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Full Time

Salary £45,712 (pay award pending) plus generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service pension and other benefits.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world-leading centre for plant science, horticulture, and education. Our stunning and diverse estate which is home to historic buildings, laboratories, glasshouses and vibrant gardens welcomes around one million visitors each year. As a much-loved public destination and a hub for research and conservation, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety across all our sites.

We’re now looking for a passionate and proactive Health & Safety Manager to help us deliver on that commitment. In this key leadership role, you’ll foster a culture of safety- ensuring that everyone who works with us or visits our gardens feels safe.

Supporting our team of Health & Safety Advisors and working closely with Trade Union representatives, you will be our main point of contact for regulators and auditors. Your expertise will shape strategies, ensure compliance, and promote shared responsibility for health and safety across our sites in Edinburgh, Dunoon, Port Logan, and Peebles.

We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation, backed by a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent). You’ll bring experience of leading safety initiatives in complex environments, along with excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative setting and is ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 12pm midday (BST) on Friday 11 July 2025

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. No recruitment agencies please.

JOB PURPOSE
The collections and interiors held by the National Trust for Scotland are historically significant and an important part of the visitor experience at many properties. The Regional Conservator North East will provide leadership and support for operational teams to ensure the consistent care and management of collection and interiors across the region. They will support remedial conservation projects, including ‘conservation in action’, loan in and out, temporary displays and exhibitions and will maintain information on all aspects of conservation through the Axiell Collections Management & Conservation System. The job holder will collaborate with colleagues from across the Trust to ensure the preservation of, and access to, collections & interiors; the creation of conservation information for collections on display and in storage and support the delivery of engagement activities. The role holder will also be expected to lead on Trust-wide conservation activities relating to either Environmental Monitoring or Training and Standards.
The post covers thirteen sites across Aberdeenshire and Angus housing important collections and interiors. These include castles, mansion houses, birthplace properties, garden properties with significant outdoor collections and a working mill.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop, lead, and manage preventive conservation regimes and collection care practices (IPM, Environmental Monitoring, Object Handling & Moving, Storage and Collections & Interiors Cleaning), including providing training for collections care staff at properties in the North East
• Work closely with Project Conservators in the region to provide targeted and meaningful support for major projects at properties
• Lead the on the prioritisation and delivery of remedial conservation projects for collections and interiors in the region commissioning external consultants and contractors as required.
• Uphold the Trust’s conservation and collection management framework & policies and promote the wider work of the collections team to regionally based colleagues, by signposting to centrally based colleagues and resources where appropriate
• Maintain personal awareness of sector best practice and ensure high professional standards in Collections & Interiors Conservation are delivered and maintained at properties
• Collaborate to develop and facilitate innovative visitor experiences and engagement activities with Collections & Interiors at properties and provide conservation knowledge to interpretation and learning activities, exhibitions, and publications.
• Develop and manage improvements to Environmental Conditions & Systems within properties in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and support properties by ensuring Collections Incident Response Plans and equipment are in place and up to date, and that staff are trained appropriately
• Lead on the strategic development of a core theme of collections care across the whole Trust, as part of the Collections Conservation and Management Team, and work with Conservator colleagues to implement this (either Environmental Monitoring and Control or Training and Standards).
• Provide annual strategic budget requirements to regional Operations Managers for discussion with Business Managers and Regional Directors and central conservation budget requirements to the Head of Collections.
• Promote and develop NTS conservation activities through collaboration with other organisations such as ICON, National Trust, Universities, Emergency Planning Group, HES, and other heritage organisations

Other duties which may arise, including managing national conservation projects, ensuring that any work produced under the umbrella of the Conservation & Policy Directorate is outcome led, focused on delivery, and supports the needs of properties while aligning to NTS Sustainable practices.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications

Essential
• A recognised qualification in remedial or preventive conservation or equivalent experience

 Driving Licence, valid for driving within the UK, and a willingness to travel

Desirable
 A strong commitment to continuous professional development, including ICON Accreditation status

