Operations

Location: The Royal Yacht Britannia and Fingal Hotel, Edinburgh, UK
Salary: £39,536
Work pattern: 5 days usually Mon – Fri (working 1 weekend in 6)
Hours normally: 08:30 – 16:30 (but may occasionally vary to suit the needs of the business)

Company Overview:

This role will oversee the health, safety and security of The Royal Yacht Britannia, the fleet of Royal Racing Yachts and Fingal Hotel. The Royal Yacht Britannia is an award-winning five-star visitor attraction and exclusive events venue, and Fingal Hotel is a luxury floating hotel, restaurant and event venue, permanently berthed on Edinburgh’s vibrant waterfront in Leith.

Multi-award-winning businesses in tourism and hospitality, we take great pride in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of everyone on our premises, be they employees, customers or contractors. As our Health, Safety and Security Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a secure and responsible workplace with a culture of safety, health, and wellbeing.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health, Safety, and Security Manager to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and security of our premises, staff, and visitors, with a particular focus on compliance with Martyn’s Law, health and safety regulations, and security best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Martyn’s Law Compliance: Implement and oversee measures to comply with Martyn’s Law, ensuring that our premises are prepared for and can respond effectively to potential terrorist threats. This includes conducting risk assessments, developing emergency response plans, and training staff on security protocols.
• Health and Safety Management: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards.
• ISO 45001 Certification or equivalent: Lead the initiative to achieve certification, ensuring that our occupational health and safety management systems meet international standards.
• Security Oversight: Manage all aspects of physical security, including access control, surveillance systems, and incident response. Ensure that security measures are aligned with industry best practices.
• Managing the Security Team: Lead and manage the security team, ensuring they are well-trained, motivated, and effectively deployed to maintain a secure environment.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
• Duty Manager Coverage: Be part of a team providing Duty Manager coverage, including working one weekend in six.
• Training and Development: Conduct regular training sessions for staff on health, safety, and security protocols. Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities and are equipped to handle emergencies.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into any health, safety, or security incidents. Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all health, safety, and security activities. Prepare regular reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications:

• Education: NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management or equivalent.
• Security Certification: Relevant security qualification such as a Security Management Diploma or equivalent is desirable.
• SIA Licence
• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in a health, safety, and security management role.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure compliance with all regulations and standards.
• Proactive: Ability to anticipate potential risks and implement preventive measures.
• Team Player: Collaborative approach to working with colleagues across all levels of the organisation.

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
• Enhanced long service holiday entitlement
• Life Assurance
• Performance & loyalty payment scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Complimentary tickets
• Staff discount in the Gift Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom & The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar aboard Fingal Hotel
• Free car parking for staff

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to recruitment@tryb.co.uk or postal applications to:

Robert Gill
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Drive
Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 6JJ

Closing Date: 12 March 2025

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.

Full-time and Permanent
Salary £29,888 – £32,602 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity within our enthusiastic and dedicated Collection & Research team. We’re looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to assist colleagues in the Portraiture and Photography curatorial team with all aspects of curatorial work.

Do you have a strong interest in an art historical subject area related to the National Galleries of Scotland portrait and/or photography collections? Are you keen to develop your skills, knowledge and experience across a variety of curatorial activities? Do you have the ability to take the initiative together with proven experience of meeting deadlines? If so, we want to hear from you.

In this role you’ll assist with all aspects of curatorial work relating to the collection and programme associated with the Portraiture and Photography curatorial team. This will include assisting with the research, organisation, administration and delivery of exhibitions and collection displays; researching artworks in the collection and answering public enquiries. You’ll also facilitate access for visitors to view artworks not on display, support the acquisition programme and help to develop and create interpretation about the portrait and photography collections for our audiences. You’ll be guided and supported by the Portraiture and Photography curatorial team in carrying out the responsibilities of the role.

The difference you’ll make

– As the Assistant Curator, Portraiture and Photography, you will assist colleagues in the Portraiture and Photography curatorial team with all aspects of curatorial work.
– Work closely with colleagues in departments across the National Galleries of Scotland in the organisation, administration and delivery of the exhibition programme for the portrait and photography collections.
– Assist with the due diligence, collection audit and review programmes in collaboration with curatorial, collections management and conservation colleagues.
– Support artwork changes for existing collection displays.
– Facilitate access to the collection in our public study spaces, for individual researchers and group visits.
– Share information on the collection with our audiences and partners, including answering research enquiries about the collection.
– Undertake directed research, including on provenance, into the collection and potential acquisitions.
– Develop a research specialism related to the National Galleries of Scotland portrait and/or photography collections.
– Create and update collection acquisition, loan and object records.
– Write in-gallery and online interpretation about the collection for our focus audiences meeting the National Galleries of Scotland tone of voice, interpretation framework and editorial processes.
– Liaise with collections management colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care and protection for the collection.

