Full Time

Food & Beverage Assistant

Restoration Yard’s Coffee Bar is getting a makeover! Our refurbished space opening in the spring will be bigger, better and even more welcoming. Expect additional seating, cosy booths and an extended service area to allow our talented chefs to expand the food and drink offering. If you are great with people, bursting with enthusiasm, and excited by the idea of making the perfect coffee, then we’d love to hear from you!

The role? As part of the front of house team, you will be right at the heart of our exciting new coffee shop, serving food and beverages, clearing tables, restocking displays & fridges, and operating till points. Your days will be fast-paced and varied, working between the coffee bar, larder, restaurant, and our other summer pop-ups.

The person? You will be hardworking, with a friendly, confident approach that makes guests feel welcome and keeps the atmosphere upbeat. While barista or hospitality experience is a bonus, it’s more important that you’re enthusiastic, willing to learn, and a team player who pulls together with others during the busiest moments.

Why work for us? We offer excellent benefits including private health cover, six weeks holiday, gym and shopping discounts, and wellbeing related support and resources. Plus, unlike many hospitality businesses, we work mostly in the daytime, offering a healthier work life balance and sociable hours to fit around your life.

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

The closing date for applications is 20 March.

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Senior Assistant Custodian

Dunnottar Castle
Dunnottar Castle is a world-renowned tourist attraction that has played host to some of the most significant events in Scottish history and holds many secrets to its colourful past. Once an impregnable fortress, the Castle is now largely a ruin and a Scheduled Ancient Monument, yet its location some 150ft above a rocky outcrop in the North Sea still provides a powerful, haunting, and dramatic backdrop to over 120,000 visitors we welcome each year. The Castle is privately owned by Dunecht Estates and is operated year-round as a premier visitor attraction by a small but dedicated team of Custodians. The Castle team operate from Dunnottar Lodge which overlooks the Castle, adjacent to the visitor car park, coach park and catering franchise. The location of the Castle is both breathtaking but demanding, particularly in the winter.

As Senior Assistant Custodian, you will be based at Dunnottar Castle Lodge, Stonehaven, and will report to the Castle Manager and Assistant Castle Manager. You will assist the Managers in key aspects of the day-to-day operation of the site and work alongside other Assistant Custodians. This is a hands-on supervisory role where you will play an important part in the day-today operation of the Castle and take an active part in completing and supervising a range of key tasks.

For more information, or to apply, Please submit your curriculum vitae and a cover letter to Castle Manager (Joseph Sellors) via email: joseph.sellors@dunechtestates.co.uk

Communications Assistant

DCA is a highly successful, internationally renowned centre for contemporary art that enables audiences, artists, and participants to see, experience and create through our four programme areas: Exhibitions, Cinema, Print and Learning.

We are currently recruiting for Communications Assistant.

Role Overview

Department: Communications

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: 9:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday

Salary: £23,244.18 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Reporting to: Communications Manager

Location: DCA Building with some home working in line with our Hybrid Working Policy

The job holder is responsible for supporting all the activities of the Communications team. In particular the Communications Assistant ensures that DCA is able to communicate effectively with its audiences through the distribution of accurate, targeted information by email, social media, web and other means employed by the Communications Department.

The Communications Assistant also contributes to the smooth running of DCA’s ticketing system through adding and proofing event information, offers and memberships; creating customer segments and liaising with the Visitor Services team on system improvements. They are also responsible for supporting DCA’s internal procedures for reporting audience activity and feedback, for collating and sharing relevant data about DCA’s audiences, and for simple design tasks within the team.

For more information, including how to apply, please visit https://www.dca.org.uk/work-at-dca/communications-assistant/

Deadline for completed applications is 12 noon, Sunday 29 March 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place within three weeks after the closing date. The questions will be circulated in advance of the interview.

