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Full Time

The role – 5 weeks / fixed-term – Monday 30 June – Friday 1 August

Provide specialist ASN support and play work for the charity’s summer school activity. Within the RZSS Discovery and Learning team, lead on play, support learners with Additional Support Needs and provide pastoral support for children attending the summer school programme. Lead on whole group sessions and activities with 100 children. Additionally, provide practical support for teachers and co-ordinators as the team delivers an innovative and creative programme designed to engage and excite participants in line with the RZSS mission and vision.

Some of the things you’ll do:

* Deliver all aspects of a defined range of Discovery and Learning’s educational and learning activities for agreed target participants, to agreed Discovery & Learning * Department standards in support of RZSS’ Vision and mission, ensuring all activities deliver value for money and impact for conservation.
* Deliver assigned projects or programmes to agreed standards of quality, time, budget and risk profile.
* Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues to ensure programmes are administered, delivered and the logistics managed effectively as part of the wider D&L education programme.
* Recommend cost-effective opportunities to minimise the impact of our operations on the environment

What we’re looking for:

* Experience working with children in an educational background
* Good understanding of learning outside the classroom.
* Experience working with children with additional support needs.
* Track record of providing first-class customer care and service in relation to educational delivery.
* Experience of teaching or working in a teaching-related environment with particular emphasis upon science communication.

Please see the role profile for further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria.

The position will close 9 February 2025 at midnight with interviews taking place on 24 – 25 February 2025

In addition to the 5 weeks (Monday 30 June – Friday 1 August), individuals will be required to attend an induction day on Saturday 29 March and set-up day on Sunday 29 June 2025 (these additional days are paid).

We offer a range of great benefits which you can read about here.

Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change.

Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team – we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland.

As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Waterway Inspection Operative to join our Assets team in Ardrishaig. You will undertake mandatory inspections of the canal network and its assets, recording defects and reporting change to existing defects. The WIO is vital to Scottish Canals complying with its statutory obligation to provide a duty of care to its customers, both internal and external.

The inspector is an expert on their section of canal; must possess a detailed knowledge of the geographical area for which they are responsible, a history of the area and the assets located within the designated area, the asset condition and any associated defects.

The role is offered on a Permanent basis, and with a starting salary of £30,069 (Band C). Working hours 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday with flexibility required.

Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, plus 10 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

Primary responsibilities of the role:

Undertake statutory & mandatory inspections of the canal network and its infrastructure assets to ensure Scottish Canals are fulfilling their statutory obligations.
Provide reasoned, technical feedback and informed judgement on defects and asset health, to initiate and influence works planning and prioritisation.
Ensure the quality and relevance of asset data held within the asset database within geographical area of responsibility, to inform prioritisation of work.
Manage or mitigate significant health and safety defects immediately to ensure safety of canal and towpath users.
Interact and communicate with canal users and SC departments, ensuring customer, heritage and environmental compliance and integration to approved strategies and codes of practice; to ensure and enhance the reputation of Scottish Canals.

Qualifications and knowledge required:

HNC or equivalent.
Previous certification in asset inspection is desirable.

Skills and experience required:

Proficient in use of MS Office packages.
Previous experience of Asset Management Software.
Understanding of civil assets.
Understanding of heritage and environmental principles including Buildings at Risk, Dangerous Trees, Invasive Species.
Good knowledge and understanding of local history and geography – how the canal interacts with its communities and surroundings.
Effective reporting and exchange of technical information.
Experienced in use of light tools and equipment including drills, strimmers etc.

Qualities & abilities required:

Self-starter.
Self-motivator.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
Ability to prioritise workloads and keep to deadlines.
Attention to detail.

Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Key Requirements of the Job:

Monitor and record energy use – providing regular reports and updates

Contact energy suppliers and ensure payments are up to date

Ensure all energy bills are based on actual readings

Transfer payments to direct debit (where possible)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Energy Administrator will:

Report directly to the Head of National Estates.

Collate energy consumption with the National Trust for Scotland.

