Full Time

Estate House Duty Supervisor

The Glenturret Distillery, Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery, owned in partnership with Lalique, one of the world’s truly great luxury brands and based in an incredibly beautiful location.

This is a unique luxury Scottish brand, with the hospitality business comprising of the Two MICHELIN Star Lalique Restaurant, a busy tourist attraction and Aberturret Estate House. We are a forward-thinking, fast-growing business with ambitious expansion and global business growth plans.

The role of Estate House Duty Supervisor is to play an integral part in the day-to-day running of Aberturret Estate House, our on-site accommodation offering. Including but not limited to: greeting guests on arrival/ departure, delivering and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, house preparation and presentation as well as planning and stocking of all guest amenities, food and beverage requirements, maintaining all public areas and general cleaning as and when required. In addition, you will be required to provide a continental breakfast service daily.

As part of a small team, you will make the first and last impression for our guests, building relationships with them to ensure they have everything they could desire during their stay and thus ensuring high end and unforgettable experiences. This may include attending to emergency guest requirements out of hours.

We find that colleagues get the most from their time at Glenturret Distillery when they are the most engaged versions of themselves. And we pride ourselves to be a vibrant work environment welcoming and attracting a diverse range of people.

About you:
We are looking for a friendly, hardworking and highly motivated individual who is passionate about their work and the experiences they provide and has the ability to work both as part of a team and individually.

The position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail and flexibility. Initiative and problem-solving skills are key, as are strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise.

You have previous work experience in housekeeping/ guest relations within Scottish hospitality/accommodation.

A valid UK drivers licence is essential.

What is on offer for you:
• Fantastic career and development prospect
• 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 onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on gym membership
• Access to the Glenturret Branded Portal offering external discounts in numerous
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 a current CV along with a covering letter to recruitment@theglenturret.com.

IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have a valid right to work in the UK.

Please note, this is an open application window therefore we may close the advert at any point depending on the candidate applications received, so our recommendation is that you apply early to ensure you do not miss out!

A full job description is available on request.

Marketing Executive

Reports to: Marketing Manager
Salary: up to £28,000 (depending on experience)
Type: Full-time, permanent, on-site

About CODE Concepts:
CODE Concepts is a dynamic and ambitious hospitality and experiences group, dedicated to doing the basics brilliantly while constantly innovating. Built on the values of collaboration, excellence, innovation, and honesty, we pride ourselves on creating spaces and experiences that delight our guests and foster meaningful connections.

Our portfolio includes boutique hotels and urban hostels – CODE The Court and CODE The Loft in Edinburgh, which recently underwent a full rebrand and new website launch in November 2025. It also includes The Lost Close, one of Edinburgh’s hidden gem venue offering premium experience, including whisky and gin tastings. With exciting expansion plans, including a new boutique hotel in Edinburgh in 2027 and with further expansion outside of Scotland planned, we are growing our team and preparing an inspiring calendar of events and experiences across our properties. Joining CODE Concepts means becoming part of a creative, forward-thinking team that values storytelling, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a creative, proactive and tech-savvy Marketing Executive to join CODE Concepts marketing team. This role will support marketing activities across all our properties, including CODE The Court and CODE The Loft hotels, The Lost Close events & experiences, and our upcoming openings – a new boutique hotel in Edinburgh in Q1 2027 and a new property in London in 2026.

This is a dynamic, hands-on role combining content creation, social media management, design, marketing support, and brand promotion. The ideal candidate will use both creative thinking and AI tools to enhance productivity, generate ideas, and stay ahead of trends.

Please note that this position requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, to support and attend events, assist with on-site filming, and capture real-time content across our venues.