Gardener

JOB PURPOSE
The National Trust for Scotland is passionate about Scotland’s heritage, we make a difference to what makes Scotland so special. Pitmedden Garden is a re-created Scottish Renaissance walled garden with vibrant floral designs which combine with parterres to create a masterpiece of intricate patterns and fragrant flowers. Sections of the garden have a modern design for a more sustainable garden, offering a biodiverse, species-rich design which represents modern garden design. The garden also contains orchards with more than 200 fruit trees.
To ensure that the garden, grounds, and related policies of gardens are managed and maintained as internationally recognised gardens of outstanding historical and horticultural importance, contributing to the property’s overall conservation and development, and its enjoyment by visitors and supporters.
The role of ‘Gardener’ as a key member of the Pitmedden team, will be heavily involved in the implementation of development plans for the gardens and wider designed landscape.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Qualifications
• A formal qualification at NVQ/ SVQ Level 2 in amenity horticulture supported by knowledge and a minimum of 4 years practical work experience in a heritage or amenity garden context.
• PA1 and PA6a spraying certificates, or willingness to be trained in the use of pesticides and to exercise that training.
• Current driving licence valid for driving in the UK.
• Formal machinery certifications, i.e., Ride on mowers, tractors, chainsaws etc.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Undertaking practical maintenance of the garden and estate e.g., managing trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants, and bulbs; turf care; pest/disease/weed control; staking, plant nutrition, composting and soil improvement to the required standards expected by the Trust and for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by visitors including other professionals in the horticultural industry.
• Contributing to the management, conservation, and development of the garden and estate by plant propagation, cultivation, production of seed and the inputting of appropriate plant records on IRIS database and labelling were directed by the head gardener or first gardener.
• The ability to work individually or as part of a team across a wide range of activities across the garden & estate including large areas of Yew & Box hedge cutting, strimming & brush cutting, tractor/ATV driving, chipping & spraying.
• As requested, assisting with education/interpretation activities such as introductory talks and guided walks.
• Fostering positive relationships with visitors, local communities and other organisations and promote the work of the Trust when & were appropriate.
• On occasion, supervising and working with volunteers and/or staff members to ensure they deliver required outputs and the appropriate standard of work, and gain benefit/satisfaction from their activities.
• Undertaking such other reasonable duties as may from time to time be required to ensure the smooth running of the property as required by the Operations Manager / Property Management team.
• On occasion, contributing to the review and development of operational workplans for the gardens.
• Ensuring compliance with the Trust’s health, safety, and environment policies and procedures. This will include timely completion of HAVS, spraying records and attendance of annual health monitoring.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
• Practical experience in general amenity or heritage gardening ideally in a garden open to the public.
• Demonstrable skills in plant husbandry, particularly trees, shrubs, climbers, herbaceous plants, turf culture and pruning techniques.
• Sound demonstrable plant knowledge and identification skills.
• Sound knowledge of basic tool and machinery use and maintenance and a wiliness to expand this.
• Good practical knowledge of Health and Safety processes and procedures and the ability to work effectively within these processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; confident in interacting and dealing with the garden & estate team and a wide range of people; and able to represent the Trust.
• Good organisational and time-management skills – including the ability to prioritise work where necessary and the ability to work using own initiative, in the absence of direct line management.
• A high eye for detail and finish, quality standard and best practice.
• Competent IT skills sufficient for maintaining plant records, use of the internet/intranet, assisting volunteers, on-line learning, management of online forms and a wiliness to use this.
• An understanding and commitment to the aims and objectives of the National Trust for Scotland.
• Living the values of the National Trust for Scotland and encourage colleagues to do the same.
o The ability and willingness to understand others’ perspectives and to consider the impact of your actions on them and to adapt your actions as necessary.
o The ability and willingness to learn and try new things, to be flexible and step outside of your comfort zone.
o An open and honest way of communicating, ready to ask others for their ideas and to be open to hear and consider different points of view.
o A pro-active approach to taking initiative and to driving forward ideas and projects designed to improve daily operations and deliver an exceptional visitor experience.

Desirable
• Experience of tree inspection processes and/ or arboricultural practices (Chainsaw use) or willingness to undertake training.
• Current First Aid certification (or willingness to train and use).
• Experience of working in a mixed team that includes short-term/seasonal staff and/or volunteers.
• An appreciation of Scottish garden history in a general context.

DIMENSIONS AND SCOPE OF JOB
People Management
• Not a line manager but will, on occasion, supervise volunteers and staff under instructions from Head gardener or First gardener.
• Will work closely with other property colleagues and will have some interaction with other technical/specialist advisory colleagues based in other locations and departments (e.g. other NTS gardens.)
• Will have regular (daily) interaction with members of the public and guests of all ages and abilities.

