Full Time

HR Assistant

Job Title: HR Assistant
Contract Type: Perm
Grade: FC04
Salary: £26,786.83 – £29,170.80
Hours: 36 per week
Location: Kirkcaldy / Hybrid
Job Reference: ON000624

We are OnFife and as Fife’s largest cultural organisation we specialise in making jaws drop, hearts warm, eyes light up and imaginations run wild. We work with a huge range of partners, artists and creatives and our spaces are some of Fife’s favourite places. An ambitious leadership-oriented charity, we’re built on strong values, and those values make us who we are – Fearless, Inviting, Fair and Exciting.

We’re a Real Living Wage employer, and we offer a local government pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and flexible working opportunities. We have a dedicated training scheme offering professional development opportunities and you can also access our employee discount scheme which offers local and national savings and a range of employee benefits.

The Role
Are you looking for a challenging role within a fast-paced HR team, offering flexible working and the opportunity to bring your personality to work? If you’re organised, proactive, and confident handling confidential information, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced administrator to join our friendly HR team at OnFife. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the HR function, working as part of a small team responding to a wide range of queries relating to our people and payroll. This is a varied role where you’ll ensure HR administration is delivered accurately and efficiently, supporting a range of people processes across our venues. You’ll also provide first-line support to managers and colleagues, coordinate recruitment activity, and maintain accurate HR records, all while demonstrating strong attention to detail and clear communication.

In addition to an attractive salary, and family friendly working hours, we offer 32 days annual leave (increasing to 37 days after 5 years), and local government pension scheme membership.

You can view the full job spec on our current vacancies page on our website.

About You
You will have excellent communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, strong IT capability, and a basic understanding of HR practices. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your knowledge and experience within HR.

As a strong team player, you will genuinely value people and confidently manage competing priorities without losing sight of what’s important.

How to Apply
If you would like to discuss this post in more detail, please feel free to contact Charley Muir, HR Advisor.

When you’re ready to apply, please submit an up to date CV and a covering letter outlining additional information which you feel particularly relates to this post and indicate how your specific skills and abilities demonstrate your suitability for this post. Please return them to the HR team at hr.fct@onfife.com. Applications without a covering letter will not be progressed.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 25 June.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 7 July at Kirkcaldy Head Office.

OnFife is an equal opportunities employer.
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community and are committed to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Mailroom Assistant / Driver

We are recruiting a Mailroom Assistant/Driver to join our Collection Support Services team at the National Library of Scotland. As part of a team of six, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient transport of the Library’s collections between our sites. You will also carry out a range of mailroom duties with accuracy and attention to detail and provide general support across the Library, for example, preparing meeting rooms to meet customer requirements.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who takes pride in delivering consistently high standards of service. You must hold a valid clean Category C1 driving licence, permitting the operation of vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, to meet the driving and transport responsibilities of the role. Previous experience working in a role that involves managing a variety of tasks to meet customer needs would be beneficial.

If you are successful, you will be working for one of Scotland’s premier cultural institutions, a library that holds the nation’s memory in its vast collections. You’ll have the opportunity to work flexibly, where the service allows, and we’ll provide you with training and development opportunities. We have generous annual leave and offer a pension scheme. And of course, you’ll join a team of great colleagues.

Please visit our recruitment website for more information and to submit your application.

Assistant Marine Engineer

Jacobite Cruises Limited is an award winning, ASVA-five-star rated, leading tourism operator with a Monster Reputation for Excellence, based on the A82 at Dochgarroch Lock (4 miles South of Inverness city center towards Fort William) – providing exceptional experiences on Loch Ness for over 50 years.

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Assistant Marine Engineer to support the Technical Engineer in the day-to-day management in the safe and efficient operation of its fleet of passenger vessels including shore-based infrastructure and technical assets.

This hands-on role involves the maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting of marine diesel engines, as well as onboard mechanical, electrical and safety systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring vessels operate to the highest standards of safety, reliability and performance.

The Role and Responsibilities:

*Carry-out routine maintenance, servicing and inspections of marine diesel engines and associated systems.
*Diagnose faults and perform effective troubleshooting to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
*Maintain accurate maintenance logs and engineering records.
*Monitor engine performance and carry out preventative maintenance.
*Ensure all engineering work complies with relevant marine safety and regulatory standards.
*Support vessel skippers and operational teams with technical expertise.
*Assist with inspections, surveys and audits as required.
*Ensure adherence to the company’s Safety Management System at all times.
*Assist with annual yard work and winter maintenance programs.