Identify types of energy used in each property and monitor maintenance, servicing and replacement requirements in line with the Trust’s policies.

Act as the Trust’s primary contact with all utility providers.

Populate a database for all utilities: electricity, gas, oil, solid fuels and water. There are approximately 800 MPANs 150 water meters and numerous gas and oil installations.

Monitor solid fuel use across the Trust

Manage the handover of bills from one user (or tenant) to another.

Scope suitable energy management platform(s) to consolidate NTS energy use – particularly incorporating smart meters, half-hourly meters and real-time reporting.

Deal with day-to-day queries and issues.

Regular liaison with the Environment and Climate Change Team.

Benchmarking energy consumption against best practice guidelines.

Carrying out site inspections and completing energy surveys.

Keeping up to date with energy legislation.

Liaising closely with the NTS Climate Change Team.

Key Responsibilities:

To take a lead role in education groups

To assist with visitor management and interpretation

To assist with practical countryside and property management

To supervise volunteers undertaking practical conservation tasks

To contribute to biological monitoring programmes as appropriate. To collect, manage and collate biological information in a consistent manner compatible with Trust and national datasets.

Work within the property’s ‘Safe System of Work’ (the system for managing Health & Safety)

Scope of Role:

People Skills

Work closely with other members of the Ranger team and with the wider property staff.

Not a line manager but will supervise and work with volunteers.

Contribute to the interpretation and education programme at the property including leading guided walks and educational groups, assisting in property-wide events, providing regular updates for social media, and contributing articles for the website and the local newspaper.

Ensure a welcome for visitors via personal interaction and maintenance of interpretation facilities.

Develop and maintain sound relationships with representatives of key parties who have interests in the property including NatureScot, Forestry and Land Scotland, North Ayrshire Council, tenants, local businesses, neighbours, local community and user groups.

Countryside & Property Management

To carry out practical countryside management including footpath maintenance, strimming, brush cutting, fencing, woodland management and control of invasive species.

To carry out practical property management including maintenance of outdoor furniture, and maintaining and cleaning the Ranger Centre, car park and Nature Room.

Undertake monitoring and recording of key species and habitats.

astle tours.

Help with placing orders, organising events, workshops and trails.

Responsible for day-to-day financial administration at the property, including:

Ensuring the completion of Cash/till reconciliation.

Weekend reports and reconciliation.

Completion of the banking and all cash handling processes.

Supporting the Visitor Services Manager with:

Recruitment; induction; development; and management of all visitor services employees and volunteers such that they understand and are equipped to fulfill their roles to the standards required and that they feel valued, respected and supported.

Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change.

Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team – we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland.

As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Sous Chef to join our Food & Beverage team at The Falkirk Wheel. You will be assisting the kitchen team in providing our full menu, inclusive of hot offer, Grab and Go, wood fired pizza and events.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, and with a starting salary of £26,110 (Band B) plus variable working allowance of 11.25%. Working hours are typically between 7am and 5pm on a 4 on 2 off rota (later start and earlier finish in winter due to seasonal variance) averaging 35 hours per week with flexibility required due to business demands and occasional evening shifts due to events.

Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, plus 10 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

Primary responsibilities of the role:

Assist with daily running of the kitchen
Daily preparation of ‘Grab & Go’ items, standard daily menu and specials
Working alongside the Head Chef, Sous Chef and the front of house team to ensure the smooth running of the Falkirk Wheel F&B offer, inclusive of events
Ensuring health and safety records are kept up to date.
Assisting with food & beverage purchase and storage and stocktake
Assist with menu planning and managing COS in line with budgets
Maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment

Qualifications and knowledge required:

NVQ Level 2 or above in Catering
Previous experience working in a similar role
Good communication and team working
Highly organised with excellent planning
Able to work under pressure in a high-paced environment
A full driving license

Skills and experience required:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience in similar role
A real enjoyment for hospitality and delivery of 5 star products

Qualities & abilities required:

A confident, friendly, helpful and engaging nature
The ability to deliver a professional service
The drive to work across various disciplines
Good time management and organisational skills
The ability to work well under pressure
A sense of own initiative with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
A flexible approach to the role

Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

With two centuries of family heritage, Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits. As a truly global business, we bring together the best of our culturally diverse heritage. We value both agility and long-term thinking, we share a collective commitment to excellence and a dedication to craftsmanship, and across borders and roles, we collaborate to delight our consumers responsibly, and contribute to a more sustainable society for all of our stakeholders.