Experience

Essential
• Substantial and relevant post-qualifying experience of delivering preventive and/or remedial conservation of collections and interiors
• A demonstrable level of technical expertise and sound professional judgment
• Excellent communication, influencing and advocacy skills, including the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in an accessible way, combined with demonstrable experience of building and maintaining relationships across teams and within organisations
• An eye for detail, accuracy, and ability to analyse and present data in engaging ways for advocacy purposes
• Ability to travel and work out with contracted hours and/or nights away in more distant parts of the country as necessary
• A flexible attitude with an ability to prioritise and re-prioritise workload in the face of changing demands and in the context of a developing and changing organisational environment
• Experience of collections management and conservation systems and procedures (Axiell or similar)
• Competent user of Microsoft Office products
• A full driving licence, current for driving within the United Kingdom, own car, and willingness to travel across Scotland and on occasion abroad.

Desirable
• Experience of commissioning contractors, managing projects, and overseeing budgetary spend
• Strong professional networks and contacts within the sector
• Experience of leading training programmes, system development and business change projects
• Demonstrable experience of creating and enabling interpretive and audience-visitor experience solutions and promoting these through presentations, research publishing and the use of social media

DIMENSIONS AND SCOPE OF JOB

Scale
• Provision of preventive and remedial conservation to collections and interiors to properties within the Region
• Dotted Line Reporting to Regional Director and Operations Managers within the region
• Dotted Line management of Collections Care staff in the region

People Management
• There are currently no permanent roles reporting to this post, but the post-holder will be expected to line manage temporary project staff, interns and volunteers as needed
• Management of contractors
• Close working relationships with property-based staff
• Pro-actively and routinely liaise internally with Collections Conservation & Management Team members, curatorial colleagues, surveyors, and central teams

Finance Management
• Not a budget holder but will contribute to budget management by identifying appropriate levels of prioritised budget for preventive and remedial conservation in properties with Regional Business Managers and Collections Manager
• Prioritised spend of centralised Remedial Conservation budget
• Work with fundraising team on grant applications and support for fundraising activities

Tools / equipment / systems
 Knowledge and skills in the use of preventive conservation equipment and chemicals (COSHH), working at height equipment (PASMA)
 Actively promotes and leads a safe working environment including the use of PPE
 Axiell Collections Management System

Example key performance indicators and targets
 Environmental conditions KPI
 Collections Care Index (CCI)

Food & Beverage Team Member

About Us: Lost Shore is about bringing a world-first and world-beating surf resort to the outskirts of the capital. The largest inland wave pool in Europe, arriving next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, is going to put Scotland on the map for all the right reasons!
But it’s the range of other activities and leisure offerings that make us so special, offering something for everyone.
Picture a surfing paradise where surfers, tourists, and locals converge—a place where adventure meets relaxation.

Canteen is Lost Shore’s restaurant & bar/cafe devised, designed and curated by Rogue Village alongside our F&B Manager on behalf of Lost Shore. It will comprise of three independently operated open kitchens, an in-house bar/café, an adjoining private/corporate event space and accompanying public event programme. A forward-thinking space that will celebrate the very best in Scotland’s independent restaurants, produce and wider cultural landscape. Canteen aims to become one of Scotland’s most dynamic foodie destinations that helps put Lost Shore firmly on the map.

What you will be doing:
– Lead the Food and Beverage (F&B) Operation and Events Programme at the Lost Shore Surf Resort (LSSR) in Edinburgh.
– Collaborate as an essential member of the F&B Front of House (FOH) and Events Teams.
– Provide a world-class visitor experience in F&B and Events, ensuring safety, hygiene, and legal compliance.
– Report to the F&B Manager while working closely with the F&B Team Leaders and alongside Rogue Village (RV).

Visitor Experience: Collaborate with F&B Manager & Team Leaders and Rogue Village to understand and exceed visitor expectations, ensure visitor satisfaction and recommendations, meet and surpass targets for repeat visitors, act on feedback to maintain high standards, and deliver quality services on time and within budget.

