Jobs

JOB PURPOSE

The role of the Canna House Manager is to coordinate and deliver visitor services while developing sustainable ways to showcase the cultural heritage of Canna House and its island setting through outreach and engagement programs. The manager contributes to the conservation and development of the property, ensuring it is appreciated and understood by visitors, the local community, supporters, and scholars. Additionally, they are responsible for managing and caring for the Canna House collections and archives, in alignment with Trust-wide plans, policies, and procedures, with a particular focus on the Isle of Canna and Canna House.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Engage with all property stakeholders, including local community groups (e.g., IoCCDT), visitors, funding partners, and neighbours, to foster positive relationships.

• Collaborate with on-island NTS staff (Canna House Gardener, Pier Manager, Ranger) and coordinate with the gardener on visitor usage and events.

• Manage property operations, including opening/closing, online booking systems, tour delivery and management (hospitality, AV setup, scripted formats, and adherence to safety protocols).

• Oversee maintenance, servicing, and inspections based on a 25-year plan, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and coordinating with maintenance staff on key house services, power systems, and fuel levels.

• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety protocols by conducting routine inspections, risk assessments, and enforcing Safe System of Work practices.

• Maintain collections care, including data accuracy, housekeeping, and environmental monitoring, collaborating with conservators on pest control and security protocols.

• Oversee archive management, ensuring accessibility for researchers and coordinating logistics for the movement of collections for conservation and strategic purposes.

• Organise experiences and events, such as Gaelic lore and music events, ensuring hospitality, AV, hearing loop systems etc are functioning properly for an enhanced visitor experience.

• Support the island community by building partnerships, addressing historical tensions, positioning the property as a community resource and working to develop a wider economic impact at a local level.

• Actively pursue academic partnerships, offering scholarships and research opportunities, especially in Gaelic studies, and facilitating access to archives for educational purposes.

• Undertake other duties relevant to this role yet unknown or unspecified

Application Deadline: Sunday 05/01/2025