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Leisure Assistant Level 2, Renfrewshire, Full Time & Part Time, Temporary 2 years, Grade 02: £26,913.51 – £27,762.394 pro rata. (£13.95 per hour.)

We are looking for motivated and positive Leisure Assistants to provide expertise, advice and support to our customers. An exciting, challenging and fulfilling role, you will ensure our customers have the best experiences possible whilst using our facilities. To do this you will use your people skills to interact, offer advice and help, coach and give as much encouragement as possible, at the same time promoting customer uptake of other services, activities and promotions available within our facilities.

You must be a competent swimmer and be prepared to participate in a pre-requisite swim test. Candidates must also have good interpersonal skills; demonstrate good judgement; be able to work effectively as part of a team and have experience of working with members of the public.

Possession of a current NARS Pool Life Guard qualification (or equivalent) is desirable, however, training towards this qualification can be provided to applicants who demonstrate the potential to qualify within 8 weeks of the date of appointment. Experience within a Leisure Centre / Swimming Pool facility is also desirable as is possession of a Swimming Teacher Certificate and First Aid Certificate. The interview will include a swim test.

You may be required to work at any locations across OneRen in accordance with the needs of the business.

Hours available: 37 hours per week and 18.5 hours per week.

Closing date: 24 May 2026

Interview date: early June 2026

To apply, please click the “apply now” button below.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland PVG check.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit their website.

Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds including those with disabilities and candidates who have ‘care experience’.

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To support day-to-day collections management, including collections care and documentation of the Nationally Recognised Museum and Gallery collections.
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To support the preparation, movement, and installation of collections for display in temporary and permanent exhibitions.
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To support a wide range of collection activities that promote public access to collections.

JOB PURPOSE
To ensure the provision of an efficient and comprehensive professional People service to managers and staff across the Region. Support the delivery of Regional People-related strategic goals and objectives and the development of partnership relationships through discussion with the Regional Director and Regional Business Manager. As a member of the Trust’s People Team, contribute to the development of People policies, systems and practices and to the development and delivery of People projects on a Trust-wide basis.
REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
This role reports to the Lead Consultant (People Partnering, Policy & Advice). However, as the role is aligned to South & West Region, day-to-day reporting will be to the Regional Director (South & West).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provide professional advice, expertise, guidance and support to Regional Director, Managers, Supervisors and staff on all aspects of People matters, ensuring that they are aware of current legislation, best practice and Trust policy and procedures. This role will be the focal point of contact for People matters for the areas it is aligned to.
1. In liaison with the Manager team’s, develop business partner relationships with the Regional Director and other lead managers within the business area’s in order to gain greater all-round understanding of their business requirements and support them in delivering key objectives.
2. Act as main point of contact for Regional Director and line managers within the on employee relations issues and to provide support and advice on individual employee casework e.g., grievance, performance and absence management, conduct, capability, harassment and bullying, redundancy, voluntary severance, redeployment, change management, stress management, team development, equality & diversity. Ensure cases are dealt with in a timely fashion and in accordance with current legislation and best practice and that effective communication and good employee and/or Trade Union relations are developed and maintained.
3. Liaise with the People Recruitment team over the servicing of the recruitment function from handling vacancies to issuing contracts of employment and carrying out Disclosure Scotland checks. Use and verify information held on the relevant People Systems.
4. Develop and where appropriate, deliver People development activities in consultation with Regional Director and Organisational Development (who may identify and recommend external providers of training, so that cost effective and business-led solutions are delivered). Communication and consultation with staff will be an important element of this role.
5. Along with the Regional Director, represent the region’s interests in discussions on People issues at Trust level, ensuring that the needs of the area are taken into account in developing Trust-wide policies and procedures and ensuring that centrally agreed People policy and practices are implemented in the Region.
6. As a member of the Trust’s People Team, contribute to policy development and major projects on a Trust-wide basis. Ensure consistency in People practices. Communicate effectively with other members of the People community to share best practice and keep up to date with professional developments, including changes in best practice, new legislation and case law. Represent the People Department at Hearings in other areas of the Trust as required, support the job evaluation process as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications
Essential
• Professionally qualified in HR (Chartered Member of CIPD, would be the norm).
• Degree or degree level capability.
• Will have enhanced knowledge and skills through CPD activities.
Desirable
• HR, HR-related or business-related post-graduate qualification.
• Clean driving licence.
Experience
Essential
• Track record in HR which must have included operational HR as a professional advisor (advising, influencing, delivering HR solutions in partnership with the business, employee relations).
• Ability to deal with confidential information and always maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communications skills and superb attention to detail is a must.
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A flexible can-do attitude with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Capacity to work efficiently and stay calm under pressure.
• Good IT literacy (Microsoft Office, Excel, HR Systems)
Desirable
 Good knowledge of Access People XD

Facilities Visitor Services Manager

Brodick Castle, Gardens & Country Park, Isle of Arran

Eden Scott is delighted to be working with the National Trust for Scotland to appoint a Facilities Visitor Services Manager for Brodick Castle and its wider estate.