Who we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:

– A degree or equivalent in art history or a related subject.
– A strong interest in a subject area relevant to the National Galleries of Scotland portrait and/or photography collections.
– Experience of working in a gallery or museum environment and/or evidence of working with art or heritage collections.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including an ability to prioritise effectively and work accurately without close supervision.
– Ability to work as part of a team and develop and maintain effective working relations with a broad range of people and teams, internally and externally.
– You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to supporting the organisation’s equality, diversity and inclusion commitments.
– Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office 365.
– Ability to take the initiative.

It would also be great if you have:

– A working knowledge of Axiell Collections or another collections management system.

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

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 10 March 2025.

Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change.

Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team – we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland.

As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Property Maintenance Technician to join our Estates & Placemaking team. This role will be based in the Caledonian Canal region due to the requirements of job, with a flexible base of Inverness/Fort Augustus/Corpach areas being the most suitable locations. You will support the Estates Team in delivering a comprehensive maintenance and repair service across the entire Scottish Canals network, working in and around a diverse range of properties including residential, operational and commercial buildings as well as top rated visitor attractions.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, and with a starting salary of £30,069 (Band C) plus £850 Outdoor Working Allowance. Working hours 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, plus 10 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

Primary responsibilities of the role:

Support the Facilities Manager to deliver a comprehensive Planned Maintenance —–Programme in relation to property related works across the Scottish Canals Estate
Support the Facilities Manager and wider business by delivering a robust reactive maintenance service across all areas of the Scottish Canals Estate, carrying out property and building related repairs as well as undertaking minor installations and upgrades where required
Provide support to other Scottish Canals teams where required, in managing Estates Properties and associated Property equipment and infrastructure to required standards

Qualifications and knowledge required:

Property/Building trade City & Guilds qualification or NVQ Level V (HNC) In Construction Practice
Certification in PAT, PASMA & MEWPs advantageous but not essential
Current Clean Driving Licence
Knowledge of traditional construction methods and materials, knowledge and understanding of layouts, drawings, and schematics
Awareness of current legislation and Compliance requirements relating to property, installations and maintenance
Familiarity of Property Planned Maintenance regimes, timescales, and scheduling
Understanding of Risk Assessment procedures and Point of Work permits and processes

Skills and experience required:

Previous experience of carrying out cyclical inspections, planned maintenance, minor project installations, fault finding, and reactive repairs
Previous experience of working in a diverse range of properties including Residential, Commercial, Leisure/Retail and Operational facilities
Experience of repairs and maintenance on buildings using traditional construction methods
Working within a fast-paced environment, to meet tight timescales
Working within a small team, with regular engagement with various departments and stakeholders
Lone working procedures
Basic First Aid
Skilled in the use IT equipment and associated systems – Laptop, tablet, mobile phone, email, CAFM/Asset management systems, certification/report writing

Qualities & abilities required:

Work planning/scheduling and excellent time management
Comfortable working within a team, and equally confident working on own initiative
Excellent communication skills to be able interact with a wide range of personalities and stakeholders across all business areas, including colleagues and front facing customers/public
Competence in the operation and maintenance of plant/tools and equipment used to fulfil the objectives of the role
Excellent problem solver with diligent fault-finding skills with ability to determine underlying causes of repeated electrical issues

Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Full-time, Fixed Term (22 months)
Salary £34,944 – £38,218 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to play a vital role in growing the National Galleries of Scotland’s individual giving programme.

You will have a background in fundraising, in establishing growth through legacies, appeals and giving approaches. You’ll also have a passion for arts and heritage that will enhance your connection with supporters. Excellent communication skills, a can-do approach and the ability to work collaboratively are essential attributes for this role.

You’ll manage the development and delivery of patrons, appeals, legacy and symbolic giving activities to inspire individual supporters to make donations. The role is focussed on delivering income through four key channels – people responding to appeals, leaving a gift in their will, purchasing symbolic giving products and services and or making a donation.

Working with the Head of Development you’ll engage with patrons, potential donors, steward those who have left a gift in will. You will manage targeted campaigns to increase awareness and grow fundraising income. You may also support and contribute to other income generation activities on occasion as part of the wider team objectives.

