Management

Full-time and Permanent
Salary £52,406 – £60,809 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

As Head of Conservation, you will take on an exciting leadership position at the heart of our Collection Access and Care Directorate.

This is a pivotal position that reflects the increasing demands being made on the role of the conservator including the opportunities that multidisciplinary research provides. You will bring your own specialist conservation expertise while having operational responsibility for a busy team of seventeen.

We are looking for someone with proven, strong leadership and coaching skills to support continuous development of the team in delivering their goals. As a senior leader, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to Our People Vision of ‘… ensuring the National Galleries of Scotland is a great place to work, where our people thrive in a culture where we are trusted, empowered and engaged to achieve our true potential.’

To succeed you’ll have an outstanding ability to work with many stakeholders, collaborating within and out with the department and across the professional network of conservation to achieve ambitious goals. You will work closely with colleagues across various disciplines including our learning, curatorial, collections management and collections information teams, to develop an integrated approach to conservation at the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS). We are committed to sustainability in all aspects of our work and your approach to conservation will have sustainable practice as its starting point.

You will play an important role in the development of our ambitious project to create a new National Collections Facility – The Art Works for NGS and our partners.

Conservation at the National Galleries of Scotland

We have developed an exciting strategy for the coming years with clear aims aligned to our purpose ‘We make art work for everyone.’ Conservation will sit at the heart of this strategy as a key enabling function to develop our national and international programmes and develop and engage audiences in new ways.

The conservation department includes specialist conservation expertise across paintings, frames, works on paper and photography, sculpture, installation, media and performance art and preventive conservation. A conservation technician team supports the conservators delivering a programme of non-interventive care including crate design, preparation of frames, and mount making. Developments in the field of sculpture conservation at NGS are at an early stage and methodologies for this emerging skill area are being formulated. There is a strong desire to develop further an integrated heritage science function relevant to the materials and range of the NGS collection and those works in its care.

The difference you’ll make

Reporting to the Director of Collection Access and Care, you will be a key member of both the Collection Access and Care senior team and the organisation’s Extended Leadership Team. Working closely with the Director of Collection Access and Care you will ensure conservation achieves its ambitious goals for care research and collection access.

You will make a real difference by:
– Providing outstanding leadership and operational management for the conservation team, including the coaching and development of professional conservators.
– Ensuring the purpose of the conservation department is aligned with the organisation’s vision and developing strategies to supports this.
– Developing an integrated conservation approach that reflects the breadth and depth of our holdings and collecting criteria and is in line with national conservation standards.
– Contributing your specialist expertise to the conservation of works within your discipline.
– Working closely with the Director of Collection Care and Access, Head of Collections Management, and Head of Collection Information and Data Assets, to forge a directorate which works creatively and effectively to meet its targets of highly professional, sustainable collections care.
– Playing a key role in the delivery of The Art Works and shaping conservation at the galleries for the future. You’ll contribute to the development of this project that will transform Scotland’s ability to care for, provide access to, and experience its national collection. Located in the north of Edinburgh, The Art Works will house c 97% of the nation’s collection of fine art and offers an extraordinary opportunity to make all our collection work for everyone. The Art Works is a strategic enabler for the organisation, and it will be transformative, underpinning local national and international impact.
– Overseeing the strategic positioning and planning of our conservation function, budget and resource management based on capacity and skill base understanding, including exploration of income generation, granting bodies and cost reduction opportunities.
– Having the ability to and being confident in making critical decisions and giving conservation advice with confidence, generally based on precedents but not exclusively, drawing on the specialist conservation knowledge of others within the team as appropriate.
Being involved in submitting grant applications and seeking funding sources linked to posts and research activity.
– Acting as an ambassador for NGS conservation and reflecting our values.

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

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday, 27 November 2025.

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The successful candidate will be joining the OneRen family to lead the operational heartbeat of our pivotal estates portfolio and at a time in which their role will be embedded within Paisley Museum Re-imagined operational readiness team. You will be working in collaboration with the wider Paisley Museum Re-imagined team and stakeholders to bring the final preparatory stages of the capital project to life.

If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for safety, efficiency, and excellence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

To apply for this role, please view the Recruitment Pack and visit Certain Advantage Recruitment Agency’s website, contact is Jackie MacGregor, Associate Director – HR.

An Exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Prestige Brand Development Manager (London)

Do you have a deep passion for premium spirits, a strong network in the London On Trade scene, and a flair for building brands in luxury environments?

