Operations

Hours: Full-time position available (minimum of 32 hours per week)
Duration: Permanent
Pay: £14.05 per hour Day Shift / £15.55 per hour Night Shift

Department: Security
Reports To: Safety & Security Team Leader, Health, Safety & Security Manager, or Duty Manager
Location: Based on The Royal Yacht Britannia, with interaction with Fingal Hotel

The Royal Yacht Britannia is an award-winning, five-star visitor attraction and exclusive evening events venue in Edinburgh, which employs more than 200 staff. This former floating palace of Queen Elizabeth II usually attracts circa 350,000 visitors a year from around the world and hosts around 100 high-profile evening events annually.

Complementing this, Fingal Hotel, a former Northern Lighthouse Board vessel, has been transformed into a distinctive, five-star luxury boutique hotel and events venue. Fingal has quickly established itself as one of Edinburgh’s most unique hospitality destinations, offering an exceptional guest experience and earning widespread recognition within the luxury travel and tourism sector.

Role Purpose
The primary purpose of the role is to ensure the safety and security of all colleagues, visitors, and contractors, while delivering a high standard of customer service appropriate to a premium visitor and hospitality environment.

The role requires a proactive, professional, occasional visible presence, balancing security responsibilities with a commitment to providing a positive visitor experience. Clear, timely, and effective communication is always essential to support safe and coordinated operations.

First Aid qualification and experience in visitor attraction security and customer service are desirable, but not essential.

The role operates as part of a flexible shift-based structure and is expected to support operational requirements across a 24/7 rota, including night, and event shifts.

Security & Operational Duties

• Monitor CCTV, access control, alarm systems, and radios in accordance with company procedures, ensuring all systems are functioning correctly and reporting any faults immediately

• Control access to restricted areas, including managing visitor and contractor sign-in procedures and allocating and recording keys as required

• Conduct patrols and, where appropriate and staffing levels allow, escort contractors within the premises

• Respond promptly and appropriately to incidents, alarms, and calls for assistance, taking ownership of situations and escalating where required

• Act as the initial point of control during incidents, coordinating response until relieved by management or emergency services

• Support emergency response procedures, including fire alarms, evacuations, and first aid (where trained)

• Maintain accurate records of all incidents, activities, and irregularities within control room logs and reports

• Assist with investigations as required, including reviewing CCTV footage

• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive security information

• Secure and open the vessel outside normal operating hours, including following events and in preparation for daily operations

• Conduct daily audits of keys, radios, and security equipment

• Complete all required training within specified timeframes

• Provide event security support in line with operational requirements

• Where possible, support Fingal in safety & security related matters

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer service/Experience Responsibilities

• Deliver a welcoming and professional first impression, acting as a visible and approachable point of contact

• Provide a calm, reassuring, and professional presence at all times

• Assist guests, contractors, and colleagues with enquiries and directions

• Proactively engage with visitors and offer assistance where appropriate

• Support the overall visitor experience by maintaining awareness of operations, events, and key locations

• Handle complaints or concerns professionally, resolving issues where possible or escalating appropriately

• De-escalate situations using effective communication and conflict management skills

• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure a seamless and consistent visitor experience

• Provide accurate information regarding facilities, operations, and emergency procedures

• Maintain high standards of personal presentation in line with a premium environment

Communication Responsibilities

• Provide clear, concise, and timely instructions to staff during incidents

• Maintain effective communication across departments to support coordinated operations

• Record and relay accurate information through approved logs, reports, and structured handovers

• Ensure clear and consistent communication during shift handovers to maintain continuity

• Escalate issues appropriately, ensuring the right people are informed at the right time

• Communicate clearly and confidently with emergency services when required

• Manage multiple communication channels (radio, phone, email, in person) effectively and professionally

• Always observe correct radio etiquette

• Consistently answer phone calls professionally and redirect enquiries where appropriate

• Inform relevant parties of deliveries and support coordination of receipt and distribution

• Liaise with external organisations where required

• Maintain professionalism and clarity when communicating under pressure

Health, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities

• Take a proactive approach to identifying hazards and risks, implementing immediate control measures where safe to do so

• Carry out dynamic risk assessments in response to changing situations

• Ensure fire safety systems, escape routes, and equipment remain compliant and unobstructed

• Conduct mandated system tests (e.g. weekly fire alarm call point tests) and record results accurately

• Report hazards, unsafe behaviours, maintenance issues, and security breaches promptly

• Ensure all incidents and near misses are recorded accurately to support audit and investigation

• Maintain awareness of relevant legislation and company policies, including GDPR, Protect Duty (Martyn’s Law), and licensing requirements

• Maintain awareness of suspicious behaviour and emerging risks

• Ensure safe lone working practices are always followed

• Challenge unsafe or non-compliant behaviour in a professional manner

• Support business continuity arrangements during incidents

Authority & Accountability

• Exercise sound judgement in line with training, procedures, and organisational values

• Has authority to challenge behaviour, restrict access, or take immediate action where safety or security is at risk

• Maintain high standards of conduct and always act as a role model for professionalism

Company benefits include:

• 10% employer pension contribution with a choice to contribute up to a further 5% yourself, which would then be matched by us as well! (So, 20% potential contribution to your pension)

• 6.6 weeks/33 days pro-rata, annual holiday entitlement (one week/5 days pro-rata more than statutory minimum)

• Life Assurance

• Performance & loyalty payment scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Complimentary tickets

• Staff discount (Britannia Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom and The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar aboard Fingal Hotel)

• Free car parking for staff.