Initially on a 22-month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to income generation as a result of the role.

The difference you’ll make

You will have a key role to grow the National Gallery of Scotland’s relationships and income with individual supporters. Reporting to the Head of Development, you will help them to grow our Patrons programme, recruit new supporters and develop networks, and work collaboratively with colleagues. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the delivery of a Patron’s programme including:

– Preparing presentations and proposals to secure support from individuals for our public programme and capital projects.
– Identifying new potential prospects, initiating approaches and/or running cultivation meetings or events, working with relevant colleagues as required.
– Working with the Development Coordinator to manage the process of renewals and be a first point of contact for existing and prospective patrons, recording activities into the Spektrix database and producing performance reports as required.
– Developing and delivering the Patrons event programme, including attending and supporting events and preparation for quarterly patrons board meetings (UK and US).
– Engaging with and stewardship of legacy pledgers while working to promote gifts in wills to potential donors. Establishing and maintaining a notifications system and reporting, developing persuasive materials and managing campaigns with a long-term view towards increasing awareness and growing fundraising income through legacies.
– Handling legacy enquiries including liaising with external executors and the NGS finance team to administer legacy donations.
– Supporting the cultivation and stewardship of the individuals and knowledge of the administration of the US Patrons 501 (c)(3) organisation.
– Collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to develop fundraising appeals and then co-ordinating and managing delivery of those appeals. Creating promotional messages and materials, establish giving levels and payment mechanisms.
– Promoting existing symbolic giving products and services, working with the Development Coordinators to manage the delivery and fulfilment of those products and services. Developing website content and manage payment mechanisms. Working with colleagues to research and introduce new symbolic gifts.

Who we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:
– Very strong written and verbal communication skills – especially the ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships and to write compelling propositions and promotional materials.
– A successful track record in delivering income through individuals and including via appeals, symbolic giving and legacy strategies.
– A track record of devising and delivering events.
– Demonstrable experience in fundraising, particularly in the arts/heritage sectors. 
– Excellent persuasion skills, able to develop and agree promotional ideas and then see them through to implementation.
– Understanding of budgets and collaborating with teams to meet fundraising targets. 
– Conscientious in updating the systems that underpin fundraising activities.
– Ability to organise, meet deadlines and prioritise work.  
– Good IT skills, including website content management systems, PowerPoint, Word and Excel software and CRM databases.

It would also be great if you have:

– Experience of database management for fundraising including legacy tracking, stewardship and reporting.
– Experience of creating engaging appeals with budgets and on time. 
– Experience of developing and managing symbolic giving products and services.
– Experience or education within an arts/heritage context. 
– Qualification in fundraising and or specific certificates, for example in legacy management from the Institute of Legacy Management or similar. 
– An enthusiasm for and interest in the National Galleries of Scotland and arts, culture and heritage.

Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 10 March 2025.

Full-time, Fixed Term for 22 months
Salary £29,888 – £32,602 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

Join our team as the Trusts and Foundations Coordinator, where you’ll play a key role in helping to deliver National Galleries of Scotland’s ambition to grow funds raised from grant sources.  This is a wonderful opportunity to build on your fundraising skills, while working in a highly supportive Development Team passionate about art.

You will have excellent research and organisational skills, strong written and verbal communication, and be proficient in analysing financial information for persuasive grant submissions.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining the list of prospects, monitoring opportunities and recording approaches and outcomes.  You’ll also write proposals and steward relationships with Trusts and Foundations through regular communication, report writing, arranging visits and generally ensuring we meet the conditions of any funding received. 

This post is part of a pilot strategy to grow NGS income. This post is initially on a 22-month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension depending on the income levels achieved during the pilot. This offers an excellent opportunity for a results-driven individual to demonstrate their impact and contribute to shaping the success of this initiative. 

The difference you’ll make

As the Trusts and Foundations Coordinator, you will be key to growing NGS’ relationships with Trusts and Foundations. You should have an enthusiasm for and interest in the National Galleries of Scotland and arts, culture and heritage. Supporting the Development Manager, you will:

– Manage your own project workload, driving the grants fundraising process from inception to completion.
– Collaborate effectively with colleagues to write proposals, reports and help with evaluations, ensuring consistency and quality in all written materials.
– Cultivate and steward relationships with Trusts and Foundations, working closely with colleagues to arrange visits and tours, and to acknowledge funders.
– Maintain and develop the prospect pipeline through proactively researching grant funding opportunities ensuring a continuous flow of potential funding sources and building a diverse base of support.
– Oversee the reporting schedule ensuring timely and accurate submission of progress reports, financials, and other key documentation in line with funder expectations and deadlines.
– Ensuring smooth running of the grants administration including distributing proposals, electronic filing, and accurate date entry on systems like Spektrix, etc.