We’re looking for a commercially driven and innovative Prestige Brand Development Manager to champion our award-winning whisky and gin portfolio across London’s most prestigious venues. If you thrive in a fast-paced, relationship-led environment and have a proven track record of growing brands in the On Trade, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd… ‘An international, entrepreneurial, brand-led, successful, sustainable and respected, family business’

We own some of the world’s best loved brands such as Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Rosebank and Edinburgh Gin. If you haven’t already, please browse around our company internet pages and immerse yourself in our colourful history and sample the details of some of our exquisite brands. As we start to tantalise your taste buds and whet your appetite for a career here with us at Ian Macleod Distillers, you will really get to understand just why our team members and customers are indeed so passionate about all things Ian Macleod!

As our Prestige Brand Development Manager (London), you’ll be the driving force behind our Tier 1 spirits portfolio (whisky & gin) across London’s most exclusive venues. You’ll grow brand equity, distribution, and rate of sale, along with leading our Fine & Rare whisky portfolio in high-net-worth areas.

What you’ll be doing…

*Lead the growth of our Fine & Rare whisky portfolio in London’s luxury On Trade venues (prestige hotels, fine dining, members clubs, whisky/cigar lounges).
*Manage a portfolio of 150 accounts, including small groups, with full P&L ownership.
*Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers (F&B Directors, Buyers, GMs).
*Identify and secure new business opportunities, driving distribution and net margin growth.
*Deliver brand training, tastings, and host key customer visits to bring our portfolio to life.
*Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, advocacy, and RTM teams to deliver joint business plans.
*Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activity, and luxury consumer behaviour.
*Represent the brand at trade events and maintain a strong presence in the field, including evenings and weekends.

This is a commercially focused, relationship-driven role where your On Trade expertise and luxury network will shine. This role requires a balance of commercial acumen and brand-building expertise, with a strong emphasis on relationship management, negotiation, and strategic planning.

Who we’re looking for…

*A confident, charismatic communicator with a strong On Trade network in London.
*Deep knowledge of whisky, gin, and the premium spirits market.
*Proven experience in growing brands in prestige On Trade environments.
*Skilled negotiator with strong commercial acumen and P&L management experience.
*Passionate about building long-term customer relationships and driving performance.
*KPI-driven and proactive in identifying opportunities to improve ways of working.
*Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why join us…

*Be part of a passionate, high-performing team with a shared love for premium spirits.
*Work with a prestigious portfolio of brands and help shape their presence in the UK’s most iconic venues.
*Competitive salary and benefits package.
*Continuous learning and development opportunities.
*A role that offers autonomy, creativity, and the chance to make a real difference.

Next Steps…

If this sounds like your perfect next move, we’d love to hear from you. To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV and a tailored cover letter to recruitment.activities@ianmacleod.com.

Once received, we’ll send you a confirmation and invite you to complete a few core application questions.

By emailing your data to us, you are providing IMD with your explicit permission to be able to retain all of your details on our internal systems in line with all GDPR legislative requirements.

You can find our privacy policy for applicants at https://www.ianmacleod.com/privacy-notice-applicants

Please note, This is an open application window and may close early depending on the volume of applications received – so apply early to ensure you don’t miss out!

***No agency contact***

Proudly supporting the #OpenToWork movement.

Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD) are proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. In our individual IMD way, we endeavour to follow best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards. We are advocates of promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.

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As Head of Museums & Chief Storyteller you’ll define a bold, inclusive vision that places storytelling and community engagement at its heart. You’ll lead the development of multi-platform content, from displays to digital media and programming, ensuring every story reflects the voices of our communities and partners.

You’ll inspire teams to deliver exceptional customer journeys and ensure our buildings, collections, and services are safe, accessible, and engaging. You’ll build strong partnerships locally, nationally, and internationally, and lead on securing funding for innovative cultural projects.

If you’re passionate about museums, people, and the power of stories, we’d love to hear from you.

Strategic Partnerships & Communities Manager, Renfrewshire, Full Time, Temporary up to 2 years, Grade 13: £67,872.20 p.a.

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As the strategic lead behind our community programming, you’ll deliver a wide range of services, from health and wellbeing to learning and audience development, ensuring a high-quality experience across all venues. You’ll champion cross-disciplinary projects, and build partnerships at local, national, and international levels. With a focus on innovation and inclusion, you’ll identify new opportunities, secure funding, and help us deliver on our strategic goals. If you’re passionate about participatory practice, community empowerment, and making a real difference, this is a chance to lead change at the heart of a forward-thinking charity.