Finance Management
Not a budget-holder but will be expected to take into consideration efficient use of resources for impact on the garden budget.

Tools/equipment
• Will be a user of driven vehicles such as ride-on mowers and tractors.
• Will be a frequent user of powered tools such as chainsaws, mowers, strimmer’s, hedge-cutters, and, have a curiosity to further this.
• Will be a frequent user of hand-tools such as spades, forks, trowels, rakes, hoes, shears, and secateurs.
• Will be an occasional user of IT equipment & role specific systems such as IRIS BG database, online holiday booking forms, expenses etc.

Ranger Apprentice

JOB PURPOSE

The role of Ranger Apprentice is a fantastic opportunity for a young person to learn, train and experience real work in a professional conservation and estate management environment. We take great pride in looking after the crofting cultural landscape and associated natural and cultural heritage. Working with our resident communities you will help to protect beautiful places for people to engage with. You will be involved with public engagement and visitor management which is an essential part of the management of the estate. The Ranger Apprentice will create positive and memorable engagements. You’ll help us maximise our impact through excellent customer service and site knowledge, taking pride in presentation and communication.

You will work as part of the professional team at Balmacara to help give residents and visitors a positive experience and warm welcome to the estate as well as helping generate the income that enables us to care for our properties.

The Apprentice will also study for a Modern Apprenticeship (SVQ in Estate Management at SCQF Level 6) with Rural Skills Scotland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

You will take direction from the Property Manager, with the Estate Ranger providing day -to-day supervision. You will also work alongside other property staff. The apprenticeship will be run in partnership with Rural Skills Scotland, who will support the successful candidate through their SVQ undertaking regular observations to allow the apprentice to meet the necessary evidence requirements. The apprenticeship is for a fixed period of 18 months during which the successful candidate will be mentored and undertake relevant vocational training.

You will provide a consistently high standard of work and customer care at all times:
 Promoting and supporting the crofting system on the estate and assisting with the conservation of species-rich grasslands and native woodland on the estate
 Assisting with survey and monitoring programmes
 Maintenance of the fabric of the estate with emphasis on footpaths and other access infrastructure
 Providing excellent visitor experiences including delivery of guided walks, events and educational activities, answering visitors’ queries about the estate and the wider area of Lochalsh, Skye & Wester Ross
 Promoting the National Trust for Scotland and the benefits of Trust membership
 Always maintain excellent standards of site and personal presentation
 Ensuring work is undertaken in a safe and appropriate manner, wearing correct uniform, name badges, or PPE as required
SCOPE OF JOB

Conservation
• Supporting the property team in delivery of priority conservation actions including survey & monitoring, habitat and species management and protection of the cultural heritage of the area

Estate Management & Maintenance
• Working with colleagues, volunteers and contractors to ensure all aspects of the property are properly maintained and projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Public Engagement
 Regular interaction with all members of the public to promote the work of the NTS, especially at Balmacara Estate.

Teamwork
 Regular interaction with employee and volunteer colleagues to share daily tasks and support efficient operations.

Operational & Administrative Processes
 Help achieve activities targets and membership recruitment targets.
 Conform to standard NTS policies and administrative and operational procedures.

Health, Safety & Environment
 Expected to become familiar with and comply with the property’s Health and Safety policies.
 Occasional operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and possible use/application of chemicals (formal training will be provided as required).

The current duties of this job do require a criminal records (Disclosure Scotland) check to be carried out.

Wedding & Events Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE

This job exists in order to manage and develop Mar Lodge’s weddings and events business. The Wedding & Events Coordinator will ensure income opportunities are maximised in the context of consistently high standards of customer care and lodge presentation.