Essential Requirements:

*Proven experience working with small to medium diesel engines.
*Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
*Experience in servicing and maintaining marine or similar mechanical systems.
*Good understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical systems.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
*Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and shift work.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

*Experience working with Volvo and Scania marine engines.
*Onboard service as an engineer, responsible for maintenance and servicing.
*Previous experience in a marine environment or passenger vessel operations.
*Relevant marine engineering qualifications or certifications (e.g. MEOL(SV), AEC 1 & 2).
*Basic electrical and hydraulic system knowledge.

Our team benefits;

Free parking
Competitive salary – dedicated Real Living Wage Employer
Target driven discretionary bonus
In store discount in An Talla
Annual allocation of cruise tickets for family and friends
50% discount on an individual membership to High Life Highland
Use of ASVA passes to access hundreds of free tickets to Scottish visitor attractions (restricted depending on availability)
Employee Assistance Program
Uniform provided

We can only accept those 18 years or over. You will be required to complete a company application form and demonstrate Right-to-Work documentation at interview. There is no live-in accommodation.

Please include as much information as possible in your submission to support your application.

Building Conservation Surveyor

JOB PURPOSE
The National Trust for Scotland is looking for a strong team player to join our Building Conservation Team, looking after many of Scotland’s most important historic buildings and structures. This role will be based in the South and West Region of Scotland providing support to the regional team. The role is in order to cover maternity leave and will be a fixed term of 12 months.
A Building Conservation professional with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience, you will be part of the team that supports the Trust’s operational regions in caring for and operating our buildings. You will work with castles, cottages, museums, offices, bothies, residential and agricultural lets, and toilet blocks – old and new buildings are all part of the NTS portfolio. You will promote and deliver best practice in conservation, safe construction and maintenance management and support operational colleagues with guidance and advice. You will undertake surveys, diagnose defects, specify repairs, and manage projects to deliver conservation, improvement, repair, and maintenance works to our built assets.
The National Building Conservation Team are a forward-looking team of buildings professionals who are passionate about caring for the Trust’s diverse portfolio of structures both historic and modern. Although we are one of the Trust’s Central teams, managed from Trust HQ at Broadstone, Edinburgh, individual team members are dispersed across all parts of the Scottish mainland, supporting 4 Regions and our role is all about collaborating and supporting local Operations Teams.
Our Regional Offices are:
• Edinburgh & East: Broadstone, Edinburgh
• Highlands & Islands: Balnain House, Inverness
• North-East: Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire
• South & West: Culzean Castle, South Ayrshire / Greenbank House, Glasgow