Key Responsibilities:

CONTENT CREATION
– Develop engaging visual and written content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn for CODE Hotels and The Lost Close.
– Create and edit videos and graphics for social media, website, and promotional use.
– Write copy for newsletters, website updates, and blogs, ensuring SEO best practice.
– Use AI tools to assist with content ideation, drafting, editing, and scheduling.
– Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and reflects our storytelling approach.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
– Schedule, post, and manage content across all social media channels.
– Monitor, respond to, and engage with messages, comments, and enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
– Stay up to date with trends, including emerging AI tools and platform updates, to continuously improve engagement and efficiency.

MARKETING ANALYSIS & REPORTING
– Support Marketing Manager to track and report on the performance of marketing activities, including social media metrics, website traffic, event sales, and email campaigns.
– Support the Marketing Manager with data analysis, reporting and insight generation.

MARKETING SUPPORT
– Assist the Marketing Manager with ad-hoc marketing tasks, including campaigns, events, PR, and partnership initiatives.
– Capture and document live events and experiences for marketing purposes.
– Maintain an organised content calendar and digital asset library.
– Support partnership initiatives, PR outreach, and local collaborations.

Requirements:
– 1–3 years of experience in marketing, content creation, or related fields.
– Creative mindset, proactive attitude, and willingness to learn.
– Comfortable using AI tools to improve efficiency and creativity.
– Strong writing, design, and visual storytelling skills.
– Proficiency in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
– Excellent eye for detail and ability to maintain consistency across all marketing materials.
– Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.
– Time management and flexibility to work variable hours based on business needs.
– Familiarity with hospitality, tourism and/or events is a plus.

Marketing Officer – Events

Glasgow Life

Marketing Officer – Events
£36,272.27 – £42,116.92
Location: Albion Street, Glasgow G11LH
Ref: GLA14571

We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.
Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Marketing Officer Events to join our Marketing and Communications team.
Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you’re excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.
What you need to know
Who can apply:
• This vacancy is open to external applicants and current colleagues of Glasgow City Council or one of its Arm’s Length External Organisations (ALEOs) only.
Hours: 35 per week.
Contract type: Permanent
Pay details: The listed salary is for a full-time role.
Location: Commonwealth House, Albion Street, Glasgow
• Hybrid. You will spend part of your week at home, and part of your week in one of our offices.
• At Commonwealth House with excellent public transport links and paid parking nearby.
What you’ll do
As a Marketing Officer Events, you’ll be a part of an established team, reporting to the Marketing Communications Business Partner for Events. You’ll play an essential role in the team by helping deliver new and innovative marketing strategies for the core Glasgow Life events programme which includes world class events such as Celtic Connections, the World Pipe Band Championships, Glasgow Mela, Merchant City Festival and many more.
Your work will make a visible and lasting difference. This could be: Supporting our communities
• Helping people get active
• Creating cultural experiences
• Or working behind the scenes to make it all happen
Who you are
We’re looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today!
We’re looking for applicants:
• To be educated to degree level in a relevant subject, equivalent academic qualification or professional experience in a marketing and communications role.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of planning, implementing and optimising fully integrated, multichannel marketing and communications campaigns including strengths in digital marketing.
• Experience of working with multiple partners and excellent communication and project planning skills.
• A strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, juggling competing timescales and priorities.
Download the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section on MyJobScotland. Use this to shape your application and show how your experience aligns with the job.
When selecting candidates for interviews, managers will look for candidates who meet all the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the Person Specification. If there are many candidates, they may also consider desirable skills. So, include those if they apply to you.
What we offer
At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.
Learn more about Glasgow Life in our 10 Facts video in the Further Information section on MyJobScotland.
We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:
Holiday
When you join, you’ll get 30 days’ holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you’re full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.
Fancy a bit more time off? You can buy extra holiday too!
Pension
Save for later life and join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Your future self will thank you. Our generous employer contribution will help you plan for the future.
Support
Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Discounts
As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store. We are also part of the cycle-to-work scheme, helping you stay active.
Flexibility and development
We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. We also offer support for learning, development and career progression.
Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm’s Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council. We are currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure. This may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. To learn more, visit – https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation.
What’s next
To get started, complete our short application form. In this, you’ll fill out:
• Work history
• Qualifications/training
• Key questions like “Why are you a good fit for this role?”
Use the Person Specification in the Job Attachments section to guide your answers.
Important Dates:
The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 30 November 2025. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 8 December 2025.
Who We Are
Our Events service makes Glasgow a world-class stage. As the city’s strategic lead for events, we attract, create, and grow major cultural and sporting moments — from much-loved annual fixtures like the Merchant City Festival, Glasgow Mela, Aye Write Glasgow Book Festival, Glasgow’s winter events and the World Pipe Band Championships, to global spectacles such as the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships and the 2024 World Athletics Indoors. Planning is also underway for future milestones, including hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games and UEFA EURO 2028.