Events at Mar Lodge can range from intimate family dinners and tours to large corporate events and weddings for up to 200 guests. Every event requires the same level of planning and care to deliver an outstanding product to our clients which should exceed their expectations, be value for money for the client, whilst also giving a profit to the NTS. As Wedding & Events Coordinator you must have good self-motivation and organisational skills, but also be able to lead a team of other department members and exterior contractors to deliver the event as has been planned with the client in a smooth and professional manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The key purposes of the job will be met by:
• Developing and managing relationships of trust with potential and existing corporate and private hire clients, such that Mar Lodge continually develops and maintains its status as a ‘destination’ venue, renowned for its excellence of customer service.
• Supervising teams which include members of other Mar Lodge departments and outside contractors such that there is absolute clarity of objectives, tasks and standards; and ensure their delivery towards a collective goal.
• Developing and managing the wedding & events business to increase income as part of the property’s drive for sustainability and help raise the profile of the work of the Trust at Mar Lodge in its wider context.
• Managing allocated budgets to ensure that income targets are met, or exceeded, and that expenditure is prudent and ‘value for money’
• Maintaining and recording all communication pertaining to weddings and events, such as dealing with emails, keeping the event diary up to date and informing relevant departments of planned activities.
• Managing equipment and supplies, such as banqueting furniture, catering equipment and supplies, to ensure the operational efficacy of the Lodge.
• Working within the Health & Safety regime to ensure the H&S of staff/volunteers, clients and visitors within the context of the Trust’s “Safe System of Work” regime.
• Coordinating, supervising and personally participating in the delivery and staffing of weddings, functions and events with the advice and support of the Visitor Services Manager and other team members.
• Demonstrating responsibility and accountability that all weddings and events are in line with the Trust’s Environmental Policy and being mindful of the Trust’s obligations to minimise the impact on the environment through efficient use of water/heat/light, recycling and disposal of waste and considered use of transport.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

The above outlines the key skills the post-holder will need to possess and exercise. In addition, either knowledge of or experience in the following is required:

Essential
• Event Management experience demonstrating organizational, time management and coordination skills
• Proven sales skills with the ability to achieve targets
• Strong personal belief in the value of excellent customer care with the ability to translate this into actions
• Excellent team worker with the ability to work constructively between different teams, and lead and motivate others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills combined with confidence in dealing with a wide range of customers
• Hard working and willing to keep a flexible work pattern
• A willingness to work with and support other departments as and when the need arises
• An understanding and commitment to the aims and objectives of the National Trust for Scotland
• Competent user of Microsoft Office products
• Hold a clean and current UK driving licence.

Desirable
• A formal qualification in Hospitality or Event Management
• Personal licence holder (or be willing to train)
• Current First aid certification (or be willing to train and use)
• Current food hygiene certification (or be willing to train)

MARKETING & DIGITAL EXECUTIVE

Marketing & Digital Executive

ABOUT US
Our company values are at the foundation of everything we do.

● We focus on products that we love.
● We’re realistic.
● We keep our conscience clear.
● We achieve everything as a team.
● We deal with the difficult stuff first.
● We spend our money on the right things.
● We invite our friends to parties.

From a single person in a garden shed, our company has grown into a multi-site business with a portfolio of distinctive brands and a passionate, talented team behind them.

Lind & Lime gin is demonstrating strong, sustainable growth in the UK and abroad, while The Port of Leith Distillery has become one of Edinburgh’s most exciting new visitor destinations with our single malt release on the horizon. We continue to launch innovative products under our Leith Bond brands and this year we will open a new venue in the centre of Edinburgh. We have so many stories to tell, and communicating those stories is an essential and increasingly complex undertaking.

WE ARE SEEKING
We are looking for a passionate, proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our small marketing team. You will be working across multiple brands (Lind & Lime gin, Port of Leith and Leith Bond) and collaborate with departments including Visitor Experience & Retail, Sales and Hospitality to ensure our activity is captured and shared in a compelling way with customers across all digital channels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Social media

Create and publish social-first content (Reels, Stories) to support events, activations and product launches

Work with the marketing team to develop and maintain an annual social media calendar across all of our brands driving consistent engagement and audience growth

Support wider brand strategy with social media campaigns from idea to execution

Deliver copy in line with established brand tone of voice and guidelines

Lead community management across all platforms, building meaningful audience engagement

Coordinate content creation across all brands, including organising and managing external photographers and shoots where required

Digital & Ecommerce

Support digital copywriting across email, website and social

Manage and update product listings on Shopify, ensuring accuracy, consistency and optimisation

Analyse and report on website and ecommerce performance using Google Analytics, providing insights to inform marketing decisions