About National Trust for Scotland

National Trust for Scotland is 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.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the Trust as Facilities Visitor Services Manager (VSM) for Brodick Castle, Gardens & Country Park, looking after on of the trusts most iconic properties, Brodick Castle and its wider estate.
Brodick Castle, Gardens & Country Park comprises of gardens, woodlands and waterfalls, a grand baronial castle and estate, a Woodland café, park café, gift shop and holiday lets. Set in the picturesque town of Brodick on the Isle of Arran, Brodick Castle is Britain’s only island country park.

The Facilities VSM is responsible for supporting the optimisation of properties facilities and services, operational leadership, and the smooth running of the property, gardens and country park. Specific areas of responsibility include:

• Ensuring compliance is met and adhered too across the property and within the team
• Sustainability and environmental management
• The conservation of the property and wider estate
• Financial Sustainability
• Project management
• People management of a small team
• Willingness to develop new skills, knowledge and qualifications in relevant fields.

The Facilities VSM has first-line responsibility for the supervision of all services and maintenance that support the core business at Brodick Castle. They will ensure that all managed departments are safe, secure, clean and comfortable environments in which the team, students, and volunteers can effectively work, and visitors and tenants can enjoy.

About You

We are seeking a Facilities Manager with experience of working with similar property types, who has a good understanding of compliance, health & safety, and planned and reactive maintenance.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• HND or Equivalent in a technology related discipline
• IOSH or H&S at Work Certification
• Demonstrable knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Experience of supervising or working in the safe and effective operation of buildings and facilities in a busy operational context.
• Experience of risk management and managing safe systems of work.
• Ability to read and understand building plans and drawings and evidence of record keeping skills.
• Ability to cope with physical demands of the job i.e. working at height, lifting/carrying tools and materials.
• Have a solution focused approach and be able to act independently.
• Full UK driving license.

Further Details & Application Process

The role offers a competitive salary of £35,800 with significant company benefits.
Eden Scott is dealing exclusively with the Trust on this vacancy so to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV online and for an informal chat or to receive the full Job Description, please contact Iain Atkinson, Director, Eden Scott on 07714 124 033 or by email iain.atkinson@edenscott.com

Warehouse Team Supervisor (Hands-On):

Location: Broxburn West Lothian.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000, dependent on experience
Hours of Work: 37.5 hrs per week: Mon – Fri with varying pattern between 8am – 5pm

Lomond Books is a well-established specialist book wholesaler and distributor, supplying customers in the tourism, heritage and gift market across the UK. We are looking for an experienced warehouse operative/team leader ready to step into this role or an experienced Team Supervisor, working hands-on alongside a small, close-knit warehouse team of 6.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who already knows how a warehouse runs day to day and seeks accountability, influence and results, while still staying practical and fully hands-on with the daily activities of the warehouse.

The Role:

You will be hands-on in the warehouse while also taking responsibility for helping organise the day, supporting colleagues and keeping standards high.

Key duties include:

Working hands-on across all warehouse activities: goods-in, checking-in, picking, packing and dispatch.
Acting as the day-to-day supervisor for the warehouse team, taking responsibility for workflow, task allocation and maintaining standards.
Helping plan daily/weekly workloads and priorities, and setting rotas.
Supporting and guiding other team members when required.
Maintaining high standards of accuracy, housekeeping and health & safety.
Carrying out routine equipment and safety checks.
Operating a forklift (where applicable).
Working closely with the sales office and senior management team.
Feeding back ideas to improve efficiency and ways of working.

About You:

This role would suit a senior or experienced warehouse operative or a current supervisor who:

Has solid, hands-on warehouse experience.
Is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day operations and decisions.
Able to support, guide and motivate a small team.
Has good attention to detail and takes pride in getting things right the first time.
Is reliable, practical and calm under pressure.
Comfortable working in a physically active, hands-on role.
Holds a forklift licence (preferred, or willing to obtain).
Has Fire Warden and/or First Aid training (advantageous, not essential).

Previous formal supervisory experience is not essential — we are most interested in attitude, experience and the willingness to help achieve results.

What We Offer:

A stable, permanent position within a long-established independent business.
A supportive environment with direct access to senior management.
Training and development to support you in the role.
Competitive pay based on experience.
A straightforward, respectful workplace where individual contribution is visible and valued.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re a good fit for this role and what you would bring to Lomond.

For more information visit our website and go to WE ARE RECRUITING. A detailed job description and person specification plus general information are available for download.