Full Time

Stonemason – Stirling Castle

Thank you for your interest in the post of Stonemason with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based at our Stirling Depot. This is a permanent, full-time position.

The Monument Conservation Unit (MCU) based in Stirling is tasked with the responsibility for conservation, maintenance and presentation works within the Stirling depots remit. You will assist with conservation, and routine maintenance works to HES monuments in the Stirling Depot area including one of our flagship sites, Stirling Castle.

The Monument Conservation Units (MCU) are based throughout Central Scotland and consist of stonemasons, joiners, painters, gardeners, labourers and apprentices of varying trades. The teams are headed by Lead Masons who have direct line management responsibilities for this team. As a Stonemason in our Stirling Depot, you will have responsibility for the on-going conservation and maintenance and preservation of masonry at Historic Environment Scotland monuments within your area which include Stirling Castle, Mars Wark, Stirling Old Bridge and Argyll’s Lodging. You will help train and instruct apprentices in all aspects of the trade and provide information and instruction to support staff as required. You may also be asked to be involved in showing masonry skills at open days.

You will be expected to work at any location as directed by the Lead Mason within the depot area. Official transport is provided to and from the various sites within the Depot areas. Individuals are however expected to make their own way to the MCU Depot.

You will also be asked to travel using HES transport to other remote sites out with your depot area which may include overnight stays.

Assistant Retail & Stock Manager

ASSISTANT RETAIL & STOCK MANAGER
We are looking for a highly organised, analytical and detail orientated individual to join our team as an Assistant Retail and Stock Manger. This role is perfect for someone who has strong commercial awareness, is a confident and clear communicator and has the ability to coach and motivate a team. A passion for retail is a must.

A bit about us?
We exist to help the world fall in love with Scotch whisky – we do this by enthusing, impassioning, educating and inspiring our guests about our national drink in everything that we do.

About you?
-A proven track record in all aspects of stock management, including ordering and sales analysis.
-A strong eye for detail and an understanding of visual merchandising.
-Keeps calm under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
-A natural leader, who is confident in developing and motivating a team to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
-A logical thinker, who can identify problems and find solutions.
-Knows how to prioritise a workload and understands the importance of time management.
-A strong communicator with the ability to convey information clearly and confidently.

What will you be doing?
The role of Assistant Retail & Stock Manager is a varied one. As part of a small but dedicated team, your day could range from stocking the shelves & taking in deliveries to running a stocktake & conducting 121 reviews and everything else in-between.
-Undertaking all processes required by retail, including but not limited to – Setting up products, reviewing stock levels and placing orders, receiving and processing (often sizeable) deliveries*, approving invoices, managing stock transfers and write offs, running and reporting on stocktakes and completing month end reports.
-Accurately managing our stockholding using EposNow, our specialist stock system.
-Distributing and managing stock across multiple stock locations and departments.
-Working as part of the retail management team to agree the strategic direction of the department and providing suggestions to improve our day-to-day processes and procedures.
-Leading our team of Stock Assistants to deliver our expectations by providing regular coaching and feedback & conducting 121 reviews to develop their knowledge and interpersonal skills.
-Developing and hosting staff tastings & trainings on a regular basis.
-Working with our Stock Assistants and Visitor Assistants to ensure their daily tasks and cleaning schedules are completed.
-Leading by example by proactively approaching customers on the shop floor, making genuine recommendations and providing a service that exceeds customer expectations – from initial welcome to processing the sale.
-Completing essential daily tasks, including but not limited to – stocking up, pricing and displaying products, cleaning, housekeeping, rotating stock and maintaining product displays.
*Due to our historic location, and listed status of our building, deliveries are taken in by hand. As such, manual handling is a key component of the role*

Contract: Full-time
Hours are rota based, includes evenings and weekends
Salary: £29,064 per annum

Financial Control Analyst

JOB PURPOSE
The core purpose of the role is to support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across the Trust whilst gaining broad exposure to financial control, technical accounting, VAT, Gift Aid, statutory reporting and external audit requirements.
Critical to the success of the role will be developing a strong understanding of monthly processes, key financial controls, external compliance requirements and technical accounting matters. The postholder will work closely with the Finance Manager and the wider Financial Control team to embed this knowledge, contribute to the delivery of an accurate trial balance and support the timely production of management and statutory financial information.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the postholder will contribute to the achievement of the Finance Team’s objectives by ensuring financial information is complete, accurate and compliant, whilst meeting demanding deadlines. The role provides an excellent development opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking to broaden their technical accounting knowledge and progress towards a professional accounting qualification.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Working with the wider Financial Control team to develop, maintain and enhance robust financial processes and controls.
• Working effectively as part of the team to deliver high standards of financial accuracy and compliance within agreed deadlines.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships across the Trust, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Supporting Trust-wide projects and initiatives as required by the Finance Manager.
• Working towards and achieving individual objectives agreed with the Finance Manager.
• Developing technical accounting knowledge through self-study, training and practical application within the role.
• Supporting the Finance Manager in ensuring the accurate accounting treatment of VAT and Gift Aid across the Trust.

