Full Time

Social Media Apprentice

Job purpose
This role, providing a Diploma in Digital Marketing at SCQF Level 7, will support and deliver social media and digital content activity for our Mackintosh Illuminated Project through existing national and property-based Trust channels.

The post-holder will bring the stories of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald to life through engaging social media and digital content as part of the Trust’s brand, marketing, communications and audience strategies. They will collaborate with stakeholders across the Trust, supporting both local priorities and national organisational objectives.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
1. Support the Social Media Manager and Mackintosh Illuminated Communications Lead to develop, coordinate and deliver social media content in line with the Trust’s social media strategy to ensure that key messages are amplified, target new and core audiences, contribute to reach and engagement targets, and help support the charity’s aims.
2. Monitor, track and report on the above for internal and external evaluation of the project, maintaining an evidence log of outputs and engagement where required.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues across the Trust to curate content to bring our stories to life through social media and other digital channels, contributing to an organised, reusable asset library.
4. Assist with the management of the Trust’s national and property-based social media activity relevant to the project, including content creation, scheduling, community management support and data analysis, working under the direction of the Social Media Manager and within agreed brand and governance standards.
5. Apply accessibility good practice across digital content (e.g. captions on video, alt text where available, clear and inclusive language) and follow required funder recognition/acknowledgement guidance where applicable.
6. Work within agreed approval and escalation processes where required, ensuring content is accurate, appropriately signed off, and aligned to Trust governance.
7. Complete the required number of units in line with the SCQF Level 7 Diploma in Digital Marketing, including:
• Develop Skills and Competencies About Social Media Channels and Digital Platforms;
• Promote Content Through Social Media Channels, CRM Systems and Digital Platforms;
• Plan and Manage Social Media Collaboration Activities;
• Manage, Evaluate and Report on Digital Marketing Campaigns;
• Write and Create Content for Multiple Digital Platforms.

This role is funded through National Lottery Heritage Fund. All National Trust for Scotland Modern Apprenticeships are funded in line with Skills Development Scotland guidelines and funding criteria.
Required qualifications, skills, experience & knowledge

Qualifications

Essential
• Participation in the SCQF Level 7 Diploma in Digital Marketing as part of this role.
• National 5 (or equivalent) in English.

Desirable
• Full UK driving licence.
The current duties of this job do not require a criminal records (Disclosure Scotland) check to be carried out.
Experience

Essential
• A proactive approach, with strong organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues across teams.
• Experience of creating written and visual content for social media.
• Basic experience of filming and video editing for social media.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 tools (including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Demonstrable experience of our core values (brave, caring, curious, inclusive, vibrant).

Desirable
• Interest in Scottish history, heritage and conservation.
• Interest in Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald, or enthusiasm to learn.
• Interest in social media platform trends.
• Awareness of accessible content practices (captions, alt text, clear language) – training will be provided.

Museum Assistant

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

•Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.

•Provide a high standard of administrative support using MS Office packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, filing, mail management and other duties.

•Financial administration including sourcing, ordering, processing invoices and undertaking cash holder duties using the company’s financial system and processes.

•Keep records, statistics and provide periodic analysis of figures as required.

•Source and order consumables and/or stock for the building, the shop, the office and the café.

•Oversee till and credit card operations and reconcile all monies through the finance system. Bank all monies accordingly.

•Assist the Assistant Operations Manager to co-ordinate recruitment, induction, training and management of seasonal staff including organising and providing emergency cover as required.

•Compile staff rotas and process timesheets.

•Supervise all seasonal staff and daily Health & Safety checks on Saturdays (Apr-Oct) and in the absence of the AOM.

•Assist AOM with administration tasks including visitor surveys, funding applications and local no cost marketing and promotions initiatives.

•Assist with meetings, activities, events and associated catering requirements.

•Provide assistance and guidance to visitors, staff and volunteers.

•Assist with the organisation and running of exhibitions, activities and special events.