Who we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:

– A demonstrable personal track record of grants fundraising with a clear demonstration of success in securing funding.
– Proven experience managing the administrative functions supporting fundraising activities, demonstrating strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently oversee systems, prioritise tasks, and consistently meet deadlines.
– Working knowledge of arts and heritage grant funders in the UK and further afield.
– Experience of working within the charity sector.
– Experience of researching prospects and monitoring pipeline of opportunities for fundraising purposes.
– Experience in customer service and dealing with different personalities, whilst having the confidence to engage funders, ask insightful questions, and effectively present compelling cases for support.
– Very strong written and verbal communication skills – especially the ability to write compelling grant proposals and edit information into a proposal.
– Excellent research skills to identify potential Trusts and Foundations whose objectives represent a strong match to ours.
– Solid understanding of budgets, with the ability to analyse financial information and incorporate it into proposals and funding strategies.
– Proficient IT skills, including Word, spreadsheets and databases.

It would also be great if you have:

– Experience of overseeing fundraising for particular projects.
– Existing relationships with grant-giving organisations.
– Experience of working within an arts, heritage or museums organisation.

Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 10 March 2025.

Full-time and Fixed Term
(from beginning of April 2025 to 31 March 2026)
Salary £28,707 – £29,961
Plus generous benefits package

About the role

We have an opportunity to for two experienced Art Handling Technicians to be part of our talented team installing exciting exhibitions. You must have proven skills and experience in the safe handling and movement of works of art within a museum or gallery environment.

You’ll work across all three of our stunning Galleries based in the heart of Edinburgh as well as our arts store at Granton Art Centre handling our incredible art.

The Art Movement Team works to national standards supporting complex national and international programming in the handling, packing, movement, installation, and location tracking of a wide variety of artworks, including those from our collection and those on loan to us.

In this role you will ensure the safe movement, transportation, and installation of all artworks within the NGS, including collections from and returns of artworks to lenders. You will also assist in maintaining the upkeep of the storage areas, exhibits, tools, and equipment.

In order to support our exhibition programme, you must be available and able to commit to working during the peak periods from 19 May 2025 to 25 July 2025 and from 03 November 2025 to 14 November 2025.

The difference you’ll make

In all that you do you will be part of a small, dedicated team of Art Handling Technicians who are supported by the Senior Art Handling Technicians. Reporting to the Art Movement Manager your responsibilities will include:

-Providing safe and efficient movement of art works and other
objects within NGS and to other institutions, including risk
assessments and method statements as required.
-Contributing to resource and planning discussions as required in
line with skills and experience.
-Leading on individual project elements as requested.
-Maintaining location records and relevant paperwork following
NGS procedures.
-Packing and unpacking objects and checking conservation
condition reports.
-Undertaking courier duties.
-Sharing responsibility for the care and maintenance of equipment,
including highlighting any concerns as appropriate.

Who we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of
knowledge, skills, and experience:

-Whilst a knowledge and appreciation of art would be beneficial it’s
not essential. However, you must have proven skills and experience
in the safe handling and movement of works of art within a
museum or gallery environment.
-Awareness of and commitment to health and safety compliance
and best practice.
-High standards of accuracy and attention to detail as well as an
excellent manual dexterity.
-With the ability to work calmly and carefully under pressure you will
actively anticipate and plan for potential problems.
-Can demonstrate sound, timely and appropriate decision-making
skills taking responsibility and using initiative.
-You will have a helpful manner and flexible approach, great
communication skills and enjoy working flexibly as part of a team
with the ability to work alone and committed to getting the job
done.
-Apply sound judgement with regards to maintaining confidentiality.
-Good IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
-Demonstrable commitment to updating skills and knowledge.
-Current driving licence.

It would also be great if you have:

-Willingness if required to train towards a category C (formerly
known as HGV) driving licence if not already held.
-Experience in completing risk assessments and method
statements, working at heights and heavy lifting operations.
-Experience with modern or complex installations.
-Familiarity with a collections management database.

Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Monday, 24 February 2025.