Our Vision is Growing for Good and our mission is to be the world’s most admired, fastest-growing premium spirit company. We’re a business that runs on responsibility, integrity, ambition and drive, and we celebrate exceptional performance. We welcome our people to dream big and tenaciously pursue ambitious goals – we call it our Yatte Minahare Spirit.

But perhaps most importantly – we value difference, and we appreciate what each of us can contribute. We inspire each other, and challenge ourselves to innovate, improve, advance new ideas and try new things. We create endless opportunities to Unleash Your Spirit every day in a culture that is charged, creative, challenging and fun.

Role Responsibilities
As an Assistant Visitor Centre Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Visitor Centre Manager and operations of Auchentoshan Visitor Centre, with the aim of delivering a consistent premium brand experience that is aligned with the Global Brand Strategy. The purpose of this role is to enhance brand values, deliver excellent customer service and support the Visitor Centre Manager to build a strong and capable team. Additionally, you will assist with support and ideas for the ongoing overall growth of the business.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Manage the day-to-day Visitor Centre Team in the delivery of visitor tours/distillery experience commensurate with agreed strategy and quest to improve standards.
– Deputise for the Visitor Centre Manager, including regular weekend working and occasional evening working as required.
– Be the expert on the Auchentoshan Brand, bringing its story to life through conducting whisky tours and tastings, both on and off site when required
– Manage the delivery and hosting of trade, media, private clients and VIP visits to Auchentoshan
– Carrying out site administration including responding to customer enquiries, managing bookings, ordering stock using SAP, raising and receipting PR/PO’s in a timely manner,
– Ensure Visitor Centre facilities are always maintained to a high standard of cleanliness
– Work with the distillery operations team to ensure company operational procedures and H&S practices are adhered to rigorously by self, team members and customers e.g. PPE requirements.
– Attend site meetings (team briefings, distillery operations, H&S etc.) when required to do so.
– Organizing events and conferences including open days, on site meetings, team meetings etc.
– Work closely with the Visitor Centre Manager to manage the Visitor Centre Assistants, including developing the monthly rota to match the needs of the visitor centre, leading team meetings, minute taking, supporting with recruitment, one to one conversations and training and development
– Work closely with the Visitor Centre Manager to define annual goals/objectives for each team member and ensure these are accurately entered on the system.
– Lead team members, conduct regular one to one conversations, hold mid and year-end conversations and implement routine review of each employee’s performance in role
– Support and lead any recruitment including interviews and selection
– Lead the training and development of new recruits and on-going training to all colleagues, whilst ensuring training records are maintained in the relevant systems
– Take ownership of any required investigations including conduct, capability, absence etc.
– Take ownership of external brand training
– Identify and make recommendations to the Visitor Centre Manager on tour format, spirit and non-spirit products/merchandise and any other potential revenue generating opportunities through sharing best practice from other sites and competitors.
– Actively promote DE&I strategy within the team as well as supporting responsible drinking practices

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
– Drive and passion for delivering excellent customer service and experience
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a “can do” attitude
– Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent oral and written skills and able to deliver presentations to a wide and varied audience.
– Proven ability to work on own initiative and to build and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders
– Strong drive and desire to succeed with high levels of energy, focus and ambition
– Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment

KEY BEHAVIOURS:
COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively and appropriately with a variety of stakeholders including external partners, teams, colleagues and contacts. Communicates in a way that is understandable and meaningful to everyone.
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: Works effectively within a team or work group as appropriate. Shows interest in team members and is aware of their needs and circumstances. Develops good relationships and cooperation within the team and with other colleagues. Works effectively as a team member and builds relationships with colleagues. Actively supports and assists colleagues to reach individual and team objectives.
VALUING DIVERSITY Considers and respects the ideas, circumstances and feelings of others. Treats everyone with fairness and respect, adhering to the principles of diversity and inclusion.
STRATEGIC FOCUS: Demonstrates awareness of Suntory Global’s direction; understands and supports its mission. Implements Beam Suntory’s strategy and planning activity within the team. Supports Suntory Global’s mission and priorities.
PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT: Demonstrates effective people management skills. Promotes and facilitates the development of others. Takes ownership of own performance and development.
NEGOTIATING and INFLUENCING: Persuades and influences colleagues through involvement and consultation.
INNOVATION and CHANGE: Develops and promotes new ways of working to improve performance within team and Beam Suntory. Understands the need for change, demonstrates flexibility and is willing to try new approaches.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Visitor Centre Manger and Senior Visitor Centre Assistants
Distillery Manager
Brand Experience Coordinator
Visitor Centre Manager
Internal and external stakeholders including, brand marketing, tour operators, HR and Finance, amongst others

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
– Has had previous experience of leading a team in a management capacity, including allocation of resource, colleague training, motivating teams and customer service delivery standards.
– Experience in presenting to wide range of audiences.
Current Driving License
– Previous experience within the hospitality, retail and/or tourism sector is desirable.
– Personal Licence holder (desirable but not essential as training will be provided).

Glasgow Life

Chief Executive
£154,258.84 – £170,472.40
Location: Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH
Ref: GLA13074

Bursting with energy, passion and personality, Glasgow is Scotland’s cultural and sporting powerhouse and one of Europe’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. As the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, Scotland’s first UNESCO Learning City, and the only city to have been named European Capital of Sport twice, Glasgow is home to world-class museums, galleries and attractions, a rich architectural heritage and a thriving and diverse food and drink scene. Glasgow’s outstanding programme of year-round events and festivals is recognised globally, and the city is a first-choice destination for nearly four million tourists every year.
As one of Scotland’s largest charities, Glasgow Life is at the heart of this wonderful city. We work to promote the life-changing benefits of culture, physical activity and sport, as well as promoting Glasgow to a global audience.
Working across museums, libraries, the arts, music, physical activity and sport, learning, and heritage programmes, we are committed to ensuring everyone benefits from the life-changing experience of participating in culture, physical activity and sport. Our passionate colleagues and volunteers provide support and inspiration for the people of Glasgow, enabling them to access the experiences that matter most to them.
The primary focus of the Chief Executive of Glasgow Life is to maximise the positive impacts the charity has in Glasgow and Scotland, leading the delivery of the city’s innovative strategies for culture, libraries, physical activity and sport, events, and tourism, as well as contributing to Glasgow’s wider heritage strategies and community planning.
The Chief Executive is also responsible for nurturing and further developing relationships with key Scottish, UK and international stakeholders for the benefit of Glasgow Life.
The Chief Executive drives our high-performance culture, ensuring our charity delivers against it ambitious vision, mission and purpose.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading the strategic direction, financial planning and culture of the organisation, driving Glasgow Life’s vision and strategy to ensure long-term organisational and financial sustainability.
• Leading the delivery of Glasgow Life’s plans to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of citizens and visitors through culture, physical activity and sport.
• Continuing to find innovative ways to grow and diversify Glasgow Life’s income base, optimising its assets and identifying new opportunities for growth, creating a sustainable future for the organisation and the best possible services for Glasgow’s citizens.
• Leading the approach to securing grant funding, public & institutional donations and fundraising activities.
• Supporting the city’s visitor economy and enhancing the city’s reputation as a great place to live, work, learn and visit through the delivery of local, national and international events and the management of world-class collections.
• Building, managing and nurturing highly effective relationships, influencing key stakeholders, partner organisations and other agencies to increase the focus on the impact that culture, physical activity and sport has on community wellbeing as well as economic regeneration, informing both national and international policy.
• Providing strong EDI leadership, ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion principles are embedded across Glasgow Life, and that policies and services reflect the changing needs of Glasgow’s communities and workforce, and that equal opportunity and diversity are celebrated.
• Representing Glasgow Life as part of Glasgow City Council’s Corporate Management Team.
Candidates should be able to evidence a strong track record of successful delivery and experience in a senior strategic leadership role within a complex and large organisation, delivering excellent business results and customer focused services.
We are looking for a dynamic leader with exceptional communication and influencing skills, combined with the ability to manage complex relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
Experience of working in a political environment and strong working knowledge of the challenges facing the public and charitable sectors in Scotland will be highly advantageous.
Please note that under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted.
As part of Glasgow Life’s employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check.
Declaration of Interest applies.
Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We’re determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We’re a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer
For further information, please download the Candidate Brochure and visit the Glasgow Life microsite at https://www.fwbltd.com/assignment/chief-executive-officer-32/
Interested candidates should send their CV plus covering letter and Glasgow Life Equality and Diversity form to Graham Burns/Nadia Kalisiak of FWB at: applications@fwbltd.com.
For a confidential conversation, please call 0131 539 7087.