Our Corporate Services teams keep Glasgow Life running at its best. From Business & Strategy, Finance, HR, Infrastructure, Marketing, Retail, they deliver the behind-the-scenes work that powers everything we do. Whether it’s shaping strategy with sharp insights, crafting compelling messages, supporting our people, managing over 100 venues, or generating vital income—this team makes it happen.

Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life
We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgow’s communities — where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Learn more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer
We’re also committed to Fair Work First principles, including effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect for all our staff. Learn more about our approach to Fair Work First here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/about-us/fair-work-first

We’re working hard to address underrepresentation in our workforce. We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities.

Ready to apply?
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We’re excited to hear from you. Let’s shape a great Glasgow life — together.

Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 30 November 2025
To apply for this vacancy online please visit Marketing Officer – Events – GLA14571 | Glasgow Life | myjobscotland
Information is available in alternative formats, on request.

Visitor Contracts Manager

Location: Flexible (Scotland. Role can be based at any FLS office. Travel will be required across Scotland)

Salary: £42,467 – £45,735 plus 28.97% employer pension contribution into defined benefits scheme

Contractual hours: 35

Basis: Full time

Region: National

Job reference: REQ1094

 

Working at Forestry and Land Scotland is all about ‘People, Pride and Purpose.’ Join us and take pride in supporting the economy, protecting and enhancing the environment by managing Scotlands National forests and land.

We’re looking for a Visitor Contracts Manager to join our National Visitor Services team. This is a permanent role and can be based at any Forestry and Land Scotland office, with regular travel across Scotland.

The National Visitor Services (VS) Team provides strategic direction and leadership for Visitor Services across Scotland. We deliver the FLS Visitor Strategy, working collaboratively with regional and national partners to enhance visitor experiences and ensure the long-term sustainability of our sites. The team supports five regional Visitor Services teams, covering around 300 promoted destinations including forests, trails, car parks, and visitor centres that attract over 10 million visits annually.

As Visitor Contracts Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing and growing income from visitor operations across Scotland. You’ll be responsible for a suite of commercial agreements covering activities such as catering, retail, recreation, and car parking. Working closely with both national and regional teams, you’ll identify and deliver opportunities to increase income while ensuring our partners and services provide a high-quality visitor experience.

To be successful, you’ll need a proven track record in a commercial role, with experience generating and growing income streams and managing third-party contracts or partnerships—ideally within the tourism, hospitality, or leisure sector. You’ll also have strong financial and analytical skills, experience in contract negotiation and performance management, and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Desirable experience includes managing car parking or paid-for services, knowledge of the tourism and visitor attraction sectors in Scotland, and familiarity with Scottish access legislation. A degree or professional qualification in business, marketing, or tourism (or equivalent professional experience) is also advantageous.

You’ll need a full UK driving licence (or suitable alternative) and flexibility to travel throughout Scotland, including occasional overnight stays and weekend work during peak visitor periods.

Please click here to view the full list of benefits of working for us.

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, we’d encourage you to apply with your CV – please ensure you provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description and success profile.

