Full Time

Groundsworker

Musselburgh Racecourse is one of the UK’s most progressive racecourses, and one of Edinburgh’s leading hospitality and entertainment venues with 5 Star Visit Scotland accreditation.

Join our team as a Groundsworker!

Musselburgh Racecourse is delighted to offer an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to join our Grounds Team as a Groundsworker on a permanent basis, located in the heart of Musselburgh.

About Musselburgh Racecourse:
Musselburgh Racecourse is one of the UK’s most progressive racecourses, and one of Edinburgh’s leading hospitality and entertainment venues with 5 Star Visit Scotland accreditation. A small, dynamic and fun team.

General Responsibilities include:

Responsible for the maintenance, prep, renovation & repair of racing surfaces.
Assist with the movement of the course running rail.
Maintain and assist all grass areas and non-grass areas on site, to include setting up furniture for race meetings.
Assist with the movement of and laying out of irrigation equipment.
Tractor driving and operating machinery.
Essential requirements:

Basic working knowledge of Health and Safety and a willingness to follow regulations.
Full Clean UK Driving License
Willingness to learn and an appetite for development. A team player.
Spraying certificates (PA1, PA2a and PA6), a sports turf/horticulture/IOG qualification would be an advantage, but not a necessity.
References required.

Salary: Grounds person basic salary range £25k to £31k + overtime, depending on relevant skills and experience.

Hours of work: 39 hours per week, plus additional hours around racing and weekend work.

To apply: email your C.V to recruitment@musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk. No agencies please.

Closing date: 6.11.2026

Head of Exhibitions & Design

National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe with one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world.

As an organisation our values are Creative, Inclusive, Collaborative and Forward-thinking.

We are looking for an experienced and collaborative leader with a passion for creating exceptional audience experiences to join our Exhibitions & Design team.

Benefits of joining us as our Head of Exhibitions & Design include:

Annually alongside your salary, National Museums Scotland contributes 28.97% of this towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
A generous annual leave of 28.5 days – rising to 33.5 after 5 years, plus an additional 8 paid days public holidays
Free access to national (and international) museums and exhibitions
A range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
Access to all the above and more from day one of employment.

About the Head of Exhibitions & Design role:

In this role, you will lead National Museums Scotland’s exhibitions and design activity, working with colleagues across the organisation to create inspiring, audience-focused experiences that bring Scotland’s National Collection to life. Through strategic leadership, creative collaboration and excellent project delivery, you will help shape how millions of visitors engage with our museums, collections and stories.

As Head of Exhibitions & Design at National Museums Scotland you will:

Be responsible for the development, planning and delivery of a strategically driven, engaging and coordinated programme of world class exhibitions and their touring
Take overall responsibility for a programme of investments in our permanent displays coordinating a series of capital investments and refreshment projects.
Be responsible for the delivery of high quality and effective interpretation of visitor content outputs across National Museum Scotland sites.
Lead and maintain high standards of design quality, consistency and coherence across National Museum Scotland sites, including exhibitions, permanent displays, brand development, and communication channels

Skills and experience we’re looking for in our Head of Exhibitions & Design:

Significant experience of managing high profile exhibition and permanent display projects in a museum, visitor attraction or heritage attraction environment
Experience of dealing with a diverse range of people management issues, commensurate with senior manager-level responsibilities
Proven ability to provide strategic leadership and direction for complex exhibition, design and visitor-focused programmes
Ability to champion innovation, creativity and continuous improvement while maintaining organisational standard.
Please be sure to view relevant attachments for this role (available on our Careers Portal: careers.nms.ac.uk) for full details of the position.

The expected closing date for this role is 16/11/2026 (16 NOVEMBER 2026).
The Selection Event is likely to take place either WC 23/11/2026 or W/C 07/12/2026 (7 DECEMBER 2026).

Deputy Head of Philanthropy

Eden Scott is delighted to be working with the National Trust for Scotland, Scotland’s leading conservation and membership charity. They protect and share places, landscapes and collections of national significance so that they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Fundraising is central to achieving the charity’s ambitions. In 2025/26, the Fundraising & Philanthropy team raised more than £15 million against a target of £11.9 million. The Trust is finalising a new five-year fundraising strategy to accelerate high-value fundraising, strengthen long-term supporter relationships and embed a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.