Head of Estates & Sustainability

Join the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the world’s leading botanical institutions. Home to four nationally significant gardens, internationally important living collections and ambitious capital projects, RBGE is driven by a vision of a positive future for plants, people and the planet. In this influential leadership role, you will help ensure our estate is sustainable, resilient and fit for the future.

Reporting to the Executive team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across more than 270 acres of estate, 130 buildings and four gardens located across Scotland. From leading major capital programmes, including the Edinburgh Biomes project and renewable energy initiatives, to developing a long-term Estates Masterplan, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering world-class facilities that support science, horticulture, learning and visitor experience.

We’re looking for an inspiring and collaborative leader with significant estates, facilities or asset management experience gained in a complex, multi-site environment. You’ll bring strong commercial acumen, expertise in managing projects and budgets, a commitment to health, safety and compliance, and a genuine passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.

For more information including candidate pack and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: Midday (GMT) on Friday, 13 November 2026
Interview date: Friday, 27 November 2026

Visitor Sales & Marketing Officer

In this role you will work as part of a dynamic and enterprising Commercial team with a remit to expand our public offer and maximise income generation to support the world-renowned Dovecot Tapestry Studio. You will be expected to gain knowledge about Dovecot and share this confidently, acting as an enthusiastic and positive ambassador for Dovecot.

The role supports the Commercial Manager with promotion of visitor tickets sales for exhibitions and events and retail sales using our Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system, visual display merchandising and operations of our online shop. You will act as the welcoming first point of contact for visitors and ensure commercial targets are met through excellent customer service, communication and marketing initiatives.

You will also support the Marketing & Communications Manager in the delivery of marketing objectives including activities across social media, newsletters, customer feedback, website and on-site marketing.

Applications should refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification available for download and be submitted as CV with Cover Letter and completed Equality Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form to recruitment@dovecotstudios.com by the deadline of midnight on Monday 30 November.

Visitor Operations Manager

Calanais Visitor Centre, Isle of Lewis

Salary: £36,085–£40,209 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time – 40 hours per week (April–September), 35 hours per week (October–March)

About the Role

Following our £10.1 million redevelopment, the Calanais Visitor Centre is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Visitor Operations Manager to lead our front-of-house operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an internationally significant heritage attraction, leading a team dedicated to delivering exceptional visitor experiences while supporting the Centre’s commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, motivate and manage the visitor services team across admissions, retail and catering.

Oversee daily visitor operations, ensuring excellent customer service and a welcoming environment.

Manage staff rotas, training, performance and development.

Work towards agreed sales targets, budgets and operational KPIs.

Support retail and catering performance, identifying opportunities to increase sales and improve efficiency.

Ensure high standards of health, safety and operational compliance.

Support the General Manager with the overall management of the Centre.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

At least 3 years’ supervisory experience in hospitality, tourism, retail or customer services.

Proven experience in team leadership and staff management.

Strong commercial awareness and experience working towards sales targets and budgets.

Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills.

A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to thrive in a busy visitor environment.

The role requires flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays.

What We Offer

A supportive and inclusive workplace, professional development opportunities and the chance to play a key role in the future of one of Scotland’s most important heritage attractions.

How to Apply

To view the full job description and apply, please visit:

https://calanais.zohorecruit.eu/jobs/Careers/75324000000878012/VISITOR-OPERATIONS-MANAGER?source=CareerSite

Management Accountant

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Management Accountant to join our Finance & Governance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to play a key role in supporting financial planning, budget management and financial reporting across the organisation. Working closely with senior managers, budget holders and the wider Finance team, you’ll provide expert financial advice, analysis and insight that helps inform strategic decision-making and supports the successful delivery of OneRen’s Business Plan.

Marketing and Campaigns Manager

We’re looking for an ambitious and creative Marketing and Campaigns Manager to join our Business Development team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced marketing professional to lead the development and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns that drive customer engagement, increase participation and generate income across OneRen’s diverse portfolio of services, activities and events.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Communications, you will play a key leadership role in shaping campaign strategies, developing new commercial opportunities and ensuring our marketing activity supports organisational growth and ambitious business targets. You will also lead and support a small marketing team, helping to develop talent and deliver exceptional results.

Communications Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Business Development team in a pivotal leadership role. Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Communications, you will lead the development and delivery of OneRen’s communications strategy, acting as the guardian of our brand and ensuring consistency across all internal and external communications.

You will play a key role in raising OneRen’s profile, driving engagement, supporting income generation, and increasing awareness of our charitable impact. From securing positive media coverage to leading crisis communications, you will ensure our voice is clear, compelling and aligned with our organisational values and objectives.

Gardener

JOB PURPOSE
Under the leadership of the Head Gardener, to help conserve and maintain Newhailes House and Gardens to the Trust’s standards, promote the garden to visitors, and play a part in the wider running of the property.

