facebook and the Archives Module in Spydus to engage a wider audience with our collections.

This position has 3 part time direct reports based in Cupar Library, Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries and Kirkcaldy Galleries.

You can view the full job spec on our current vacancies page on our website.

About You
You will be a professional librarian with at least 3 years’ experience. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills.

How to Apply
If you would like to find out more information about this role before applying, please contact Andrew Dowsey, Archives & Local Studies Manager for an informal chat. Contact details can be found on our current vacancies page on our website.

When you’re ready to apply, 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 9am on Thursday 16 January 2025.

Interviews will take place on 6 February at Fife Collections Centre, Bankhead Central, Glenrothes.

Joiner

The role

To undertake designated activities, related to your trade, for the maintenance and refurbishment of all buildings, facilities and infrastructure owned by the RZSS; to ensure that all areas of the site are safe and well presented for our visitors and in accordance with agreed service standards and in a cost-effective manner, in support of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) mission and vision.

Some of the things you’ll do:

Take the day-to-day lead to ensure all assigned repairs and projects are delivered effectively, safely, on time and to budget and recommend cost-effective opportunities to minimise the impact of its operations on the environment.

To attend design team meetings with designers and other customers to give expert advice on infrastructure and facilities.

To provide advice in relation to design and build projects that have limited specifications/drawings and require the input of skilled joiner.

To supervise sub-contractors and ensure that they complete works to a suitable standard.

Undertake all forms of Joinery work (e.g. fencing, decking, upcycling, picture framing, windows and kitchen installations and roofing) and be able to take the lead on large Joinery projects including measuring up for materials and planning the works with minimal supervision.

Undertake minor repairs, e.g. locks, handles and fitting doors.

Ensure all plant, equipment, timber walkways and standoffs are inspected, maintained and documentation kept meeting relevant legislation and best practice standards at all times.

What we’re looking for:

Relevant City and Guilds certification or S/NVQ Level 3.
Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of basic building related Health and Safety legislation.
Understanding of basic principles of structural design, relevant to your trade, and ability to work to design drawings.
Working knowledge of the risk assessment processes.
Trained and competent in all aspects of joinery/carpentry including woodworking machinery.
Able to both work as part of a team, or on your own.
Please see the role profile for further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria.

What you’ll get in return:

Starting salary between £27,487 – £28,714 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £30,637 per annum
37.5hr working week
34 days annual leave (pro rata)
Discount in both retail/catering
Access to a healthcare plan
Employer contributory pension scheme
You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.
For further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria – please see the ‘related documents’ section under the site location map.

Expected interview date – Tuesday 21 January 2025

Wedding & Events Coordinator

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The key purposes of the job will be met by:
• Developing and managing relationships of trust with potential and existing corporate and private hire clients, such that Mar Lodge continually develops and maintains its status as a ‘destination’ venue, renowned for its excellence of customer service.
• Supervising teams which include members of other Mar Lodge departments and outside contractors such that there is absolute clarity of objectives, tasks and standards; and ensure their delivery towards a collective goal.
• Developing and managing the wedding & events business to increase income as part of the property’s drive for sustainability and help raise the profile of the work of the Trust at Mar Lodge in its wider context.
• Managing allocated budgets to ensure that income targets are met, or exceeded, and that expenditure is prudent and ‘value for money’
• Maintaining and recording all communication pertaining to weddings and events, such as dealing with emails, keeping the event diary up to date and informing relevant departments of planned activities.
• Managing equipment and supplies, such as banqueting furniture, catering equipment and supplies, to ensure the operational efficacy of the Lodge.
• Working within the Health & Safety regime to ensure the H&S of staff/volunteers, clients and visitors within the context of the Trust’s “Safe System of Work” regime.
• Coordinating, supervising and personally participating in the delivery and staffing of weddings, functions and events with the advice and support of the Visitor Services Manager and other team members.
• Demonstrating responsibility and accountability that all weddings and events are in line with the Trust’s Environmental Policy and being mindful of the Trust’s obligations to minimise the impact on the environment through efficient use of water/heat/light, recycling and disposal of waste and considered use of transport.