Manage all blog content across our brands, collaborating with the wider business to develop relevant and engaging articles

Trade marketing & reporting

Support our wider sales team and distributors with relevant marketing materials and communications

Coordinate the monthly trade newsletter, ensuring alignment with brand activity and commercial priorities

Occasionally support trade events and activations, representing the company when required

Essential Skills

● Ability to understand and communicate multiple brand identities, maintaining a tone of voice across all digital channels

● Strong creative thinking with commercial awareness and a performance-driven mindset

● Experience using social media scheduling and publishing tools

● Confident creating short-form, social-first content and lightweight editing tools would be preferential

● Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects

● Passion for the Drinks industry would be preferential with knowledge of Scotch whisky or gin market is advantageous

● Experience with ecommerce and digital platforms such as Shopify and Klaviyo is desirable

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

● Ability to understand and communicate multiple brand identities, maintaining a tone of voice across all digital channels

● Strong creative thinking with commercial awareness and a performance-driven mindset

● Experience using social media scheduling and publishing tools

● Confident creating short-form, social-first content and lightweight editing tools would be preferential

● Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects

● Passion for the Drinks industry would be preferential with knowledge of Scotch whisky or gin market is advantageous

● Experience with ecommerce and digital platforms such as Shopify and Klaviyo is desirable

SALARY & BENEFITS
Competitive Salary

A working environment representative of our company’s values.

28 days holiday per year.

Employee discount scheme.

Employee bonus incentives.

TO APPLY PLEASE SEND YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER TO JOBS@MUCKLEBRIG.COM

Steward – New Abbey Cornmill / Sweetheart Abbey

We are hiring for 2 steward roles both part-year-permanent positions, working April-September each year. One is full-time 35 hours, and the other is part-time 21 hours. The likely start date for these roles is in April 2026. Please indicate on your application which role(s) you would like to be considered for.

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

New Abbey Cornmill is a water-powered mill dating from the 18th century, in the picturesque village of New Abbey. Visitors can explore the site, which also includes a small visitor centre, mill pond and grounds. Sweetheart Abbey was founded in 1273, and is an iconic site of New Abbey. As a Steward at New Abbey Cornmill, you’ll welcome visitors to the sites and share the story of this preserved watermill, helping to keep an important piece of Dumfries and Galloway’s history alive. Working at Sweetheart Abbey, you’ll be able to share the fascinating story of its origins and history with visitors. If you enjoy heritage, sharing history with visitors, and maintaining a working piece of rural history, this job is ideally suited to you.

Building Surveyor

Full-time and Permanent
Salary £49,792 – £56,426 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

Are you a skilled Building Surveyor with a passion for caring for heritage properties? Are you looking for something a bit special?

Join our client-side Estates team, where you’ll manage an extraordinary portfolio of Grade A listed gallery buildings and art collection facilities in Edinburgh. For a Building Surveyor who loves heritage buildings, this opportunity promises to be immensely rewarding. With a property portfolio rooted in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, this role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of capital projects and maintenance activities, ensuring these iconic spaces continue to inspire visitors and care for our national collection.

This is a pivotal moment to join our dedicated team as we develop our conservation works programme and forward maintenance plans to shape a robust estates strategy. You’ll play a key role in maintaining our exceptional visitor experience while addressing the unique challenges of working with historic buildings which house valuable art works. The role demands expertise in core building surveying competencies, including building pathology, construction technology, contract administration, design and specification, inspection/quality management, legal/regulatory compliance and fire safety. Additionally, skills in client care, health and safety, sustainability, accessibility and building conservation will help drive the success of our mission.

Be part of a team who are caring for these cultural landmarks for generations to come.

The difference you’ll make

You will play an important part in conserving these outstanding listed buildings for the future and ensuring the protection of one of the finest collections of art for a wide public audience to continue to enjoy. You’ll work closely with Estates and FM colleagues, consultants, and contractors as well as other senior managers across the organisation to ensure operational requirements are achieved.

Estates Strategy and Capital Investment planning
Working closely with the Head of Estates (a Chartered Building Surveyor), you will be responsible for developing and delivery of the NGS Forward Maintenance Plan and assigned capital projects as the technical lead on building fabric, including leading conservation programmes of work, undertaking regular condition surveys, and developing and implementing annual maintenance plans. This will include assisting the development of our decarbonisation strategy.