The role of the Trust’s Building Conservation Team is to provide professional and technical building and conservation knowledge and support across all aspects of the care and maintenance of our buildings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Building Conservation Surveyor is the senior buildings and conservation professional in each Region. The Building Conservation Team delivers direct support to the regional management and operations teams, under the management and supervision of the Lead Conservation Surveyor and the Head of Building Conservation.
Each Region is supported by a Building Conservation Surveyor and a Maintenance Surveyor, who between them support Trust property and conservation operations by delivering conservation maintenance activities to ensure that our buildings are fit for purpose, safe and welcoming for our visitors, meet legislative standards of compliance and deliver the Trust’s charitable purposes. The Team operates through a consultancy model with Building and Maintenance Surveyors aligned to a client group of properties to allow them to develop expertise in the history, significance, care, and operation of those properties. Working in collaboration and consultation with operations teams and in response to condition reports, our surveyors programme and commission appropriate consultancy services and contractors to deliver required works. You will undertake condition surveys, identify, and diagnose defects, specify and schedule works and develop options for remediation. This includes ensuring that all works specifications, contracting and project management and construction activities are compliant with legislation and Trust technical, Health & Safety and Conservation standards and policies.
As the senior surveying specialist and knowledge bearer within each region or property portfolio, the emphasis is on leading the conservation and care of the built environment, compliance against policy, statutory and legislative frameworks internally and externally (e.g. CDM, planning, health & safety, building control, environment, and conservation practice).
You will work under the day-to-day operational management of the Lead Conservation Surveyor, who in turn reports to the Head of Building Conservation. You will be supported directly by the Buildings Support Manager, and the Head of Building Conservation Policy. You will work most closely with the Regional Maintenance Surveyor to identify defects and respond to operational requests, research, plan and deliver appropriate solutions for any building related issues.
You will be required to:
1. Understand and continually refresh your knowledge of the significance, condition, and operational requirements of the buildings in your area and the Trust’s Conservation Principles and other policies and statutory requirements that impact on our buildings.
2. Undertake surveys, identify defects, and make recommendations for imminent and future works to improve, maintain and conserve the significance and operational utility of buildings and sites in the most environmentally sustainable way.
3. Lead, manage and input into the production of research and property plans in relation to built assets and their future care, use and operation.
4. Manage a range of external consultants and specialists for small, medium and large projects.
5. Produce options appraisals, work plans, schedules, specifications, and tender documents.
6. Manage procurement exercises in collaboration with our Procurement Team.
7. Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets.
8. Develop, project manage and act as Contract Administrator for conservation, maintenance and improvement projects including ensuring that all necessary statutory applications are lodged and approved with any conditions discharged.
9. Provide information in support of grant applications and the management of grant funded works.
10. Provide support and information to the Health & Safety Team in relation to compliance matters including but not limited to: CDM, contractor management, fire safety, environmental management and DDA.
11. Compile and keep under review property information appropriate to each property and all building activities undertaken in your Region.

Visitor Services Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE

To support the conservation of Greenbank Garden by generating income through commercial operations and delivering the highest standard of visitor experience for all visitors. This will be achieved by maintaining the highest standards of visitor experience and adhering to regional and national strategies, policies and procedures. This role will see you lead the food and beverage and retail operation on site assisting the visitor services manager to deliver the overall strategy for the site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Catering Experience
• Day-to-day responsibility for the management and delivery of the catering facilities at Greenbank Garden
• Work with VSM and regional catering leads to ensure innovative ideas and current trends in catering are constantly being delivered, where appropriate for the site.
• Setting objectives and being responsible for the overall, day-to-day running of the catering operations and retail merchandising
• Day-to-day responsibility for the management and delivery of retail at Greenbank Gardens
• Leading and managing a team of staff; managing performance, recognising training needs and potential as appropriate
• Managing budgets – ensuring that, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed with, in line with the budget
• Devising, costing and sourcing menu items -with support from the VSM and regional NTS staff- and consistently looking at ways of maximising income through effective purchasing and creative merchandising
• Following the food safety management system and delivering on all policies and health and safety

General admissions & Membership
• Deliver set membership and admissions targets
• With support from VSM drive a sales culture to ensure all VSA staff can promote & sell membership confidently to achieve set budgets
• Regularly monitoring customer feedback, Trip advisor, Google and Mystery Visitor and in partnership with the site management team develop suitable action plans based on the results
• Being visitor/customer focused by being visible, approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs
• Day to day housekeeping and security of the admissions/café & courtyard area.

Hospitality – Weddings & private events
• With support from the VSM and NTS teams assist with the development and delivery of a strategy for private events to achieve and exceed annual income targets
• Delivery of all or part of operations relating to onsite wedding and corporate events
• Actively evaluating and analyzing all events post-delivery to ensure continued improvement
• Working with the film department to drive Greenbank Gardens as a viable site for TV & Film locations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• Experience of catering management across a similar operation
• Used to an ethos of target-driven assessment, with demonstration of results
• Previous experience in a customer facing, fast paced service environment
• Previous experience in a sales environment, with demonstration of results
• Experience managing, leading, coordinating and developing a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and confidence in dealing with a wide range of staff, visitors and other stakeholders, with a friendly, confident, and well-presented manner.
• Ability to manage time efficiently in an environment of changing priorities
• To hold, or, have the ability and willingness to hold a Scottish Personal Licence Holder’s Certificate and Personal Licence
• Practical knowledge of Health & Safety processes and procedures and the ability to work effectively within these processes.