 

 

Closing date: 30 November 2025

Marketing & Communications Officer

JOB PURPOSE

This is a fixed term role delivering communications activity for The National Lottery Heritage Fund supported Mackintosh Illuminated Project which runs from 2025 – 2029.

The Trust is the custodian of two of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald’s most outstanding, publicly accessible places: The Hill House and Mackintosh at the Willow. Together, these sites welcome 280,000 visitors annually, promoting the cultural legacy of Mackintosh and engaging visitors with the life and works of two of Scotland’s most influential artists. The Mackintosh Illuminated Project will bring together these two properties in a joint engagement, communications and marketing and outreach programme to spotlight the design duo, sharing, celebrating and inspiring as many as possible with their creative genius and the beauty of their creations and create the foundation for a reappraisal of how Mackintosh and Macdonald are perceived and appreciated locally and internationally.

The post-holder will be the communications lead on Mackintosh Illuminated Project acting as the key link between the Project Director, other project leads, Operations Managers and staff at both sites and the Audiences & Support Directorate. The role will ensure that there is a planned and proactive programme of communications showcasing the development and progress of all aspects of the project as part of the Trust’s brand, marketing, communications and audience strategies. The postholder will collaborate with stakeholders across Trust supporting both local priorities and national organisational objectives, and external partners too.

The role is part of the Audiences & Support Directorate and there is flexibility in the role location. Frequent travel to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Helensburgh will be part of this role.

This role is suitable for internal secondment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop and deliver an integrated communications plan and content to generate support for the Mackintosh Illuminated Project among key audiences, supporters and stakeholders, contributing to the delivery of the project’s objectives, and ensuring that all funder recognition and publicity requirements are met.
2. Build a strong relationship with the Project Director, other project leads, including the Community Engagement Officer and Operations Managers and teams onsite to maintain an overview of the project, to develop ongoing communications and content ideas and to ensure a smooth flow of project information to colleagues within the Audiences & Support Directorate, attending meetings as relevant.
3. Contribute to the development of the Mackintosh at the Willow Growth Strategy working closely with the Destination Marketing Manager and the Head of Marketing and ensuring its alignment to brand, regional and national marketing strategies.
4. Working with the Communications and Content teams, lead on researching, developing and writing content which covers the Mackintosh Illuminated Project, including media releases and/or stories for the website.
5. Working with the Communications Team, pitch stories, issue press releases, manage and maintain media contacts and monitor and log the Trust’s media responses relating to the Mackintosh Illuminated Project.
6. Work with the Social Media Manager to plan relevant project social media activity, in line with the Trust’s social media strategy, ensuring that key Trust messages including membership and brand, are amplified including on relevant property channels.
7. Working with the Marketing Team to deliver marketing activity which drives awareness, visits, membership and other secondary spend at both properties.
8. Monitor, track and report on the impact of both of all communications and content activity, and provide reports as required for the project administration and fundraising colleagues, and external stakeholders.
9. Working with the Marketing Team, develop links with Mackintosh and tourism partners, relevant destination initiatives and tourism initiatives to position regional properties to national and international visitors, as appropriate.
10. Work with the Filming and Communication Managers to facilitate filming, media opportunities and VIP visits.
11. Coordinate a rolling programme of photography, film and audio assets across the properties in line with the Trust’s brand style.
12. Attend key meetings at the properties and in Audiences & Support Directorate to ensure an integrated approach across all regional marketing communications activity and in line with the Trust’s overall marketing, communications and audience strategies.

