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Eden Scott is delighted to be working with the National Trust for Scotland, a charity established in 1931, to provide access and enjoyment to the properties, places and collections in its care. They also exist to protect what they look after for future generations to enjoy; and increasingly they are keen to act as a strong conservation voice for heritage and climate change response across Scotland.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the Trust as Visitor Services Manager – Haddo House.

This is an exciting opportunity within the heritage industry and the ideal candidate must be passionate about their vision for the Future and what they do every day as a business: Bringing people together and giving them the greatest visitor experience.

Situated in wonderful parklands, Haddo House is an iconic historical landmark that has been part of the National Trust for Scotland since 1979. These days, Haddo House has established itself as the flagship venue of the Aberdeenshire North region.

Spread over four floors, Haddo House boasts one of the most impressive interiors in the area, with an incredibly rich & fascinating history. The flexible interior space making it idea for weddings, corporate hospitality, and events.

The property also comprises of; a large multi-use courtyard which houses the retail and catering areas, one of the best gardens in Aberdeenshire, as well as two function / events and conference spaces and a large events lawn.

This role will be part of a broader management team responsible for delivering an overall visitor service strategy, promoting good communication within the property and across the division as well as a joined-up service provision. The focus will be on delivering performance standards and targets to ensure excellent levels of visitor satisfaction, while maximising key commercial, financial and development objectives, to ensure the property is property fully sustainable.

Key responsibilities of the role:

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 and that staffing budgets are adhered to;

Responsible for the line management of Visitor Service Supervisors and Visitor Services Assistants, within Haddo House.

Instil a Health & Safety culture across the property, ensuring the team work within the properties Risk Assessments to reduce risk of incidents and accidents to volunteers, employees and visitors.

Budgets – (setting, phasing, monitoring, reporting, pro-active and re-active adjustments together with the Operations Manager, General Manager, Business Manager and Finance Manager) to ensure that the finances are sustainable within the context of the wider property budgets;

Plan and deliver annual events and functions strategy with support of NE regional office and Visitor Service Supervisors.

Driving the visitor services experience to achieve financial targets, maximising income, and profitability, using the Trust’s procedures and instructions. You will strive to be efficient and ensure cost effectiveness in all the work you do.

Ensure the cornerstones of the National Trust for Scotland are achieved at every property namely, conservation, access and memorable visitor experiences for all guests.

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.

Taking responsibility for opening and closing and security of buildings as well as emergency procedure implementation, duty management and providing relief cover as required;

Key skills and experience required:

Have direct experience of managing multi-strand visitor/commercial services operation – ideally in a heritage or tourist-attraction or similar visitor context;

Have experience of building local community engagement

Stakeholder management skills

This role offers a competitive salary within a range £33,702 – £37,281 per annum with significant company benefits.

Eden Scott are dealing exclusively with the Trust on this vacancy so to be considered for this exciting opportunity with a truly unique and best in class employer, please submit your CV online or to sally.rae@edenscott.com and for an informal chat or to receive the full role information pack and job description please email or call Sally on 07776 662506.

Closing date 10.00am Friday 11th November

Application Deadline: Friday 11/11/2022