Desirable
• An understanding and experience of food and beverage operations within an historic/heritage environment
• A genuine understanding of, and belief in, the work of the National Trust for Scotland
• Experience working within hospitality sector; particularly the planning and delivery of weddings and private events

DIMENSIONS AND SCOPE OF JOB
Context
This is a front facing role, you will be expected to lead by example. This role requires regular weekend work as well as unsociable hours. On average you will spend 4 out of 5 days working ‘out front’. You will lead a team of visitor service assistants to deliver on the key areas of delivery which are catering,retail, membership & admissions. This role is responsible for duty management at weekends on a rota basis.
Scale
 Greenbank Garden welcomes approx. 20,000 visitors each season. The Courtyard Café and woodland walk are popular local resources for the East Renfrewshire community. At present there is no count of the users to the woodland and café, it is estimated at approx. 30,000 visitors in total. The property generates £250,000K per annum, the primary income stream within this is catering.

People Management
 The post holder will be responsible for a team of approx. 6 VSA’s
 The post holder will be responsible for duty management at weekends which will involve supervision of visitor service volunteers.

Finance Management
 Not a budget holder however is responsible for the management of expenditure within the budget and delivery of set financial targets particularly catering and hospitality. Will assume budget holder responsibility for catering, admissions, membership & hospitality in absence of the VSM.

Visitor Experience Assistant

Your role of Visitor Experience Assistant will be a part year permanent position from April to end September each year.

Are you looking for a flexible seasonal job that is both fun and unique? You will get an insight into Scotland’s rich history and gain valuable experience in the tourism industry and help bring Scotland’s dramatic history to life for our visitors from across the world. Explore the fascinating stories from Scotland’s past and share your passion with international and local visitors who come to Iona during the season.

Our Visitor Experience Assistant role delivers the highest standards of visitor experience at Iona Abbey and Nunnery working across all areas, including in the shop, admissions area and outside, with delivery of guided tours a core part of the role.

Central West is a district covering 43 sites across Argyll, Arran, and Lochaber. Iona Abbey is one of its three staffed sites, and the busiest. We receive around 60,000 visitors per year and no two days are the same. Weddings, performances, and additional services at our island site. Founded by Columba in 563AD, we have an amazing collection of carved stones, standing crosses and beautiful grounds.

Grounds Maintenance Operator

Thank you for your interest in the post of Grounds Maintenance Operator with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) that will be based in the Dirleton Castle Depot. This is a permanent and pensionable position.

You will be joining a dedicated team where you will contribute to the grounds maintenance of historical monuments under the care of Historic Environment Scotland at Dirleton Castle and in the surrounding areas.

Assistant Brand Manager

“The Glenturret, Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery brings together the hard-won wisdom of generations of distillers with the imagination of contemporary masters to craft whisky moments to treasure in spirit and glass”.

As Scotland’s oldest working distillery, set in an exceptionally beautiful location, we honour our heritage, values and artisanal methods while looking to the future through innovation and industry-leading practice within an inclusive, progressive and highly spirited working environment. The Glenturret is a unique luxury Scottish brand, with a hospitality offering that includes the Two MICHELIN Star Lalique Restaurant, a busy visitor attraction and Aberturret Estate House. We are a forward-thinking, fast-growing business with ambitious plans for expansion and global growth.

The Glenturret is entering a new era of growth, strengthening its position as one of the world’s most coveted single malt Scotch whiskies. As part of our ambitious plans, we are looking to appoint an Assistant Brand Manager who will play a key role in supporting the continued growth and evolution of Scotland’s oldest working whisky distillery. Working across whisky, hospitality and visitor experiences, this role will support the planning and delivery of integrated marketing activity, product launches, digital communications and brand experiences that enhance The Glenturret’s position within the global luxury spirits category.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, commercially aware and creatively minded, with a passion for premium brands, storytelling and consumer experience. Supporting the Brand Manager and wider marketing team, they will help bring campaigns, launches and experiences to life across digital, retail, trade and hospitality channels, while ensuring a consistent and elevated brand presence.

This is a hands-on role offering exposure to all aspects of brand management, from new product launches and content creation to e-commerce, visitor experiences and performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
• Brand Marketing & Campaign Execution
• Digital Marketing & Content Management
• E-commerce & Consumer Experience
• Product Launches & Brand Activations
• Visitor Centre, Hospitality & Luxury Experiences
• Market Intelligence & Performance Reporting
• Stakeholder & Agency Management

About you:

You’ll bring experience from a marketing, brand or digital marketing role, ideally within premium FMCG, luxury goods, hospitality, tourism or spirits.