Head Ranger/Property Manager

JOB PURPOSE
This is an exciting and dynamic leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the future of one of Scotland’s most treasured landscapes.
As Head Ranger and Property Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of the Ben Lomond vision and management plan. Acting as the first point of contact and main local representative, you will embody the values of the National Trust for Scotland in this area. As a strong communicator and team leader, you will inspire trust and confidence in the organisation and its objectives. You will manage and motivate staff and volunteers, drive activities that keep the National Trust for Scotland at the forefront of upland conservation management and visitor engagement.
A key part of your success will come from building strong relationships with local stakeholders and being a voice for the Trust in conservation and management of this popular landmark.
In addition to estate management, you will also oversee the commercial operations of the Ardess bunkhouse and wider team working across the site.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Management of Ben Lomond, the islands of Bucinch and Ceardach ensuring the conservation and enhancement of their significant natural and cultural heritage.
• Maintain and develop visitor infrastructure such as paths, car parks and interpretation in effective and safe condition.
• Manage the Ardess Bunkhouse as a commercial venture and as a volunteer base for work programmes.
• Oversee and deliver visitor engagement to ensure their visits are as inspiring, memorable and accessible.
• Plan, manage and deliver the operational budgets, maintaining full compliance with legal and Trust requirements.
• Strengthen financial sustainability through assessing and monitoring costs, identifying efficiencies and developing new opportunities for income.
• Lead and support the site team, currently including Ranger, Property Secretary/Cleaner/Housekeeper, Seasonal Ranger, Seasonal Visitor Services Assistant and volunteers.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with partners and stakeholders including LLTNP, NatureScot, graziers and licensees, neighbouring landowners and the local community.
• Promote wider understanding of the Trust’s work and the value of supporting its mission
• Respond to out of hours call outs for the Ardess bunkhouse as required.
• Recruit, induct, develop, motivate, and performance manage staff and volunteers to ensure they are equipped and motivated to undertake their duties to the required Trust standards, while maintaining staffing budgets.
• Instil a Health & Safety culture across the property, ensuring the teamwork within the properties’ ‘Safe System of Work’ to reduce risk of incidents and accidents to volunteers, employees and visitors.
• Ensure the Trust’s core aims are achieved namely, conservation, access and memorable visitor experiences for all visitors.
• Support the Operations Manager to develop and foster local-level stakeholder and client relationships specific to the properties.
• Ensure that lifelong learning is developed and promoted at the property through the visitor experiences we offer.
• Raise the profile of the property through local, regional and national marketing initiatives and social media.
• Take responsibility for building security, opening/closing procedures, emergency procedure implementation, duty management, and providing relief cover as required.

Visitor Contracts Manager

Working at Forestry and Land Scotland is all about ‘People, Pride and Purpose.’ Join us and take pride in supporting the economy, protecting and enhancing the environment by managing Scotland’s National forests and land.

We’re looking for a Visitor Contracts Manager to join our National Visitor Services team. This is a permanent role and can be based at any Forestry and Land Scotland office, with regular travel across Scotland.

The National Visitor Services (VS) Team provides strategic direction and leadership for Visitor Services across Scotland. We deliver the FLS Visitor Strategy, working collaboratively with regional and national partners to enhance visitor experiences and ensure the long-term sustainability of our sites. The team supports five regional Visitor Services teams, covering around 300 promoted destinations including forests, trails, car parks, and visitor centres that attract over 10 million visits annually.

As Visitor Contracts Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing and growing income from visitor operations across Scotland. You’ll be responsible for a suite of commercial agreements covering activities such as catering, retail, recreation, and car parking. Working closely with both national and regional teams, you’ll identify and deliver opportunities to increase income while ensuring our partners and services provide a high-quality visitor experience.

To be successful, you’ll need a proven track record in a commercial role, with experience generating and growing income streams and managing third-party contracts or partnerships—ideally within the tourism, hospitality, or leisure sector. You’ll also have strong financial and analytical skills, experience in contract negotiation and performance management, and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Desirable experience includes managing car parking or paid-for services, knowledge of the tourism and visitor attraction sectors in Scotland, and familiarity with Scottish access legislation. A degree or professional qualification in business, marketing, or tourism (or equivalent professional experience) is also advantageous.