If you feel you have the personality, skills and experience we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for the role of Security Officer to: murray.wight@tryb.co.uk or postal applications to:

Murray Wight
Health, Safety & Security Manager
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Whisky Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6JJ

Closing date: Sunday 21 June

No agencies please.

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If you have been selected for interview you will be contacted directly.

Archivist, Renfrewshire, 35 hours, Permanent, Grade 8: £41,080.70 – £43,161.20 (Hourly rate of pay £22.51 – £23.65)

We are looking for a professionally qualified Archivist with experience of leading or developing archive services, and a strong commitment to public engagement, inclusion, and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will bring vision, confidence, and creativity, with the ability to balance strategic leadership with operational delivery. You will be a strong advocate for archives, comfortable working across teams and with partners to unlock new stories, broaden access and increase the impact of our collections.

This is a varied and dynamic role, with responsibilities including:

Lead the development of a modern, outward-looking archive service, transforming how collections are accessed, interpreted, and valued
Drive forward a people-centred and participatory approach, working with communities to co-create and share stories
Lead planning and delivery toward Archive Service Accreditation, ensuring policies, standards and frameworks are in place
Champion integration with the museum service, embedding archives in exhibitions, learning and public programming
Oversee collections management of the archive collection, including accessioning, cataloguing, preservation, and digital development
Develop partnerships, projects, and funding opportunities to grow the service and increase its reach and impact
Lead and support a small team, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement

We ask all candidates to complete assessments and application materials independently, without the use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT or similar), unless otherwise stated.
This ensures a fair and consistent assessment of individual skills, experience, and capabilities.

Closing date: 21 June 2026

Interview date: 8 July 2026

If you’d like to find out more about the role, please contact Sean Kelly, Collections and Conservation Manager, for an informal discussion on Sean.Kelly@renfrewshire.gov.uk

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland Level 1 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’.

Key duties and responsibilities
Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
Service Delivery and Training
Plan, deliver and evaluate horticultural training programmes tailored to individuals and groups with a range of additional support needs
Support participants (“Grow Gardeners”) to develop skills, confidence and independence
Create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
Horticultural Operations
Maintain and develop the GROW garden, polytunnels, nursery areas and wider Botanic Gardens
Undertake practical horticultural tasks and support participants in all aspects of gardening activity
Contribute to seasonal planning, planting, and crop production
Project Development
Support the ongoing development of the GROW Project, including identifying opportunities for Growth, improvement and income generation
Contribute to the development of commercial activities and community engagement
Support the integration of Growing, harvesting and food preparation as part of a holistic wellbeing programme
Volunteer and Stakeholder Engagement
Recruit, support and develop volunteers
Liaise effectively with parents, carers, support workers, social workers and partner organisations
Work collaboratively with HLH colleagues and external partners (e.g. Highland Council, NHS, BID)
Food Growing and Preparation
Support the Growing of fruit, vegetables and herbs within the GROW Project
Work with Grow Gardeners to harvest and prepare produce for use in the onsite kitchen
Promote understanding of healthy eating, food provenance and sustainability
Ensure all activities are carried out in line with food hygiene and safety standards
Health, Safety and Compliance
Ensure all activities are delivered in line with health and safety legislation and HLH policies
Carry out risk assessments and safe systems of work
Promote safe working practices for staff, volunteers and participants
General Duties
Support the wider operations of Inverness Botanic Gardens and Nursery as required
Ensure high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the GROW Project
Act as a key holder where required and support opening/closing procedures
Uphold HLH values, Code of Conduct and role model behaviours
Maintain an awareness and knowledge of the risk management responsibilities appropriate to their role, as identified within the HLH Risk Policy and associated guidance documentation.
*** A Disclosure Scotland PVG check is required for this post ***

Date posted: 4th June 2026

The Collections Manager (Services) role is responsible for managing a team of Collections Assistants to carry out a programme of collections management work across the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) estate. The programme includes collections projects and day-to-day work like inventory and audit, preventative conservation, cataloguing and documentation and supporting the management of objects on display and in storage. You will also be responsible for the day to day management of the HES object stores in Edinburgh and associated workflows.

