Management

Job Title: Human Resources (HR) Manager

Reports to: CEO and FD

Status: Permanent, part time (3 days per week average)

Job Summary:

The HR Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the human resources function within the organisation. This includes recruitment and staffing, performance management, employee relations, training and development, policy implementation, compliance with employment law, and fostering a positive organisational culture. The HR Manager ensures HR strategies align with business objectives and supports a productive, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment & Staffing:
– Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from job posting to onboarding
– Work with department heads to develop job descriptions and coordinate interviews
and selection
– Work with department heads to forecast hiring needs

• Employee Relations:
– Serve as the point of contact for employee concerns and conflict resolution
– Foster a positive work environment and promote employee engagement
– Lead on the implementation of our annual staff survey, currently via Great Places to
Work, and the use of survey feedback to inform proactive leadership and management
policies
– Ensure fair and consistent implementation of policies

• Performance Management:
– Develop and manage performance appraisal processes with department heads
– Provide guidance and training to managers on performance feedback and
improvement plans

• Training & Development:
– Oversee the training register and training plan
– Identify skills gaps and coordinate learning opportunities
– Support leadership development and succession planning

• HR Policy & Compliance:
– Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with labour laws, health and safety regulations, and internal
standards

• Compensation & Benefits:
– Advise senior management on payroll, benefits schemes, and compensation reviews
– Benchmark salary data and recommend adjustments as needed

• HR Reporting & Strategy:
– Maintain HR metrics and report on trends in turnover, recruitment, training etc.
– Contribute to strategic planning and organisational development initiatives

Key Skills & Qualifications:
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Level 5 or above
• Proven experience in HR management or a senior HR generalist role
• Strong knowledge of current employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to lead and influence across departments

Personal Attributes:
• Discrete
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
• Empathetic and trustworthy with high emotional intelligence
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Confident decision-maker and problem-solver

Join the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the world’s leading botanical institutions. Home to four nationally significant gardens, internationally important living collections and ambitious capital projects, RBGE is driven by a vision of a positive future for plants, people and the planet. In this influential leadership role, you will help ensure our estate is sustainable, resilient and fit for the future.

Reporting to the Executive team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across more than 270 acres of estate, 130 buildings and four gardens located across Scotland. From leading major capital programmes, including the Edinburgh Biomes project and renewable energy initiatives, to developing a long-term Estates Masterplan, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering world-class facilities that support science, horticulture, learning and visitor experience.

We’re looking for an inspiring and collaborative leader with significant estates, facilities or asset management experience gained in a complex, multi-site environment. You’ll bring strong commercial acumen, expertise in managing projects and budgets, a commitment to health, safety and compliance, and a genuine passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.

For more information including candidate pack and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: Midday (GMT) on Friday, 13 November 2026
Interview date: Friday, 27 November 2026

The post will lead the delivery of a major national partnership project exploring the cultural and historical relationship between Scotland and cinema.

V&A Dundee and Screen Scotland (the Strategic Partners) are seeking a Programme Lead who will strategically drive the national partnership opportunities, manage stakeholders and oversee the operational aspects of the project’s development. The post holder will play a pivotal role in shaping partnership agreements and external relationships, acting as the central point of contact between the Strategic Partners, the project’s Creative Consultant and a growing network of partners and collaborators.

Internally, the Programme Lead will work alongside the curatorial and production teams to manage resource, timelines and budget, chair organisation-wide Project Team Meetings and support cross-organisational communications. They will join a small, focused team as the project moves from research and development into operational delivery, and will work with colleagues across the organisation as well as partner organisations, a reference group and external stakeholders.

We welcome applications from individuals currently working within the Scottish screen sector and would be pleased to consider secondment opportunities.

The Library of Innerpeffray is a very special place at the heart of Strathearn, Perthshire. Scotland’s first public lending library, Innerpeffray has welcomed visitors for nearly 350 years. Today, it is a historic library, museum, and an award-winning tourist attraction.
The Library is looking for individuals to join our active Board of Governors (Trustees) working to develop the Library’s role locally and nationally.
Whilst an interest and enthusiasm for the work of the Library is essential, we specifically welcome applications from those who can help us extend our skills in finance (the role of Treasurer is currently vacant) and marketing and promotion.
For an initial chat or more information, contact Library Manager and Keeper of Books, Lara Haggerty and see our website www.innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk/our-story
The Library of Innerpeffray is a Scottish Charity SC013843

Head of Exhibitions & Design | Full time | 35 hours | Permanent
Full Time Salary: £64,762 – £73,428
Hours: 35 hours per week | Monday – Friday
Location: National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh | Hybrid | Occasional national and international travel

National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe with one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world.

As an organisation our values are Creative, Inclusive, Collaborative and Forward-thinking.

We are looking for an experienced and collaborative leader with a passion for creating exceptional audience experiences to join our Exhibitions & Design team.

Benefits of joining us as our Head of Exhibitions & Design include:

Annually alongside your salary, National Museums Scotland contributes 28.97% of this towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
A generous annual leave of 28.5 days – rising to 33.5 after 5 years, plus an additional 8 paid days public holidays
Free access to national (and international) museums and exhibitions
A range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
Access to all the above and more from day one of employment.

About the Head of Exhibitions & Design role:

In this role, you will lead National Museums Scotland’s exhibitions and design activity, working with colleagues across the organisation to create inspiring, audience-focused experiences that bring Scotland’s National Collection to life. Through strategic leadership, creative collaboration and excellent project delivery, you will help shape how millions of visitors engage with our museums, collections and stories.

As Head of Exhibitions & Design at National Museums Scotland you will:

Be responsible for the development, planning and delivery of a strategically driven, engaging and coordinated programme of world class exhibitions and their touring
Take overall responsibility for a programme of investments in our permanent displays coordinating a series of capital investments and refreshment projects.
Be responsible for the delivery of high quality and effective interpretation of visitor content outputs across National Museum Scotland sites.
Lead and maintain high standards of design quality, consistency and coherence across National Museum Scotland sites, including exhibitions, permanent displays, brand development, and communication channels

Skills and experience we’re looking for in our Head of Exhibitions & Design:

Significant experience of managing high profile exhibition and permanent display projects in a museum, visitor attraction or heritage attraction environment
Experience of dealing with a diverse range of people management issues, commensurate with senior manager-level responsibilities
Proven ability to provide strategic leadership and direction for complex exhibition, design and visitor-focused programmes
Ability to champion innovation, creativity and continuous improvement while maintaining organisational standard.
Please be sure to view relevant attachments for this role (available on our Careers Portal: careers.nms.ac.uk) for full details of the position.

The expected closing date for this role is 16/11/2026 (16 NOVEMBER 2026).
The Selection Event is likely to take place either WC 23/11/2026 or W/C 07/12/2026 (7 DECEMBER 2026).