You’ll need a full UK driving licence (or suitable alternative) and flexibility to travel throughout Scotland, including occasional overnight stays and weekend work during peak visitor periods.

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, we’d encourage you to apply with your CV – please ensure you provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description and success profile.

Head of Development

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

About the role

We are looking for an ambitious and strategic Head of Development to lead the National Galleries of Scotland’s fundraising and philanthropic efforts at an exciting time for the organisation. This pivotal role will deliver our long-term strategy to increase our philanthropic income.

You will lead and shape the future of fundraising, supporting key major projects such as The Art Works and the Upper Mound Level Galleries (UMLG). You will play a central role in helping us achieve our target of raising £50 million over the next five years to 2030. This will come from multiple income streams, and a key challenge of the role will be to establish philanthropic income as the core of our regular income sources. Annual targets will be agreed in partnership with the Director General and Director of Audience and Development.

You will be an experienced fundraising professional who is entrepreneurial, innovative, and passionate about philanthropy. You will have a deep understanding of fundraising principles and methodology, with a proven record of turning strategy into action.

As a natural leader, you will motivate and develop a high-performing team, setting direction while coaching colleagues to deliver objectives and priorities. You will be confident in building meaningful relationships with senior supporters and inspiring them to invest in the vision and mission of the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will represent NGS to key stakeholders, donors, and external partners.

This is a rare opportunity to join NGS at an exciting time, leading a programme of philanthropic growth that will have a lasting impact on Scotland’s national collections and ensure the galleries remain accessible, inspiring, and world-class for generations to come.

The difference you’ll make

The Development team is part of the Directorate of Audience and Development alongside, Marketing, Communications, Digital Content, Audience Insight, and the Trading Company. The Audience and Development directorate is responsible for overseeing the commercial and philanthropic income and promoting NGS to the widest possible public.

Reporting directly to the Director of Audience and Development, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

-Devising and implementing the fundraising strategy to significantly increase the sums raised for both revenue and capital projects.
-Working across the galleries with key stakeholders to create and develop suitable and achievable projects to attract funding, specifically working with the Leadership Team (LT) and Heads of Department.
Developing the pool of potential supporters, identifying, and accessing individual, corporate and trust prospects and developing personal relationships with senior and influential individuals likely to support the activities of NGS on an ongoing basis.
-Developing and coaching all colleagues in the team into ambitious, enthusiastic team colleagues driven by results.
-Managing a range of fundraising programmes and being proactive in delivering new fundraising programmes, from increasing gifts for visitors, legacies, and introducing new fundraising techniques.
Developing a comprehensive strategy for membership across the existing programmes of Patrons and American Patrons, with a view to increasing both the number of members and the number of people participating in annual giving.
-Ensuring that excellent fundraising administration supports the fundraising campaigns from database management, processing of donors and gift aid and detailed reporting to LT Income Group.
-Representing NGS as part of the management team at various external bodies about philanthropy, presenting fundraising strategies and annual plans to Trustees, senior management, and senior stakeholders.
Being ultimately responsible for research into potential donors, monitoring any gifts and corporate support and ensuring that there is no risk involved in acceptance.
-Overseeing the volunteer strategy for the organisation, ensuring ongoing alignment with overall organisational strategy and people strategy ensuring outcomes are delivered.

Who we are looking for

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

-A significant track record of successful professional fundraising, with demonstrable experience in areas of major gift fundraising, individual and trusts, membership fundraising and giving and corporate sponsorship.
-Excellent people management skills to motivate and inspire the team.
-A demonstrable understanding of the principles and methodology of fundraising.
Excellent project management skills, with ability to scope and implement projects.
-Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, from written reports, formal presentations and one to one meetings, with the ability to present the work of the institution succinctly and with enthusiasm. In particular, to demonstrate the ability to ask and secure gifts from senior supporters and to develop long term relationships with key donors.
– The ability to create a strategic approach to fundraising, engaging NGS staff, trustees, and volunteers.
An ability to manage a wide ranging and varied portfolio of projects, meeting tight deadlines and being flexible to meet new opportunities.
-A working knowledge of fundraising infrastructure including fundraising database (Spetrix), donor processing, and gift aid.
-An ability to monitor and evaluate the success of fundraising programmes and initiatives.
-An entrepreneurial approach, demonstrating creativity, innovation, and passion with regard to philanthropy.