This is an opportunity to join a successful and high-performing team, and to help turn an ambitious fundraising strategy into sustained income and organisational impact. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy, the Deputy Head of Philanthropy will lead an experienced group of fundraising managers, coordinate delivery across a diverse portfolio and connect supporters with some of Scotland’s most significant places, landscapes and collections.

The Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy leads the Trust’s fundraising strategy and sets its strategic direction providing senior operational leadership, translating that strategy into coordinated plans, priorities and measurable results across the fundraising portfolio.

The postholder leads and develops five Fundraising Managers, oversees major campaigns and appeals, and ensures that resources, budgets, data and activity are aligned with the strategy and wider organisational priorities.

Key accountabilities include:

Strategy, performance and organisational leadership:

Support the Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy to implement the fundraising strategy, translating its direction into coordinated annual plans, priorities, targets and performance measures.

People leadership:

Lead, coach and develop five Fundraising Managers, setting clear expectations and holding them accountable for agreed objectives and results.

Supporter experience and fundraising standards:

Lead the development and delivery of a consistent supporter journey that strengthens stewardship, retention and long-term value.

Campaigns and income growth:

Under the strategic leadership of the Head of Fundraising & Philanthropy, direct the planning, delivery and evaluation of major campaigns and appeals to achieve agreed project and income targets.

Financial, data and operational oversight:

Oversee the development and management of income and expenditure budgets, forecasts and recovery plans across the fundraising portfolio.

Stakeholder engagement and representation:

Develop trusted relationships with senior leaders, colleagues and internal stakeholders so that fundraising is integrated into organisational planning and decision-making and represents the National Trust for Scotland at relevant events, conferences and networking opportunities.

Key skills and experience required:

Senior-level experience of leading multidisciplinary fundraising teams and delivering sustained income growth.
A strong track record of translating strategy set by senior leadership into costed plans, priorities, targets and measurable results.
Substantial knowledge of several fundraising disciplines and the ability to lead effectively across a broad portfolio.
Experience of leading complex, high-value campaigns or appeals involving multiple internal stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead, coach and develop experienced managers.

This role offers an excellent competitive salary within a range of £58,132–£63,603 with significant company benefits.

Can be based anywhere across the Central belt of Scotland with occasional travel across Scotland for meetings and events.

Eden Scott is dealing exclusively with the Trust on this vacancy so to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV online and for an informal chat or to receive the full role information pack please call Sally on 07776 662506.

Closing date is 5.00pm Monday 9th November 2026 with interviews w/c 16 November 2026

Marketing Manager

Reports To
Head of Hotel & Leisure/ Head of Heritage and Enterprise

Key Internal Relationships
Senior Leadership Team, Visitor Attraction Operations Managers, Heritage, Catering, Retail, Finance, Estates, Learning & Outreach, Travel Trade, Tickets & Bookings, Hotel & Leisure teams.
Who We Are
New Lanark is one of Scotland’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of the country’s most significant heritage destinations.

Welcoming visitors from across the world, New Lanark combines an internationally significant industrial heritage landscape with a thriving visitor attraction, education programme, community engagement activity and commercial operation.

Our ambition is to protect and promote New Lanark’s Outstanding Universal Value whilst developing sustainable income streams, partnerships and opportunities that ensure the site remains relevant, accessible and financially resilient for future generations.