Steward

Your role of Steward at Historic Environment Scotland will be a part year permanent position. The likely start date for this role is 17 March 2025 and will include training in Edinburgh and on site. The role will be 0 hours over the winter period from October to March and then your hours will resume in April until September for the summer season.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You’ll get a remarkable view into Scotland’s rich history and gain valuable experience in the tourism industry and help bring Scotland’s dramatic history to life for our visitors from across the world. Explore the fascinating stories from Scotland’s past and share your passion with international and local visitors who come to Iona Abbey during the season.

Our stewarding role delivers the highest standards of visitor experience at Iona Abbey and Nunnery, working across all areas, including in the shop, admissions area and outside, with delivery of guided tours a core part of the role.

Central West is a district covering 43 sites across Argyll, Arran and Lochaber. Iona Abbey is one of its three staffed sites, and the busiest. We receive around 60,000 visitors per year and no two days are the same. We host weddings, performances and additional services at our island site. Founded by Columba in 563AD, we have an amazing collection of carved stones, standing crosses and beautiful grounds.

Benefits of working with HES

A generous holiday allowance of 25 days holidays + 11.5 public holidays per year (pro-rata for employees)

A Civil Service pension which means you will receive an employer contribution of 27% of your annual salary

Free entry to Historic Environment Scotland sites (with up to three guests) and all English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties

Discounts on 100’s of online retailers

Interest free loans for bicycles and annual travel passes

Senior Content & Interpretation Editor

Full-time and Fixed Term (22 months)
Salary £42,938 – £48,054 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

We have a rare opportunity for a Senior Content & Interpretation Editor to join our team.

This is an exciting new role within the organisation where you will support the strategic delivery of our priorities. We are looking for a passionate editor to develop our online and in-gallery interpretation and support the implementation of our interpretation framework.

You must already have substantial experience in developing both text-based and digital interpretation. You will have excellent written and verbal communications skills with a sharp eye for detail and linguistic nuance. You will be an integral part of our cross department editorial panel, working across different departments as well as working autonomously.

While this role’s focus is editing text-based content for high profile exhibitions and displays, it will also provide support for video and audio scripts. You will coordinate the editorial pool, steer the implementation of our new interpretation framework, accessibility guidelines and support the delivery of training across the organisation. You’ll be confident managing relationships with a range of key stakeholders including internal colleagues and partner organisations.

About our content and interpretation

Our interpretation framework outlines our approaches to and the underlaying principles of our interpretation. The framework emphasises our tone of voice and our priority audiences to support those creating interpretation. Our editorial panel develops training, accessibility guidelines and coordinates a range of editorial outputs across the organisation. We also have an editorial pool – made up of colleagues from across the organisation – who provide editing support across our content and interpretation.

The National Galleries of Scotland produce a range of interpretation including in-gallery texts, online captions, audio tours, videos and podcasts among other outputs including BSL videos and audio described content. Our interpretation framework is structured around visitor journeys, emphasising the audiences that we intend to grow and retain.

The difference you’ll make

This role requires creative and critical thinking combined with advanced editing skills and an understanding of how to manage people and projects. Working with key internal stakeholders the postholder will deliver interpretation and content that meets our vision to make art work for everyone.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

– Develop engaging interpretive text (including audio and video scripts) for our exhibitions and other content types with curators and project managers.

– Work closely with the interpretation editorial panel to implement our new interpretation framework and meet our accessibility requirements and strategic vision.

– Chair the interpretation editorial panel and manage our editorial schedule and regular training.

– Edit a range of content types for a variety of projects, including major capital projects and exhibitions and displays.

– Manage the interpretation editorial pool, ensuring a high quality of work through direction, training, and communication.

– Advise on best practice interpretive text writing, championing the interpretation framework, accessibility guidelines and house style guidelines and ensuring all text complies with our principles, performing training where required.

– Update interpretation guidelines as required to ensure that they continually reflect developments in best practice in the profession and the interpretation framework and disseminate accordingly. As part of this, contribute to the development of our approach to terminology within interpretive text.

– Liaise with relevant colleagues in departments across NGS, including Collection & Research, Visitor Experience, Digital, Collection Care and Marketing & Communications to ensure the effective implementation of our interpretation principles and strategy across sites.

– Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of your work by developing and maintaining positive working relationships, ensuring that colleagues are treated fairly and with respect/dignity and actively contributing to developments that support our strategy for widening equality, diversity and inclusion.

– Keep up to date with developments around interpretation through research, attending conferences and training, sharing outputs with colleagues to maintain and further our reputation as a national and international leader in interpretation.

– Manage budgets and procure, appoint suppliers for our interpretation editorial work.

Who we are looking for

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

– A degree in English, journalism, or a related field preferably with a post graduate qualification in museum studies or a related field
– Extensive experience in developing both text-based and digital interpretation within a museum/gallery context.
– Significant interpersonal and consultative skills, including the ability to communicate, present, negotiate, influence, and build credibility with colleagues and external parties.
– Exceptional editing, editorial, creative writing and critical thinking skills.
– Experience in managing projects and coordinating teams.
– A passion for art, storytelling, creativity and accessibility.
– Experience of reaching and engaging with audiences through storytelling and content.
– Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative attitude and understanding of the issues involved in working in partnership.
– Experience in editing a range of interpretation and content types in a gallery and heritage context.
– Experience working within a range of corporate information management systems e.g. M365, DAMS, content management, web systems.
– Good organisational and time management skills.
– Ability to plan and work on own initiative.
– An interest in and commitment to the work of NGS.

It would also be great if you have:

– Knowledge of Scots and Gaelic Languages.
– Knowledge of our collection and programme.
– Experience in developing and delivering training for staff.
– Knowledge of best practices in design thinking, information architecture and user experience.
– Familiar with commitments relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.
– Knowledge of search engine optimization and accessibility.

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

Closing date is 12 noon on Tuesday, 07 January 2025.

Assistant Head Gardener

KEY PURPOSE:

To ensure that the garden and wider policies of Brodie Castle and Playful Garden are managed and maintained as a nationally-recognised estate and garden of historic importance; contributing to the property’s overall conservation and development and its enjoyment by visitors and supporters. The Assistant Head Gardener will act as a deputy for the Garden and Estate Manager in their absence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Key Purposes of the job will be met by:

Supporting the Garden and Estate Manager to ensure the conservation and practical maintenance of the garden and wider policies – whether through delegation to other staff/volunteers, or personal participation – in terms of:

Care and development of the internationally significant Brodie Daffodil Collection.

Practical horticulture (e.g. managing trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants, half-hardies, annuals and bulbs; turf care; pest/disease/weed control; composting and soil improvement; hard-landscaping; path care, polytunnel care and plant propagation of vegetables, herbs, along with maintaining biosecurity.

Plantsmanship (e.g. the identification, knowledge and understanding of this high calibre plant collection, including recording and labelling using IrisBG database of individual plants and recognised collections).

Research and development (eg. research into historical precedents and practical contemporary solutions to inform proposed activities and projects; support to the design and implementation of restoration and/or development projects).

Interpretation (eg through the development and delivery of events such as introductory talks, weekly guided tours or practical demonstrations, contribution to guidebooks or leaflets).

Ensuring an appropriate management regime of the garden and policies that includes the management of:

Staff and volunteers (assisting with recruitment, induction, direction, development and performance management) such that they are fully equipped, organised and motivated to undertake their duties to the required Trust standards.

Health, safety and the environment in line with stated Trust policies and approaches to ensure the health and welfare of staff and volunteers.

Recognition of the Trust’s policies with respect to sustainable gardening activities, including energy, water, peat and pesticide-use.

Input into daily, weekly, yearly and longer-term operational work plans and reporting in the context of the properties’ statements of significance and action plans (and contribution to these action plans) to ensure that activities are prioritised and planned to optimise the use of resources.

Customer service and care from garden staff/volunteers, and in the broader sense of facilities and “visiting experience”, to ensure that the properties’ reputation for excellence is maintained and enhanced.

Administration to enable gardening activities to be undertaken and recorded efficiently.

Participating fully in the property’s wider “management team”, deputising for the Garden and Estate Manager as required.

Supporting the Garden and Estate Manager, Operations Manager & Visitor Services Manager strategically and practically with the operation of the property, this will include being a Duty Manager on a rotational basis. Will be a key holder.

Participating in weekend duties on a rota basis for which Time Off In Lieu is applicable.

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