For more information about the post and information about the team, please access the full job description for this post (link below).

Key Responsibilities of this role

Delivery of collections management projects

– Working with colleagues to scope and plan collections management project work, including various documentation backlog projects, as well as delivering a regular audit programme
– Working with colleagues to ensure that budgets and expenditure for project work are managed appropriately.
– Ensuring project work is completed to agreed targets, to monitor, assess and measure progress, and ensure that work is completed within time and budget expectations.
– Scheduling multiple streams of project work and ongoing collections management tasks.

Team management

– Line management of four Collections Assistants, including managing team rotas, holding regular 1:1 and team meetings, arranging training and development opportunities.
– Working closely with departmental colleagues to support matrix management of four Collections Assistants
– Providing opportunities for trainees, apprentices and volunteers to work with the team to develop staff and support the wider department.
– Managing conservation, transport and other contractors to support the work of the team.

Working to collections management and health & safety standards

– Ensuring team’s work meets sector collections management standards and health and safety standards
– Performing quality assurance processes for the team’s work to ensure data recorded in collections management system meets agreed sector standards.
– Providing training to the team to ensure consistency in procedures.
– Contributing to written procedures.
– Preparing and implementing health & safety risk assessments.

Managing Central Stores

– Act as a central point of contact for collections store access and have an overview of maintenance, H&S compliance, and emergency response needs.
– Ensure regular audits of equipment and materials are undertaken and supplies restocked.
– Implement housekeeping plans and ensure the spaces are clean and tidy and collections management procedures are correctly implemented.
– Coordinate incoming material requests and quarantine and monitor capacity to manage use of the spaces.

Find out more about desirable skills and experience in the full job description.

What we do? Buccleuch is a diverse and innovative business with a passion for sustainable land use in rural Britain. We are dedicated to supporting the communities we live and work within, providing approximately 500 local jobs, respecting the environment, and contributing to rural culture through our heritage for generations to come. Our Building Services team are responsible for the maintenance, development, repair and refurbishment of a wide range of diverse estate properties, including residential, mansion houses, and farm buildings.

The role? As a time‑served Joiner, you will complete scheduled maintenance and high‑quality repairs across our diverse range of properties, playing a key role in enhancing the standard of our portfolio. Working to the highest of safety standards, you will design, produce and install wooden structures, order materials, liaise with tenants on progress, and effectively plan your workload in line with timescales.

The person? You will be a skilled Joiner, ideally with experience in rural properties, who is a supportive team member and takes pride in delivering quality craftsmanship. Competent in the use of hand and power tools, you will be a practical problem solver with the ability to make decisions confidently with safety always in mind.

Why work for us? We offer excellent benefits including private health cover, six weeks of holiday, gym and shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing related support and resources.

How to apply? Please visit our website at www.buccleuch.com/work-with-us/ and click on ‘Download information pack’ under the relevant job title for more detail on the role and how to apply. If you decide that this is the role for you, click on ‘Apply now’ and remember to include a covering letter along with your CV.

The closing date for applications is 11 June.

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KEY PURPOSE
To ensure that the garden and related policies of Brodick Castle Garden and Estate are managed and maintained as an internationally recognized garden of outstanding historical and horticultural importance, contributing to the property’s overall conservation and development, and its enjoyment by visitors and supporters.

The role of ‘Gardener’ as a key member of the Brodick Castle team will be heavily involved in the development of the garden and wider designed landscape, with future projects aimed at creating gardens of international significance. Hence this post will be vital to realize this ambition of the Gardens/Estate as a top visitor attraction. This post is likely to include frequent work in the woodland garden and surrounding estate policies.

CONTEXT
The garden/estate comprises a listed walled garden containing an impressive collection of tender plants that may be grown due to the effect of the Gulf Stream. It also features a large woodland garden containing a world class collection of Rhododendrons and plants from temperate regions of the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Key Purposes of the job will be met by:
1. Undertaking practical maintenance of the garden (e.g. managing trees and shrubs, Path renovation/re-surfacing, Boardwalks, fencing, turf care; pest/disease/weed control; staking, Drainage works, construction, composting and soil improvement etc. to the required standards expected by the Trust and for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by visitors including other professionals in the horticultural industry.
2. Fostering positive relationships with local communities and organizations and promoting the work of the Trust.
3. On occasion, supervising and working with volunteers and/or staff members to ensure they deliver required outputs at the appropriate standard, and gain benefit/satisfaction from their activities.
4. Demonstrating self-motivation, organizing, planning, initiative, prioritizing and good time management.
5. Undertaking such other reasonable duties as may from time to time be required to ensure the smooth running of the property as required by the Head Gardener.
6. Ensuring compliance with the Trust’s health, safety, and environment policies and procedures.

The current duties of this job do not require a criminal records (Disclosure Scotland) check to be carried out.