What You’ll Achieve
As Marketing Manager, you will shape and deliver creative, commercially focused marketing activity across New Lanark Visitor Attraction and New Lanark Mill Hotel, increasing awareness, visits, bookings and revenue.
You will play a key role in growing direct hotel bookings, improving visitor attraction footfall, promoting weddings and events, supporting major seasonal experiences and strengthening the New Lanark brand through effective digital marketing.
Combining strategic planning with hands-on delivery, you will use campaign insights and performance data to maximise return on investment. Your work will contribute directly to visitor spend, hotel occupancy, event attendance and the long-term sustainability of this internationally significant heritage site.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Develop, lead and deliver a coordinated annual marketing strategy and plan for both the Visitor Attraction and New Lanark Mill Hotel, with clear priorities, budgets and measurable objectives.
• Develop campaigns that increase direct hotel bookings, improve website conversion and reduce reliance on third-party booking channels.
• Plan, manage and evaluate integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Create engaging content for social media, websites, email marketing and advertising campaigns.
• Manage all social media platforms, including content planning, community management and reporting.
• Develop and manage Google Ads, Meta Ads and other paid media campaigns.
• Oversee email marketing strategy, database growth and campaign performance.
• Maintain and update website content, event listings and promotional offers.
• Support promotion of key commercial activities, including:
o Seasonal events
o Christmas experiences
o Halloween experiences
o Weddings
o Hotel breaks
o Leisure memberships
o Food and beverage offers
o E-commerce sales
• Coordinate photography, video production and content creation projects.
• Lead media relations activity and prepare press releases.
• Produce promotional materials including brochures, posters, signage and visitor information.
• Monitor digital analytics and campaign performance, reporting on conversion rates, cost per acquisition, return on advertising spend and revenue generated, and recommend improvements.
• Manage marketing budgets and ensure strong return on investment.
• Manage and allocate marketing resources across both operations, balancing seasonal priorities and measuring return on investment.
• Work closely with operational and revenue management teams to identify commercial opportunities, strengthen direct booking performance and support departmental objectives.
• Present marketing updates, performance reports and campaign results to senior leadership and the Board.

Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded marketer who combines creative thinking with strong analytical skills.
The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable developing strategic plans, creating content, managing advertising campaigns and analysing performance data. They will enjoy working across multiple projects and building strong relationships with colleagues throughout the organisation.
Essential Experience
• Proven experience in a marketing management or senior marketing role.
• A relevant marketing qualification or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
• Experience managing paid digital advertising campaigns, particularly Google Ads and Meta Ads.
• Experience developing and implementing marketing strategies.
• Experience creating content across multiple channels, including social media, email and websites.
• Experience managing marketing budgets and reporting on ROI.
• Experience using analytics and reporting tools to inform decision-making.
• Experience coordinating external agencies, suppliers and creative partners.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Essential Skills & Knowledge
• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and best practice.
• Social media management and content planning.
• Google Ads and Meta Ads campaign management.
• Email marketing and audience segmentation.
• Website content management systems, particularly WordPress.
• SEO and website optimisation.
• Google Analytics (GA4) and Search Console.
• Copywriting and content creation skills.
• Campaign planning, budgeting and performance reporting.
• Graphic design platforms such as Canva.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret data and make evidence-based recommendations.
Desirable
• Experience within tourism, hospitality, heritage, leisure or visitor attractions.
• Knowledge of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and heritage tourism.
• Photography and videography experience.
• Experience using Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Shopify, Guestline and DigiTickets.
• PR and media relations experience.
• Experience working with travel trade, schools or group travel markets.
• Experience managing e-commerce activity.
Personal Attributes
• Commercially focused and results driven.
• Creative, innovative and full of ideas.
• Passionate about storytelling and audience engagement.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong relationship builder and team player.
• Confident communicator with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic about heritage, tourism and destination marketing.
• Curious and proactive, with a willingness to spend time on site understanding the visitor experience.
• Committed to delivering measurable outcomes that increase visibility, footfall, bookings, spend and income.
Employment Details
• Salary: £37,500 per annum, paid monthly in arrears.
• Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, normally Monday to Friday.
• Location: New Lanark World Heritage Site, Lanark, South Lanarkshire.
• Working arrangement: Predominantly office-based. Limited home working may be considered by mutual agreement, subject to operational requirements and regular on-site attendance.
• Occasional weekend working is required for key events. By prior agreement, working days may be adjusted or time off in lieu taken for additional hours worked.

Curator (Exhibitions)

Contract Type: Permanent
Grade: FC07
Salary: £34,914.86 – £43,437.09
Hours: 36 per week
Location: Kirkcaldy Galleries (base) – with travel to Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries, St Andrews Museum and Bankhead, Glenrothes
Job Reference: ON000645

We are OnFife and we know how valuable creativity is to our communities. Whether we’re helping people learn or making them laugh – we’re here to bring people together and make them feel good. Our spaces are some of Fife’s favourite places – from historic buildings to mobile libraries, award-winning new destinations to much-loved community hubs. Museums, theatres, galleries, libraries, and archives – we offer them all. We’re built on strong values, and those values make us who we are – Fearless, Inviting, Fair and Exciting.