•Maintain an awareness and knowledge of the risk management responsibilities appropriate to their role, as identified within the HLH Risk Policy and associated guidance documentation.

Climate & Environment Administrator

JOB PURPOSE

The Climate & Environment team have instigated a 3 year Energy Management Improvement Project. The purpose of this project is to improve our energy management to enable the Trust to reduce energy use and contribute to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.  The focus is on four key areas: metering strategy; monitoring & reporting; training & capacity building; and site-based support. A key component of this project is the metering strategy – producing an accurate list of all gas, electric and water meter locations and their status across the Trust’s entire portfolio, upgrading all meters to be automated and migrating them to a new energy management portal. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of administrative support for this aspect of the project. They will ensure all general administration is undertaken diligently, efficiently and carried out within the Trust’s procedures and policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ensure all general administrative tasks are undertaken efficiently, effectively and timeously, including (but not limited to):

• Meetings support (agendas, minutes, support documentation, follow up actions and next steps).
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required, as fitting the grade and scope of the role.
• Manage meter upgrade appointments process (electricity & gas) – liaise with supplier & property, ensuring everyone has relevant information
• Report regularly on progress with upgrades and summarise issues arising (which might require technical input)
• Monitor meter faults via Stark portal and instigate action then monitor progress on fault rectification
• Manage meter portfolio spreadsheet, providing regular updates on progress and where action needs to be taken
• Help arrange visits to properties (when needed) to make sure access is available and property staff are aware – set up a prioritisation process for visits
• Liaise with suppliers for solutions with meter upgrades when technical issues arise, with support from the Energy Administrator
• Generate basic consumption reports if required

Library Team Supervisor

Library Team Supervisor, Erskine, 35 hours, Temporary up to 12 months, Grade 06: £33,470.46- £35,313.71 p.a.

To manage, develop and promote a community-focused library, to supervise a team of library staff, and to be responsible for the provision of a high-quality library service, including a programme of library events and activities.

You may be required to work at any locations across OneRen in accordance with the needs of the business.

Work Hours:

Week 1

Monday 9am – 5pm, Tuesday 12.30pm – 8pm, Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm

Week 2

Monday 9am – 5pm, Tuesday 12.30pm – 8pm, Wednesday 9am – 5pm, Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 9am – 5pm (all with a 1 hour unpaid lunchbreak apart from Tuesday which is 30 minutes)

Closing date: 26 July 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

To apply, please click the “apply now” button below.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a PVG Disclosure Scotland check.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit their website.

Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds including those with disabilities and candidates who have ‘care experience’.

Electrical Maintenance Technician

About Us

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 and services, from boating, and mooring, 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.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team based in Grangemouth covering the lowlands canal network. The role is offered on a permanent basis, working Monday – Friday, 8am-3.30pm with some flexibility required.

Applicants must have served an appropriate, recognised engineering apprenticeship or have equivalent, relevant qualifications, along with practical experience working within the discipline.

Using technical expertise, you will undertake breakdown response, fault investigation, repair, maintenance and improvement works to a variety of equipment and installations throughout the canal network, including The Falkirk Wheel, Automated Moving Bridges, Hydraulic automated Locks.

Desired experience would include installation and maintenance of rotating equipment, actuated valves, instrumentation and PLC control systems.

Basic mechanical knowledge is desirable, but cross skill training is available.

About the Reward

This role offers a progressive salary starting of £36,776 – £40,187 plus an 11.25% Variable Hours allowance and £850 Outdoor Working allowance.

Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 224 hours, plus 6 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

About You

Flexibility and initiative are key as responding to emergency breakdowns is part of the role. The post requires frequent outdoor work, in all weather conditions, working both as part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as without immediate supervision.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

Recognised apprenticeship in an engineering discipline or equivalent qualification
HNC (or similar level) in an engineering discipline.
Knowledge working within the following areas: Electrical, Instrumentation & Control.
Experience working with 3 phase and single-phase motors, variable speed drives, actuated valves, electrohydraulic systems, Instrumentation and telemetry, fluid pumps and PLC control systems.
Full UK Driving Licence
Good Communication Skills
Strong Health & Safety Awareness
Computer literate with experience of using MS Office Packages
Day to day tasks:

Working within your skill set, experience, knowledge, training, and ability, deliver the planned preventative maintenance programme.
Fault investigation and emergency breakdown response.
Under supervision, produce recommendations to minor problems.
Providing inspection, monitoring, and reporting on the condition of engineering assets.
Provide business administration support to ensure accurate documentation and recording of all maintenance activities and duties using asset management software.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues, to ensure technical, health, safety, and environmental performance.
Participation in an out of hours standby rota as and when required.
Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Maintenance Technician

About Lost Shore Surf Resort

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.

About the role – Maintenance Technician
Our Maintenance Technician will play a vital role in keeping our Surf Resort in top shape! You’ll be hands-on with the cove, wave generator, and water treatment system, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Plus, you’ll maintain and enhance our buildings, accommodation units, and the entire site, making sure our visitors have an unforgettable experience every day. If you’re passionate about maintenance and eager to make a real impact, we want you on board!

What you’ll do
– Carrying out reactive and preventative planned Maintenance at Lost Shore Surf Resort (LSSR) Edinburgh.
– Working as a Team Member of the Maintenance Team, the role involves out of hours work and at times, lone working. You will be working an average of 40 hours per week over 4 x 10 hr shifts.
– Accountable for delivering a world class visitor experience in a safe, appropriate and legally compliant manner.
– Reporting to the Estates Director and working with and alongside Maintenance Team Members.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
– Demonstrate exceptional independence and problem-solving skills, coupled with a dedication to addressing issues promptly and effectively.
– Have mechanical engineering experience or general maintenance background.
– Comfortable with a customer-centred approach to work, maintaining high standards and building solid relationships with team members and customers alike.
– Show outstanding organisational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a clear understanding of the way in which our resort operates.
– Display resilience, composure, and the ability to handle challenging situations, to think on your feet and be able to prioritise the best outcome for all concerned.

Kitchen Porter

About Lost Shore Surf Resort

Lost Shore Surf Resort is a destination for people who love great waves, good food, and shared experiences. Our food offering is growing fast, with Lost Kitchen and Lost Flock already delivering high energy and high quality for guests. We are now looking to expand our kitchen team with people who want to be part of a positive, forward-thinking environment.

About the role
The Kitchen Porters play a pivotal role in supporting the Food and Beverage Team, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional culinary experiences. They take charge of the bustling wash-up area, maintaining impeccable cleanliness and display good organisational skills.

What you’ll do
– Supporting the Food and Beverage (F&B) Operation and Events Programme at the Lost Shore Surf Resort (LSSR), Edinburgh.
– Working closely with the kitchens to ensure safe and clean areas of preparation.
– Keeping the back of house clean, organised and free of obstruction.
– Maintaining the bin stores and making sure all recycling policies are adhered to.
– Assisting with any jobs the manager finds applicable.
– Assisting with putting orders away and re stocking kitchen.

Ways of Working
Upholding LSSR’s commitment to health and safety excellence, ensuring all training records are perfectly maintained and operations run smoothly within regulatory frameworks. We need you to actively uphold a culture of safety and vigilance, making LSSR the ultimate destination for professionals who prioritise safety and excellence in their work environment.

Qualifications
– Experience in a high turnover venue.
– A fantastic level of cleanliness and organisational skills.
– A willingness to help
– A want to be part of a team

Food & Beverage Team Member

About Lost Shore Surf Resort

We are the largest inland wave pool in Europe, next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena.

It comprises of three open kitchens, bar/café, in house market an adjoining private event space and accompanying public event programme. A forward-thinking space that celebrates the very best in Scotland’s produce and wider cultural landscape. Canteen is one of Scotland’s most dynamic foodie destinations that helps put Lost Shore firmly on the map.