Closing date is 11.59pm on Friday 14th February 2025

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced gardener to join the team responsible for the maintenance and development of the historic gardens and grounds surrounding Scone Palace, a 5 star visitor attraction.

The successful applicant will work alongside volunteers and horticultural students and be involved in projects with the local community and schools taking place in the gardens.

The gardens and grounds contain a fine tree collection, Victorian Pinetum, maze, borders that contain an expanding plant collection and a Kitchen Garden that supplies fresh produce to the Palace catering team.

In what is an exciting period of the gardens history, the successful applicant will also be involved in work to preserve the designed landscape that surrounds the Palace.

Applicants should have an SVQ2 in Horticulture (or equivalent) as well as practical grounds/horticulture experience, PA1 and PA6 for chemical application and a full driving licence.

Applicants must be self motivated, passionate about the presentation of the gardens and grounds, be a positive communicative team member and possess the drive to work unsupervised. Weekend work will be required on a rota system.

What we can offer
The opportunity to work in a unique and varied environment. The company provides ongoing training, pension scheme, 34 days paid holiday and membership of our Staff Benefits Scheme which gives access to discounts in our Retail Stores and Coffee Shop, free friends access to the Palace, discounts on self-catering accommodation, and much more

Scone Palace is an iconic venue and 5 star visitor attraction, welcoming over 100,000 visitors a year. Working as part of our dedicated Caretaking team you will help ensure that a safe and secure environment is maintained.

Our Caretakers help day-to-day operations run smoothly, monitoring our building management systems and maintaining high standards of tidiness, cleanliness and safety within the Palace and immediate vicinity.

About you
You will have great attention to detail and a positive, pro-active approach, displaying professionalism and a genuine care for the premises.

You will have a ‘can do’ attitude and a commitment to quality standards and a good understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation.

General handyperson skills and ability to undertake required maintenance tasks; experience within a similar role and an understanding of maintenance trades is essential.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What we can offer
The opportunity to work in a unique and varied environment where no two days are the same. The company provides ongoing training, pension scheme, 34 days paid holiday and membership of our Staff Benefits Scheme which gives access to discounts in our Retail Stores and Coffee Shop, free friends access to the Palace, discounts on self-catering accommodation, and much more.

To apply please download an application form and detailed job description via our website
www.scone-palace.co.uk and return to anne@scone-palace.co.uk

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced National Account Controller (Brewers & Pub / Bars) to join the UK team.

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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 including Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Rosebank and Edinburgh Gin. Please browse our websites and social channels and immerse yourself in our award-winning portfolio of 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

As we continue to invest in our UK business, we have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced National Account Controller, to join our UK team.