Project Management of Capital Works
Project managing allocated building fabric projects, from inception to handover and into use. For minor projects this may be for full PM and contract administration/supervisor responsibilities including preparation of specifications and tender documents, or for larger projects then commissioning and managing consultant Project Managers, Conservation Architects and Surveyors for design and construction delivery and taking the role of “client side” PM.

Estates Operations
Responsible for overseeing all planned maintenance and response maintenance for the building fabric, and including undertaking asset information development, space planning, lease management and fulfilling premises related Health and Safety duties such as asbestos responsible person.

Who we are looking for

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

-Degree level qualification in a relevant building surveying subject.
-Chartered membership of an appropriate professional institute (i.e. RICS), or working towards and/or Masters equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. Core competencies as a building surveyor as per RICS competency framework.
-Experience of delivering planned and response maintenance on multi-site estates, including strong building pathology skills and design/specification and procurement experience.
-Extensive knowledge of building fabric and construction and strong technical knowledge to apply to the maintenance and operation of the estate, including building regulations, fire safety management, asbestos management, and planning legislation.
-Relevant experience of scoping, briefing and project managing capital works projects for building projects to time, quality and within budget. Experience of client-side project management and managing consultancy teams for design and construction services.
-Procurement and contract administration experience across various forms of construction contracts (e.g. NEC, SBCC, etc.).
-Experience of undertaking condition surveys and preparation of lifecycle investment plans (Forward maintenance plans).
-Strong IT skills – competent in use of Microsoft 365 packages, Microsoft project, excel, word, AutoCAD and CAFM systems.
-Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills.
-Health and Safety – strong working knowledge and experience of CDM regulations (particularly client duties) and Asbestos management, along with general premises related H&S legislation.

It would also be great if you have:

-Experience of public sector procurement.
-Experience of managing and maintaining listed buildings and conservation works.
-Working experience of BIM and Soft Landings
-Asbestos Responsible Person qualification and experience

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

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 20 March 2026.

Retail Assistant – Stirling Castle

Thank you for your interest in the post of Retail Assistant with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based in Stirling Castle. This is a permanent position.

Are you looking for a role that is both fun and unique? You’ll get a unique view into Scotland’s rich history and gain valuable experience in the tourism industry and help bring Scotland’s dramatic history to life for our visitors from across the world through proactive selling of retail products. Explore the fascinating stories from Scotland’s past and share your passion with international and local visitors who come to Stirling Castle during the summer season.

Communications Officer

St Giles’ Cathedral is looking for a Communications Officer to help tell our story — not just as one of Scotland’s most important historic buildings, but as a living church, a place of worship, a cultural space and a welcoming community that is truly open to all.

This is a hands-on, creative role at the heart of the Cathedral’s life. You’ll be responsible for building a clear, engaging communications approach that connects with people inside and outside the organisation — from congregation members and volunteers to visitors, donors, partners and the wider public.

Project Manager – Capital Projects

Fixed Term Contract (18 months), full-time (35 hours), based in Edinburgh.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a world leading centre for plant science, conservation, and public engagement, with a strong commitment to inclusion, sustainability, and collaboration. We are seeking a Project Manager – Capital Projects to play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of the Edinburgh Biomes programme, our annual capital projects, and in helping to shape the future of our unique estate.

Reporting to the Programme Manager and working closely with colleagues, consultants and external partners, this role supports the coordination of design, procurement, and delivery activity across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will help ensure projects are well governed, safely delivered, and aligned with organisational priorities, contributing to clear reporting and effective decision making throughout the project lifecycle.

The role involves building positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, supporting inclusive communication, and contributing to presentations and reporting for senior leaders and governance groups. You will work collaboratively across teams, helping to share information, standardise approaches, and support continuous improvement in project management practices.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and values detail, organisation, and proactive problem solving. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds who can demonstrate relevant experience and transferable skills, and who are motivated by contributing to meaningful projects with long term public and environmental benefit.

Closing date: Midday (GMT) on Thursday 19 March 2026
Interview date: TBC

For more information including job description, person specification and to apply, please visit our website.