Working as a Team: Work together as a team to create a positive work environment, adapt to feedback, stay informed and engaged in communications, address issues promptly, and ensure adherence to all Policies and Procedures.

Ways of Working: Ensure adherence to LSSR’s Health and Safety policy, maintain updated training records, comply with Risk Assessments, operate within licence and permit parameters, foster a strong H&S culture, support the Duty Manager Team during incidents, and keep accurate records of all incidents within F&B and Events.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
· A passion for hospitality.
· The drive to make a difference — we need a team member that wants to be part of a creative, innovative and market-leading hospitality venue.
· A flair for food & drink, you should be a passionate foodie with an eye for detail and experience of excellent customer service on either side of the apron!

Additional Information:
As a Food and Beverage Team Member you’ll need to be flexible with your schedule. Our resort operates seven days a week, and early morning, late evening and weekend work will be required. Your commitment to ensuring the resort’s smooth operation during peak times is essential.

Why join the Lost Shore Team?
· A front-row seat to the opening of Europe’s largest inland surf resort.
· Sunsets over the surf lake (because everyone need a moment to breathe).
· A team that knows how to have fun at work but equally understands the value of hard graft.
· A chance to put your stamp on Lost Shore’s legacy.
· On top of an attractive salary you will also enjoy a competitive benefits package including 28 days paid holiday, pension and lots more!

*Please note we will be interviewing for this role as the advert is live, we would encourage you to get your application in as early as possible to avoid disappointment*

Housekeeping Team Member (Seasonal and Permanent opportunities)

About Us: Lost Shore is about bringing a world-first and world-beating surf resort to the outskirts of the capital. The largest inland wave pool in Europe, that has arrived next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, is going to put Scotland on the map for all the right reasons!
But it is the range of other activities and leisure offerings that make us so special, offering something for everyone.
Picture a surfing paradise where surfers, tourists, and locals converge—a place where adventure meets relaxation.

The Role: Housekeeping Team Member
As a Housekeeping Team Member, you will be the heart of our resort’s cleanliness, ensuring our stunning buildings, bustling main thoroughfares, pristine toilets and changing areas, and cozy accommodation units are sparkling clean and welcoming every day. Join us and help create an unforgettable experience for our visitors!

What you will be doing:
– Carrying out reactive and preventative planned cleaning tasks at the Lost Shore Surf Resort, Edinburgh.
– Working as a Team Member of the Housekeeping Team, the role can involve out of hours work and at times, lone working.
– Accountable for delivering a world class Visitor experience in a safe, hygienic, and legally compliant manner.
– Reporting to the Housekeeping Manager and working with the Housekeeping Assistant Manager.

Additional Information:
As a Housekeeping Team Member, you will need to be flexible with your schedule. Our resort operates seven days a week, and early morning, late evening and weekend work will be required. Your commitment to ensuring the resort’s smooth operation during peak times is essential.

Why join the Lost Shore Team?
– Various shift patterns and working hours to give a well-balanced lifestyle
– A front-row seat to the opening of Europe’s largest inland surf resort.
– Sunsets over the surf lake (because everyone need a moment to breathe).
– A team that knows how to have fun at work but equally understands the value of hard graft.
– A chance to put your stamp on Lost Shore’s legacy.
– On top of an attractive salary, you will also enjoy a competitive benefits package including 28 days paid holiday, pension, and lots more!

* Please note that we will be interviewing while the job advert remains live, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment *

Join Our Team: Night Security Team Member

40hr per week. Full Time contracts available

About Us: Lost Shore is about bringing a world-first and world-beating surf resort to the outskirts of the capital. The largest inland surfing pool in Europe, has arrived next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, and is putting Scotland on the map for all the right reasons!
But it’s the range of other activities and leisure offerings that make us so special, offering something for everyone.
Picture a surfing paradise where surfers, tourists, and locals converge—a place where adventure meets relaxation.