You will also have:
• A degree in Marketing, Business, Digital Marketing or a related discipline
• Strong experience with email marketing platforms, analytics tools and social
media scheduling software
• A solid understanding of digital marketing channels, content management
systems, social media platforms and e-commerce best practice
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and
deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with great attention to detail
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign, would
be advantageous

Skills & Attributes:
• A creative mindset with a passion for storytelling, design and luxury brands
• Commercial awareness with a consumer-focused approach
• Analytical thinking, with the ability to interpret performance data and identify
opportunities
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working
• An interest in hospitality, food and drink culture

What we offer:
• Excellent career development prospects
• 37 days’ holiday per year (pro rata)
• Double matched workplace pension
• Death in service assurance
• Generous on-site discounts within The Glenturret gift shop, The Lalique Boutique
and The Lalique Restaurant
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on gym membership
• Access to the Glenturret Branded Portal, offering discounts across retailers, travel,
entertainment, fashion, health and beauty, food and drink
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Use of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attraction membership cards (ASVA)
 
We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation and ultimately will be able to inspire more futures. We therefore welcome applications from those who bring difference.

To apply for this opportunity, please email your current CV and covering letter to recruitment@theglenturret.com.

Please note that this is an open application window, and we may close the advert early depending on the volume of applications received. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate that they currently have the required documents to live and work in the UK.

A full job description is available on request.

Development Manager – Patrons & Major Gifts

Full-time, Fixed Term to 30 June 2027
Salary £46,218 – £51,725
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

We are seeking a Development Manager – Patrons & Major Gifts with strong experience and confidence in their field to lead and grow philanthropic income from individual supporters at the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS).

Reporting to the Head of Development, this key fundraising role is responsible for leading relationship based fundraising across major donors, patrons, individual giving, legacies, public fundraising campaigns and appeals. A core focus of the role will be to increase income from major gifts, with particular emphasis on unrestricted support to strengthen NGS’s long term financial resilience.

The postholder will play an important role in developing and delivering the organisation’s approach to individual philanthropy, including major gifts and the Patrons programme, working closely with colleagues across the Development team and wider organisation.

This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with Trustees, senior leaders and colleagues across multiple teams to support the planning and delivery of fundraising activity.

The difference you’ll make

As Development Manager – Patrons & Major Gifts, you will play a central role in growing and diversifying NGS’s philanthropic income and strengthening long term relationships with individual supporters.

Reporting to the Head of Development, you will:

• Lead, develop and deliver a coherent, relationship based approach to major gifts, our Patrons programme and other forms of individual giving (such as legacies and mid-level campaigns and appeals).

• Manage NGS’s pipeline of major donors and high potential prospects, delivering tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies.

• As a People Leader, you will act as a role model of our values and culture, coaching and supporting colleagues to achieve their goals and contribute to the delivery of our organisation’s ambitious strategy and priorities. You will foster a supportive environment where colleagues feel valued, engaged, and able to perform at their best, championing diversity, inclusion and collaboration.

• Lead the ongoing development and delivery of the NGS Patrons programme, including recruitment, engagement, stewardship and progression of members, ensuring a high quality and strategically aligned programme that supports major gift development.

• Work with the Head of Development to ensure effective senior level engagement with Patrons and key individual supporters, ensuring NGS provides thoughtful stewardship and a high quality donor experience.

• Work in partnership with other Development Managers in the team to ensure aligned approaches to prospect management, planning and donor engagement across income streams.

• Manage international donor cultivation and stewardship activity, working with senior colleagues and Trustees to engage supporters in key markets, particularly North America and Asia.

• Be responsible for effective prospect and pipeline management across individual giving activity, so that donors are appropriately researched, prioritised and progressed.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Development team to ensure joined up planning, reporting and stewardship.

• Design and deliver effective high-level donor cultivation events, briefings and bespoke engagement opportunities, working with colleagues across NGS.

• Ensure accurate use of the CRM system and contribute to forecasting, performance reporting and internal monitoring as required.

• Represent NGS professionally and confidently in interactions with donors, partners and external stakeholders, which will on occasion require working outside of normal hours.