We’re a Real Living Wage employer, and we offer a local government pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and flexible working opportunities. We have a dedicated training scheme offering professional development opportunities and you can also access our employee discount scheme which offers local and national savings and a range of employee benefits.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Curator (Exhibitions) to join our team due to a retirement. The post is for 36 hours and is a permanent contract. Your days of working Monday – Friday but will flex to meet the business needs and this will include weekend and evening working.

You’ll work as part of a team to curate & co-curate, install, and evaluate high-quality, relevant, and engaging exhibitions, displays, activities, and resources throughout Fife’s Museums & galleries. Working with local communities, individuals, and organisations to promote and inspire interest in heritage and cultural services.

You’ll help with the delivery of OnFife services and contribute to the ongoing development of OnFife.

You can view the full Job Description on our current vacancies page on our website.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and experienced exhibitions curator. You’ll have 3+ years relevant Museums/Gallery exhibition experience with skills including research, loans, collections management & care and design. You’ll have experience interpreting collections for diverse audiences using physical/digital methods. You’ll have collaborative approach to working with community groups and building strong partnerships. And hold degree level qualification in a relevant professional discipline.

You should be willing to have a PVG check this will be paid for by OnFife as part of your induction.

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more information about this role, you can contact Gillian Crumpton, Co-head Cultural Heritage by emailing Gillian.Crumpton@onfife.com.

When you’re ready to apply, please complete our application form and return this along with our completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to hr.fct@onfife.com. The application pack can be downloaded from our current vacancies page on our website.

The closing date for applications is 12noon on Thursday 5 November 2026.

OnFife is an equal opportunities employer.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community and are committed to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Night Porter

Hours: 32-hour contract, shifts will vary to be 10pm – 6am/11pm-7am
Duration: Permanent

The Royal Yacht Britannia, voted as the World’s No. 1 Attraction (Tripadvisor), is a five-star visitor attraction and exclusive evening events venue in Edinburgh. The onboard crew are committed to delivering the same standards of excellence that were expected when Britannia was in service.

Fingal, a former Northern Lighthouse Board tender, is permanently berthed on Leith’s vibrant waterfront and has been transformed into a five-star luxury floating hotel, restaurant, bar and events venue.

Events
Join our elite Events department, which hosts exclusive and elegant evening dinner and drinks receptions on board Britannia and Fingal Hotel. We are looking for a Night Porter to join our warm and professional team, working after events have finished, you will reset the ships’ dining areas to an exceptional standard, ensuring they are ready to welcome guests the following day.

Key responsibilities:

• Take pride in transforming our dining and service areas after each event, leaving every space beautifully presented and ready to welcome colleagues and guests the following day.

• Bring each venue back to life by arranging tables, chairs and service equipment to the required layout, creating a seamless, walk-in-ready start for the next day’s team.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience in front-of-house or luxury hospitality would be an advantage, giving you a strong understanding of the exceptional standards our guests expect.

• You will be confident working independently and taking ownership of ensuring every area is ready for the day ahead.

• You will enjoy the independence of night work and be comfortable working the regular 10pm–6am /11pm-7pmshift.

Successful candidates will have:

• A positive, enthusiastic approach

• A flexible, can-do attitude

• Clear, professional communication skills

• A passion for exceptional guest care

• Confidence working independently

• The ability to follow instructions accurately

Company benefits include:

• 6.6 weeks / 33 days pro-rata annual leave

• Staff discounts in the Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom at Britannia and The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar and overnight stays aboard Fingal

• Uniform provided

• Convenient access via public transport links

• Complimentary tickets to Britannia each year of employment

• Up to £1,000 referral bonus through our Recommend a Colleague Scheme

• Up to 1 week / 5 days pro-rata additional long service annual leave

• Options to buy and sell annual leave

• Generous company pension (10% employer contribution, rising to up to 20% with employee contribution)

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Training and development from day one

• Life assurance

• Employee events and celebrations

If you feel you have the personality, skills and experience we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for the role of Night Porter to: recruitment@tryb.co.uk

No agencies please. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, successful candidates will be contacted directly by email.

Closing date: 6 November 2026

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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