The Role: Night Security Team Member
The Night Security Team play a critical part in determining our Visitor’s out of hours onsite experience, including responding to queries, dealing with incidents and resolving issues in an appropriate, safe and timely manner.

What you will be doing:
– Responding to issues and queries about the Resort, from both Visitors and 3rd parties, either in person or on the phone.
– Working as a Team Member of the Safety and Security Team, the role involves out of hours work and at times, lone working.
– Accountable for delivering a world class Visitor experience in a safe, appropriate and legally compliant manner.
– Reporting to the Health, Safety and Security Manager and working with and alongside other Management Team Members.

Visitor Experience: Utilise in-depth knowledge of resort offerings to understand visitor needs, communicate effectively with visitors and colleagues, gather feedback, and collaborate with the Visitor Experience Manager to help exceed targets for returning visitors, ensuring guest satisfaction and loyalty.

Working as a Team: Support the Safety and Security Manager to foster a positive work environment, maintain open communication channels, address challenges promptly, and ensure adherence to People Policies and Procedures, contributing to a cohesive and effective team dynamic.

Ways of Working: Work with the Safety and Security Manager to maintain legal compliance and uphold brand values, supporting the Management Teams in incident management and providing accurate records to ensure effective communication and resolution.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
– A valid in date Frontline Door Supervision SIA Licence or the ability to be supported to achieve this.
– Demonstrated ability to handle issues independently and escalate when necessary, ensuring smooth operations.
– Strong commitment to customer satisfaction, maintaining high standards and building lasting relationships with stakeholders.
– Exceptional organisational, report writing and time-management skills, ensuring attention to detail and effective task prioritisation.
– Ethically minded with a dedication to equality, diversity, and inclusion, coupled with a calm demeanour in challenging situations.
– Available for overnight shifts, including periods of lone work, particularly during site closures.

Why join the Lost Shore Team?
– A front-row seat to Europe’s largest inland surf resort.
– Sunsets over the surf lake (because everyone need a moment to breathe).
– A team that knows how to have fun at work but equally understands the value of hard graft.
– A chance to put your stamp on Lost Shore’s legacy.
– On top of an attractive salary, you will also enjoy a competitive benefits package including 28 days paid holiday, pension and lots more!

*Please note, we will be carrying out interviews whilst this advert is live. Please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. *

Floor Manager at Lost Shore Surf Resort

About Us: Lost Shore is about bringing a world-first and world-beating surf resort to the outskirts of the capital. The largest inland wave pool in Europe, we’ve arrived next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, is going to put Scotland on the map for all the right reasons!
But it’s the range of other activities and leisure offerings that make us so special, offering something for everyone.
Picture a surfing paradise where surfers, tourists, and locals converge—a place where adventure meets relaxation.

Canteen is Lost Shore’s restaurant & bar/café devised, designed and curated by Rogue Village alongside our F&B Manager on behalf of Lost Shore. It will comprise of three independently operated open kitchens, an in-house bar/café, an adjoining private/corporate event space and accompanying public event programme. A forward-thinking space that will celebrate the very best in Scotland’s independent restaurants, produce and wider cultural landscape. Canteen aims to become one of Scotland’s most dynamic foodie destinations that helps put Lost Shore firmly on the map.

What you will be doing:
– Supervise and coordinate all front-of-house operations during shifts.
– Lead, train, and motivate floor team to ensure excellent customer service.
– Monitor team performance and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
– Handle customer inquiries, concerns, or complaints with professionalism and urgency.
– Ensure the dining area is clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
– Assist with scheduling, staffing, and inventory as needed.
– Work closely with kitchen teams and management to ensure smooth service flow.
– Maintain high levels of staff morale and foster a positive team environment.
– Monitor and support upselling and customer engagement efforts.
– Open and close the restaurant.