We are looking for a highly experienced On Trade candidate, with a strong breadth and depth of experience working within National Accounts in the UK. The successful candidate must have significant experience of new business acquisition and account management within brewers and premium pubs and bars. This is a brand new role which will report into our Head of Sales (Route to Market & National Accounts). This role should add value from the outset, so candidates must have relevant experience, gained from working in the spirits sector and be highly motivated to succeed in building this channel.

National Account Controller (Brewers & Pub/Bars)

Our new role will suit a commercially minded and customer focused On Trade expert, someone who has experience of winning new business premium brands across multiple operators and accounts. We are looking for a skilled negotiator with the proven ability to demonstrate commercial acumen through handling complex tenders. The ability to exceed individual and team budgets whilst delivering against distribution targets are critical and fundamental prerequisites of this role. This role will help shape and deliver the On Trade strategy whilst being proactive and adaptable to change.

If you have the commercial skills to hunt down new business opportunities within the On Trade National Accounts, and build compelling tenders, whilst also working cross-functionally with Customer Marketing and Insights, then we would love to hear from you. Relationships are key, so we are looking for candidates with effervescent personalities to be able to authentically build and sustain networks across Route to Market sales to broaden awareness of our portfolio and unlock additional value add commercial opportunities.

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must have a can-do attitude, effect change in a positive way and thrive in a team environment.

Full, clean driving licence required (given the regional coverage and travel nature of the role).

This is a challenging and rewarding role and candidates must be able to clearly demonstrate just why their skills and experience perfectly match those that we are looking for. So, if in amongst all your unique talents, you are accountable, have a curious mindset and a proactive manner along with people leadership skills, then we would love to hear from you!

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Next steps…

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 – remember this is your opportunity to shine and tell us exactly why this is the ideal role for you, and just why you the perfect candidate for us!

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 don’t miss out! This role requires candidates to be able to demonstrate applicable rights to currently live and work in the UK.

If this role is not quite for you, we are also currently recruiting for a Sales Controller, Scotland (IFT On Trade), Based within the Central Belt in Scotland, to join our UK business team. Further information on this role, including a full job profile and details on how to apply can be found on our website.

***no agency contact***

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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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Controller, Scotland (IFT On Trade) to join our UK team.

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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 including Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Rosebank and Edinburgh Gin. Please browse our websites and social channels and immerse yourself in our award-winning portfolio of 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

As we continue to invest in our UK business, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced salesperson to manage our Scottish IFT On Trade business. This crucial role, supporting and growing our heartland, is a newly created position reflecting the growing success and ambition of Ian Macleod Distillers within the channel.

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Sales Controller, Scotland (IFT On Trade)

This role will join an established team, reporting directly to the Head of Sales (Independent Free Trade) and lead a team of two Business Development Managers and a Business Development Executive within Scotland. Working in partnership with RTM partners and our own RTM account team, this role will strive to exceed individual and team budget whilst delivering against distribution, margin and activation KPI’s.

We are looking for an experienced On Trade sales person who can hit the ground running, opening new business, developing our team and supporting our extensive customer base.

Strong commercial acumen, passion for supporting our customers in reaching their objectives and extensive knowledge of the Scotch Whisky market is essential. Our successful candidate will have an effective network within the premium/prestige sector and demonstrate an understanding of how to build brands within the On Trade. An effective communicator who can build genuine, strong and long-lasting relationships.

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must have a can-do attitude, effect change in a positive way and thrive in a team environment.

Full, clean driving licence required (given the regional coverage and travel nature of the role).

This is a challenging and rewarding role and candidates must be able to clearly demonstrate just why their skills and experience perfectly match those that we are looking for. So, if you are accountable, have a curious mind and a proactive mindset along with people leadership skills, then we would love to hear from you!

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Next steps…

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!

If this role is not quite for you, we are also currently recruiting for a National Account Controller, (Brewers & Premium Pub/Bars), Remote within England, to join our UK business team. Further information on this role, including a full job profile and details on how to apply can be found on our website.

***no agency contact***

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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.