CONTEXT
Newhailes is an 84-acre designed landscape and pleasure grounds consisting of woodland, water gardens, follies, farmland, children’s playpark, and a market garden. The successful candidate will assist and support the property and gardens team in the conservation, care, and presentation of the property’s market garden, designed landscape and estate, ensuring that all areas are maintained to the highest standards and to the enjoyment of all visitors and supporters, whether through delegation to other staff/volunteers, or personal work. The market garden is managed, maintained, and developed to provide produce to sell on site, and for use in the café, contributing to the property’s overall conservation and development, and its enjoyment by visitors and supporters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Undertake routine, cyclical, and project practical conservation and maintenance of the garden, such as (but not limited to):
• Soil preparation, soil testing, soil improvement, composting, mulching;
• Propagation (from seed sowing, cuttings, grafting), nursery-work, planting out, transplanting, under direction of Head Gardener;
• Management of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, annual plantings fruit and vegetables;
• Pruning of wall trained fruit, ornamental shrubs, fruit bushes, and hedges;
• Management of turf, such as seeding, feeding, mowing, edging, scarifying, aerating, strimming;
• Weed control, clearing/control of invasive species, and adequate disposal using composting or bonfires dispose of arisings and unhealthy plant material;
• Hard landscaping, maintenance of paths and walk-ways, maintenance of fences and boundaries;
• Leaf-raking, deadfall removal;
• Integrated Pest Management;
• Litter picking;
• Work alongside and support volunteers, providing instruction and ensuring safe and effective task delivery.

2. Assisting with general property and estate maintenance. Activities include:
• Operate and maintain horticultural machinery including tractors, ride-on mowers, strimmers, hedgecutters, chainsaws etc. in accordance with Trust Health & Safety procedures, completing relevant records where required. – pre-start checks, HAVs etc.

3. Assist, as required, with plant records and labelling, or any monitoring or recording of e.g. weather conditions.

4. Assist with education/interpretation activities such as introductory talks and guided walks.

5. On occasion, supervise and work with volunteers, student placements, garden interns, and/or apprentices to ensure they deliver required outputs at the appropriate standard, and gain benefit/satisfaction from their activities.

6. Assisting as required with the general enjoyment of the gardens and wider estate by:
• Responding to general visitor enquiries.
• Answering basic horticultural enquiries from visitors.
• Assisting at events held at the property and within the cluster.
• Assisting with monthly newsletters and articles where appropriate.

7. Undertake other reasonable duties, as may from time to time be required, to ensure the smooth running of the property as required by the Head Gardener/Operations Manager such as set up and breakdown of functions and events.

Programme Lead

The post will lead the delivery of a major national partnership project exploring the cultural and historical relationship between Scotland and cinema.

V&A Dundee and Screen Scotland (the Strategic Partners) are seeking a Programme Lead who will strategically drive the national partnership opportunities, manage stakeholders and oversee the operational aspects of the project’s development. The post holder will play a pivotal role in shaping partnership agreements and external relationships, acting as the central point of contact between the Strategic Partners, the project’s Creative Consultant and a growing network of partners and collaborators.

Internally, the Programme Lead will work alongside the curatorial and production teams to manage resource, timelines and budget, chair organisation-wide Project Team Meetings and support cross-organisational communications. They will join a small, focused team as the project moves from research and development into operational delivery, and will work with colleagues across the organisation as well as partner organisations, a reference group and external stakeholders.

We welcome applications from individuals currently working within the Scottish screen sector and would be pleased to consider secondment opportunities.

Regional Marketing Communications Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for supporting H&I properties by delivering marketing and communications activity within the region and acting as the local owner of the National brand. This activity will drive visits to National Trust for Scotland properties and events in the Highlands and Islands in line with the Trust’s overall marketing, communications and audience strategies. The postholder collaborates with stakeholders across Trust supporting both local priorities and national organisational objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the Destination Marketing Manager to develop, coordinate and deliver integrated marketing and audience plans to target new and core audiences contributing to visitor number targets for properties in the Highlands & Islands region.
2. Support properties with integrated tactical events marketing activity across the season (including Easter, Summer, Halloween, Christmas) using on brand collateral via Printstop, social media and communications as appropriate.
3. Monitor, track and report on both of the above to keep colleagues in the region and Audiences & Support informed.
4. Work with the Social Media Manager and support properties with planned local social media activity, in line with the Trust’s social media strategy ensuring that key Trust messages including membership and brand, are amplified and complement property specific social activity.
5. Work with the Communications and Content teams, assist in researching, developing and writing content which covers properties and developments across the region and which could be used as media releases and/or stories for the website.
6. Build and maintain strong relationships across the regional team and with local press and marketing contacts, so that PR opportunities can be maximised and built into the wider activity arranged by the Communications team.
7. Attend key meetings in the Highlands & Islands region 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.
8. Support the region by coordinating local press releases for events and news coverage in collaboration with the Communications Team. (added this in)
The current duties of this job do require a criminal records (Disclosure Scotland) check to be carried out.