Requirements:
– Proven experience in a supervisory role in a busy restaurant environment.
– Strong leadership and communication skills.
– Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities.
– Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
– Knowledge of restaurant POS systems and basic financial procedures.
– Hospitality training is a plus.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· A passion for hospitality.
· The drive to make a difference — we need a team member that wants to be part of a creative, innovative and market-leading hospitality venue.
· A flair for food & drink, you should be a passionate foodie with an eye for detail and experience of excellent customer service on either side of the apron!
· 2+ years in a similar floor or shift manager role.
· Experience in both casual and upscale dining environments.

Additional Information:
As a Food and Beverage Team Manager you’ll need to be flexible with your schedule. Our resort operates seven days a week, and early morning, late evening and weekend work will be required. Your commitment to ensuring the resort’s smooth operation during peak times is essential.

Why join the Lost Shore Team?
· A front-row seat at Europe’s largest inland surf resort.
· Sunsets over the surf lake (because everyone need a moment to breathe).
· A team that knows how to have fun at work but equally understands the value of hard graft.
· A chance to put your stamp on Lost Shore’s legacy.
· On top of an attractive salary you will also enjoy a competitive benefits package including 28 days paid holiday, pension and lots more!

Events Manager – Fixed Term 2 Year post x 2

Creating memorable live experiences is central to OneRen’s audience and brand strategy, and critical for driving audience awareness and acquisition, growing sales, and generating new revenue streams. Support the development of OneRen’s commercial events programme to achieved set performance targets.

The role will drive the development of OneRen’s cultural and commercial private and ticketed events portfolio, ranging from music and theatre performances, corporate and social functions, weddings, and major sporting events to smaller exclusively designed functions. Responsible for cultivating high net worth bookings which will include working with individual clients, large organisations, and business to business events.

Work Hours: Your normal working week will comprise of 37 hours. Due to the remit of this role and the operational requirements of event delivery you will be expected to work 5 days over 7 days, with evening and weekend work required to support OneRen’s diverse events programme.

See attached Job Description for more details.

ROLE SUMMARY

Now is an exciting time to be at Roxburghe Estates as we continue to grow and strengthen our Gardens Team.

Floors Castle Garden is an RHS partner and is a well-known Victorian walled garden with herbaceous borders, kitchen garden, parterre and glasshouses. Open to the public all year round, Floors Castle is the private residence of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe. Therefore, you will be working within both public and private areas.

Recognised for its outstanding herbaceous borders and stunning glasshouses combined with woodland walks and formal parterre this is a truly unique opportunity for a gardener who is looking to join an existing team and grow their expertise.
With a passionate and enthusiastic attitude with great overall knowledge and a desire to keep learning more, you will form part of a team who aspire to turn our gardens into an inspirational and truly fantastic place to visit and to work within.

WORKING WITH US
It takes a certain sort of person to flourish in such a multi-dimensional environment like Roxburghe Estates. Therefore, we look for talented, self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will be able to share our passion for providing a warm welcome and amazing experiences.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Weeding and border maintenance
To assist in the presentation of the Walled Garden, Millennium Garden and other areas to the highest possible standards.

Pruning
Ensure seasonal pruning occurs in line with best practice.

Watering
Tending to both the daily regimen and weekend watering responsibilities when required.

Planting and propagation

Glasshouse maintenance and care
Our glasshouses provide plants, flowers and a range of soft fruits to the Castle. As a member of the team you will support in caring for these year-round.

Upkeep of Vegetable Garden
To provide the highest quality seasonal produce for the Castle Kitchen and retail outlets.

Seasonal Events
Our team provides dedicated horticultural workshops for paying customers and assist in the creation of a variety of events and trails for children around the grounds. Examples have been the Halloween, Peter Rabbit and Fairy Tail Trails.

Health & Safety
All staff are expected to observe all health and safety at work regulations as set out by Floors Castle in accordance with its statutory obligations. You will be required to undertake any training that may be required to support this.