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, 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.

About the role

Food and Beverage Team members are essential parts of the F&B Front of House and Events team, working closely with the F&B Manager, Assistant Manager and the Team leader. As a Team member you will provide a world-class visitor experience in F&B and Events, ensuring safety, hygiene, and legal compliance.

What you’ll do

Visitor Experience: Collaborate with F&B management team to understand and exceed visitor expectations, ensure visitor satisfactions are met and surpass targets for repeat visitors, act on feedback to maintain high standards, and deliver quality services.
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 personal training records, comply with Risk Assessments, operate within licence and permit parameters
Skills required

A passion for hospitality.
A want to serve customers and progress in the hospitality sector.
An outgoing attitude and a personable quality.

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.

Visitor Services Supervisor – Food & Beverage

JOB PURPOSE
To provide operational coordination and supervision of catering, visitor services, and events in line with the Trust’s policies, priorities, performance standards and targets to contribute to the enjoyment of the property by visitors and members, and help ensure commercial, financial, and conservation objectives are achieved.
The Visitor Services Supervisor at a Trust property plays a pivotal role ensuring that the management objectives are achieved through excellent customer service, and, with delegated responsibility for catering, events and duty management is very often the “face” of the Trust to visitors and suppliers. As such, they directly influence public perceptions of the Trust and are crucial to developing and maintaining the property’s local/national reputation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Supervising/undertaking the day-to-day operation of the cafe and environs to ensure an excellent customer/visitor experience. This includes supervision of:
 Visitor services, Catering and events (including ordering);
 Line management of Visitor Services Assistants (including rota administration)
 Duty management and oversight/maintenance of the property
 Ensure the property social media is managed to generate interest, engagement and help drive visitors
 Ticketing & Membership sales (to targets) and general customer service (individuals, education visits, other groups);
 Security of the Property;
 Health & Safety procedures, emergency procedures, and environmental procedures;
 Deputising for the Visitor Services Manager / Operations Manager on-site and off-site as required.

Responsible for day-to-day financial administration at the property, including:
 Ensuring the completion of Cash/till reconciliation;
 Week-end reports and reconciliation;
 Completion of the banking and all cash handling processes.

Supporting the Visitor Services / Operations 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.

Head of Heritage & Enterprise

Help shape the future of one of Scotland’s most important heritage destinations.
New Lanark Trust is seeking an exceptional strategic leader to help write the next chapter in the story of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

As Head of Heritage & Enterprise, you will join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in balancing heritage conservation with commercial ambition. Working across heritage, enterprise, fundraising, partnerships and visitor experience, you will help ensure New Lanark remains both internationally recognised and financially sustainable for generations to come.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic growth, develop new income streams, secure funding, build influential partnerships and champion one of Scotland’s most significant cultural assets on the national and international stage.

You will work alongside experienced operational managers, providing strategic direction while leading our heritage, education and World Heritage teams.
We are looking for an ambitious and innovative leader who combines commercial awareness with a passion for heritage and public engagement.

We’re looking for someone who has:
• Proven strategic leadership experience.
• Experience of developing partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
• A track record of securing funding and developing sustainable income streams.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify new opportunities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A passion for heritage, education and community engagement.

In return we offer
• The opportunity to shape the future of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• A senior leadership position within one of Scotland’s most recognised heritage organisations.
• An opportunity to make a genuine long-term impact.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Employee benefits and discounts.

Fundraising Manager

Use your exceptional fundraising skills and experience to save endangered species from extinction and improve people’s lives through closer connections with nature. Join our small but highly successful team based in the heart of Edinburgh Zoo and you will have an amazing opportunity to make an impact on conservation in Scotland and around the world!

Who we are:

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world where nature is protected, valued and loved. Our 2030 strategy includes three ambitious pledges: to reverse the decline of 50 species; to create deeper connections with nature for more than one million people; and to enable more than 100 communities to better connect with nature.