It would also be great if you have:

-An interest in fine art and the cultural sector in general.
-Experience in working with press and marketing.
-Knowledge of digital fundraising.
-Good financial and accounting knowledge.

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

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday, 02 December 2025.

Digital Install Assistant

Digital Install Assistant, Paisley, Full Time 35 hours, Temporary up to 9 months, Grade 4 £27,612.22 – £29,072.22 p.a.

In this role we are looking for a technically minded person who is ready to play a key support role in installing the new digital displays at the reimagined Paisley Museum. This landmark cultural project will feature a wide range of engaging digital, including games, films, projections, touch screens, and hybrid interactives. We are looking for a practical, detail-oriented and experienced individual to provide hands on assistance during the installation phase, ensuring all audio-visual and interactive equipment is set up, tested, and fully operational to a high standard and on schedule.

Your role involves a crucial blend of technical support and logistical checking. You will act as a vital link, liaising with contractors, actively helping to assemble and check display elements, and maintaining project plans while ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety and Technical requirements. Furthermore, you will contribute to the project’s long-term success by developing instruction manuals and delivering basic operational training to colleagues. This is an opportunity to apply your technical skills within a busy project environment and contribute to a major Scottish cultural initiative.

This post is fully funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Paisley Museum Redevelopment-Imagined Fund.

Closing Date: 24 November 2025

Interview Date: 18 December 2025

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

Castle Caretaker & Groundsman

This role of Gardener Caretaker supports the gardening and caretaker teams. The split of the workload will change across the season; summer work predominantly in the gardens and winter work predominately in the castle. Typically, in the summer, two days a week will be required for sole caretaker duties and three days a week for gardening duties. In the winter, most work will be in the castle supporting deep clean and maintenance but occasionally supporting the gardening team by prior arrangement through the operations manager.

The caretaker role provides immediate response to any fire or security issues across any 24 hour period and therefore residence in the immediate vicinity of the castle is a requirement of the role and accommodation will be provided.

Deanston Distillery Visitor Centre – Team Leader

Retail & Visitor Team Leader – Deanston Distillery Visitor Centre

We’re looking for a friendly and energetic Team Leader to join our Deanston Distillery visitor team. You’ll be responsible for motivating and supporting our visitor and retail team, helping everyone perform at their best in a busy, fast-paced environment. You’ll also ensure every visitor has a welcoming and memorable experience.

Key Responsibilities:
– Lead, motivate, and support the visitor and retail team.
– Deliver excellent visitor experiences and ensure smooth daily operations.
– Foster a positive, productive, and professional work environment.
– Act as a point of contact for team members, offering guidance, feedback and support.

Requirements:
– Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally in hospitality, retail, or visitor attractions.
– Excellent communication and people management skills.
– Ability to inspire and manage a team effectively in a busy, high-demand environment.
– Friendly, professional, and customer-focused approach.

Why Join Us:
– Work in a historic and iconic distillery setting.
– Join a motivated and welcoming team in a great business and industry.
– Opportunities for career development and training.

Blair Castle Chef & Catering Manager

Blair Castle attracts an average of 140,000 visitors to its exhibition and gardens annually, with the day visitor
restaurant open between April and October inclusively. During the winter and over the summer, we host
weddings, exhibitions, conferences and gala dinners. The head chef / catering manager leads a seasonal team
that consists of two sous chefs, a front of house team of four and kitchen porters.

Please see the attached job description for further details on this great opportunity.

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