Any Other Duties
Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be requested of a member of the Gardens Team in relation to activities and events that take place within the gardens and grounds of Floors Castle. Working outside of contracted hours may occasionally be required. You will be required to work weekends on a rota basis and Bank Holidays.

HOURS OF WORK

Full-time averaging 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m., during the summer months and 8.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. during the winter months.
ABOUT YOU – Personal Qualities
• You should demonstrate a track record of working in a similar environment with good horticultural practice and knowledge.
• You will need to be prepared to work in all weathers and be physically fit.
• Be able to work under your own initiative with an eye for detail and high standards of excellence.
• The ability to work within a team as well as independently.
• Be prepared to interact with the public and provide an excellent level of service at all times.
• Prepared to work on rota for weekend duties.
• Have a real passion and enthusiasm for gardening and horticulture in general.
• Prepared to learn and gain new skills.
• Be flexible, adaptable and have the ability to react quickly to change as necessary.

ABOUT YOU – Qualifications and Experience
Essential
• RHL L2 or a nationally recognised equivalent horticulture qualification
• Full driving licence
• Ideally 2 years’ experience of working within the horticulture sector.

Desirable
• PA1/PA6 qualification – training will be provided if necessary.
• Competence with the safe operation of common garden machinery/equipment

WHATS ON OFFER
• £12.21 per hour, staff discount, life insurance, pension.
• Ability to constantly develop and grow within your position through training opportunities and guidance.
• A fun working environment where we care about you, your well-being, and your personal growth.
• Opportunity to work alongside a very highly skilled Gardens team.

HOW TO APPLY
Please send a covering letter and CV to hr@floorscastle.com. For an informal chat about the role or for more information, please call the Estate Office on 01573223333.
Closing date for application, 12 noon Friday 11th July.

An exciting opportunity for a Whisky Customer Marketing Lead (UK)
Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd… ‘An international, entrepreneurial, brand-led, successful, sustainable and respected, family business’

We appreciate and value your interest in this opportunity with Ian Macleod Distillers. We own some of the world’s best loved brands such as Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Rosebank and Edinburgh Gin. If you haven’t already, please browse around our company internet pages and immerse yourself in our colourful history and sample the details of some of our exquisite brands. As we start to tantalise your taste buds and whet your appetite for a career here with us at Ian Macleod Distillers, you will really get to understand just why our team members and customers are indeed so passionate about all things Ian Macleod!
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Our Opportunity

Get ready to pour your energy and skills into something great!

Our whiskies deserve superior thinking and superb execution… Bold brands. Creative strategies. Commercial instinct. And a genuine love for, what we believe to be, some of the best drams available in the market.

As such, we are now looking for an experienced Whisky Customer Marketing Lead (UK) to join our existing U.K. commercial team here at Ian Macleod Distillers. The role can be based in central Scotland or London, with regular travel to our head office in West Lothian, and to our distilleries. Our role is perfectly suited to someone with oodles of drive, tenacity, experience, creativity and passion and best placed to continue to evolve and shape exactly how our wonderful whisky brands all show up across the U.K. market, from campaign concept to on-shelf execution, and beyond!

It’s key that you have:

– extensive UK customer and trade experience,
– deep whisky experience, and
– senior level leadership and stakeholder management experience

You’ll lead the charge on building standout strategies for our brands, which are some of the most respected names in whisky. You’ll create and enable our brands to continue to shine, whilst positively cutting through what is a competitive landscape, ensuring that our brands also stay true to their own individuality and authentic characters.

Our new role requires someone who thinks big, who moves fast, and who knows just how to creatively and authentically connect insight with instinct. We are looking for someone who also understands that marketing is much more than just storytelling; it’s all about brand building, category understanding, and consumer connection, at each and every touchpoint! Whether that’s shaping local and national campaigns, collaborating with sales teams on customer activations, and/or creating memorable experiences and moments that matter, to help bring our brands to life. You’ll be front and centre, leading how our whisky portfolio successfully shows up in and leads across, the U.K. market.