The importance of your role:

Individual giving and corporate support are vital to the delivery of RZSS’s ambitious strategy and the Fundraising Manager is a senior role. Working with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues across RZSS, the post-holder will manage a small team to deliver inspiring multi-channel campaigns for individual giving, legacies and patrons as well as expanding a new major donor programme. The postholder will also manage the corporate partners programme and support the expansion of corporate sponsorship opportunities.

This hugely varied role will include responsibility for developing our donor journey, managing relationships with major donors, leading events and donor visits whilst ensuring all supporters receive excellent stewardship. The fundraising team are based in Edinburgh Zoo (albeit this role can be offered as a hybrid position). This is a permanent full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week.

Some of the things you’ll do:

Manage the day-to-day delivery of the Fundraising team, implementing innovative strategy and business plans, including resource management for current and future needs, identifying opportunities, setting, and monitoring targets/budgets to maximise income from funders.
Manage all aspects of the Fundraising team’s work which includes donation campaigns, crowdfunding, Patron’s programme, Corporate Partners programme, Corporate Sponsorship, and grants.
Develop or advise on medium – long term strategic relationships with key stakeholders/advocates/partners, including cultivation events and leading on proposals, to gather intelligence, build up and maintain constructive relationships for fundraising-related purposes.
Responsible for negotiating major contracts with suppliers and contractors and managing the delivery and development of outsourced contracts for the Department, ensuring they are managed in a professional manner which contributes to the profitability and reputation of RZSS.

What we’re looking for:

CIOF fundraising qualifications or equivalent experience
Knowledge of donor cultivation and stewardship principles

Good understanding of the external fundraising environment in Scotland

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, communicating confidently with Leadership teams and other departments to deliver high-level cultivation and stewardship activity with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Practical application of using CRM databases e.g. Raisers Edge/ThankQ or another relevant database management system

For further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria – please see the ‘related documents’ section under the site location map.

What you’ll get in return:

Starting salary of £48,453 or £49,665 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £54,007 per annum
37.5 working week (may require some evening/ weekend working on occasion)
34 days annual leave
Discount in both retail/catering
Access to a healthcare plan
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), that provide 24-hour counselling and support, including health, legal, finance, wellbeing and family advice
Employer contributory pension scheme

You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.

If this role excites you and aligns with your career aspirations, click APPLY now.

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate’s right to work in the UK and Basic Disclosure check.

Please note that shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live.? The advert will close once a successful candidate has been found.

Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications, as soon as possible.

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.

Enterprise Officer

Post Title: Enterprise Officer
Terms: Full-time (37.5 hours/5 days per week), 2-year fixed term
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Located at: Scottish Fisheries Museum, St Ayles, Harbourhead, Anstruther, KY10 3AB
Working Pattern: Anticipated 80% field-based / 20% office-based

Overview of the Role:
The Enterprise Officer is a critical, new role responsible for driving and diversifying income generation streams for the Scottish Fisheries Museum. The primary objective is to enhance the Museum’s financial sustainability by developing strategic commercial and fundraising initiatives, building key partnerships, and increasing membership and sponsorship revenue.

This role reports to the Business Manager and it has an anticipated 80% field-based / 20% office-based working pattern.

The role is funded for two years by the Museums Galleries Scotland Museum Futures programme.

About the Museum:
The Scottish Fisheries Museum was founded in the old fishing port of Anstruther, at a property known as St Ayles, as a trust and charity in 1969, to collect, record and interpret the history of the fishing industry in Scotland. The Museum collections of over 65,000 artefacts, including full size fishing vessels, received ‘Recognition of National Significance’ status in 2007. The Museum has a small team of paid staff plus significant volunteer support.

The Museum has full Accreditation status as a ‘nationally styled’ museum and is a major tourist attraction and community hub in the East Neuk of Fife.

The Scottish Fisheries Museum is committed to promoting fair work practices and ensuring a positive working environment for all employees. It is an Accredited Living Wage Employer and has been certified by the Living Wage Foundation.

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