Who we are looking for

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

· Demonstrable experience in securing philanthropic income from individuals through relationship based fundraising, including major gifts of six and seven figures.
· A proven track record of developing and managing a major donor pipeline within a large or complex organisation.
· Experience working with Patrons, high value individual supporters and legacy donors within structured fundraising programmes.
· Strong understanding of pipeline management, prospect development and long term stewardship planning.
· Strong understanding of Gift Aid and relevant fundraising legislation, including data protection and charitable giving frameworks, and how these apply to donor relationships, gifts and fundraising practice.
· Experience of effectively managing or mentoring colleagues responsible for defined income streams, including supporting performance, providing coaching and contributing to the professional development of colleagues

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling cases for support and influence senior supporters.
· Confidence working with senior stakeholders, including Trustees, Directors and volunteer advocates.
· Ability to manage complexity, multiple priorities and competing stakeholder expectations with sound judgement and diplomacy.
· Knowledge of the UK charitable giving environment, including major gifts and legacy fundraising.
· High levels of professionalism, discretion and integrity.

It would also be great if you have:
· Experience of international donor cultivation and stewardship, particularly in North America and/or Asia
· Experience fundraising in the arts, culture, heritage or education sectors.
· An understanding of the value of unrestricted giving in supporting organisational resilience and impact.
· Experience using Spektrix or a comparable CRM system.
· Enthusiasm for the vision and work of the National Galleries of Scotland.

Please apply directly via our careers portal.

Closing date is 12 noon on Tuesday 23 June 2026

Archivist

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’.

Purchase Ledger Assistant

This role sits within our finance department and will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses and related financial records, supporting the smooth operation of the finance function and the timely payment of all creditors.

Visitor Services Manager

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for an experienced and talented, visitor focused manager to join us at our fantastic property, Drum Castle, Gardens & Estate.

You will be responsible for the operational delivery of the overall visitor experience within Drum Castle and the wider Estate, delivering performance standards and targets to ensure excellent levels of visitor satisfaction, while maximising key commercial, financial and development objectives, to ensure the property is fully sustainable.

Your vision and drive will continue to build on our current offer, with fresh ideas to showcase our site to a wider audience, delivering memorable visitor experiences. You will lead a team committed to ensuring Drum Castle, Gardens & Estate is recognised as a first-class visitor attraction.

You will be part of a broader management team,responsible for delivering an overall visitor service strategy, promoting good communication within the property and across the region as well as with the wider National Trust for Scotland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Staff and volunteers – recruitment, induction, development, motivation and performance management to ensure they are fully equipped and motivated to undertake their duties to the required Trust standards within the staffing budgets.
• Line management of Visitor Service Supervisors with oversight of Visitor Services Assistants.
• Instil a Health & Safety culture across the property, maintaining compliance record and ensuring the team works within the property’s Risk Assessments to reduce incidents and accidents to volunteers, employees and visitors.
• Budgets – setting, phasing, monitoring, reporting, pro-active and re-active adjustments together with the Operations Manager, Regional Director, Business Manager and Finance Manager.
• Plan and deliver an annual events and functions strategy with the support of the NE regional events team.
• Create a culture of ‘exceptional service, every time’, ensuring high standards of delivery and presentation at all times and a consistently warm welcome.
• Driving the visitor services experience to achieve financial targets, maximising income and profitability within the Trust’s procedures and instructions. You will strive to be efficient and ensure cost effectiveness in all the work you do.
• Ensure the cornerstones of the National Trust for Scotland are achieved at all times, namely, conservation, access and memorable visitor experiences for all guests.
• Take responsibility for opening and closing and security of buildings as well as emergency procedure implementation, duty management and providing relief cover as required.
• The post holder will be designated as the “responsible person” for the property for the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. For this element of your role, you will be required to undergo a criminal record check.
• Manage visitor-related buildings and facilities, including the natural play area and exhibition space.
• Work with the building and wider management teams to ensure that the longevity of the Trust’s buildings and fittings are maximised through appropriate maintenance and/or replacement regimes.
• Ensure the property meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety, Environmental and alcohol sale legislations and procedures including Waste Disposal and Allergens.
• Deliver an attractive and engaging programme of tailored events which drive footfall to the estate.
• Support the Visitor Services Supervisor (F&B) and the central F&B team to ensure catering standards are maintained and further develop the offer.

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