This is more than just a job. It’s a unique chance to join a proudly independent, family-owned business with a passion for doing things properly. A place where you can call home, and where you’ll be supported, challenged, and always… In Good Company.
Visit our recruitment portal by clicking on the relevant links to find out more.
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Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

We foster a culture of integrity, passion, and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, develop your commercial experience, and grow your career in the dynamic world of premium spirits. We value ideas and positive performance and contributions… your success will be our success!

Ready to Join?

To apply for this opportunity, click the apply now button to create your own recruitment account with us and submit your application and CV. Please remember that along with your CV, you will need to answer some key questions and submit a tailored cover letter, clearly outlining why your skills and previous experiences are a perfect fit to what we are looking for! Your cover letter is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the crowd!

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! Candidates must already have appropriate eligibility to live and work in the UK.

***no agency contact***

Proudly supporting the #OpenToWork movement.
Here at Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD), we are an equal opportunity employer and proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. We have developed our ‘Responsible Spirits’ approach, also following best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards and promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.

This is an exciting opportunity for a management role at North Coast Visitor Centre (NCVC) ensuring high performance and presentation standards in a busy Museum, Gallery and Cafe.

High Life Highland is a dynamic and exciting Charity to work for with our purpose being to to Make Life Better for everyone including our employees. We strive to provide a family friendly work environment for all employees so that they find it easier to balance family and work obligations.

Please go to the link to learn more about the job description and how to apply.

Balmoral Castle and Estate is the highland home of the His Majesty King Charles III and has been privately owned by the Royal Family since 1848. In the rural highland setting of Royal Deeside, Balmoral is a widely recognised destination, welcoming a high influx of national and international visitors all year round.

Our Restaurant is located in the Piper’s Hall building right in between the Shop and the Castle. The Restaurant has 20 tables inside, 18 outdoor tables, and 15 in the Alcoves, our private dining area. We serve freshly prepared, locally sourced meals and baked goods, along with snacks, hot drinks, cold drinks and alcoholic drinks.

You will play a vital role in creating a positive experience for our customers by providing an excellent and high-quality service.
Key Responsibilities

Support the F&B Manager in overseeing all food and beverage operations, ensuring the highest standards of service and quality

Work alongside the restaurant and events teams to deliver memorable experiences for guests

Manage, train, and motivate a passionate team, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork

Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage supplier relationships

Work collaboratively with team members or in various roles during busy periods if needed

Comply with Balmoral Castle security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation

Assist in planning and executing daily operations of the restaurant inlet and outlets

Ensure smooth coordination between kitchen, bar and floor team

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings

Previous experience in Hospitality in a leadership role is preferred but not essential

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate a team

What we do? Dalkeith Country Park is a truly special place. On the outskirts of Edinburgh, our beautiful 1,000-acre Estate is home to Restoration Yard’s gorgeous restaurant, as well as the Coffee Shop, Larder, Cabin and many other pop-up outlets throughout the year to cater for our wide range of guests. The catering team are passionate about creating memorable moments, whether our guests are with us for a spot of lunch, coffee & cake, or celebrating their wedding day.

The role? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our management team assisting in the smooth running of our restaurant, coffee bar and other food outlets, ensuring we consistently deliver high standards. No two days are the same with responsibilities varying from managing our floor team, ordering supplies and inventory, supporting events, and planning for our ever-changing seasonal calendar.

The person? With excellent people skills you will easily connect with guests and be passionate about ensuring customer satisfaction. Detail focussed, with the ability to stay composed during busy service, you will be a natural leader who can motivate, train and support a diverse team. Experience in a similar role and an understanding of food hygiene & licensing regulations are essential.

Why work for us? Unlike many hospitality businesses, we work mostly in the daytime, offering a healthier work life balance and more sociable hours to fit around your life. Colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including 6 weeks’ holiday, private health cover, gym and shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing support and resources.

How to apply? Please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to recruitment@buccleuch.com.

The closing date for applications is 2 July.

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