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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 Caledonian Canal Centre team in Fort Augustus. You will be a passionate and supportive team player who is both an effective leader and follower. Ideally an experienced Sous Chef who has had similar roles in a fresh food premises but this position could also be suitable for a strong commis chef looking to progress with their career.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, and with a starting salary of £26,110 (Band B). Working hours 37 hours per week on a shift pattern of 4 days on, 2 days off .

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:
Daily running of the kitchen
Food preparation as required
Working alongside Sous Chef and the front of house team to ensure the smooth running of the Caledonian Canal Centre F&B offer
Ensuring health and safety records are kept up to date.
Managing food purchase and storage
Menu planning and managing COS in line with budgets
Maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
Be aware of the food preparation level during busy and quiet times

Qualifications and knowledge required:
NVQ Level 2 or above in Catering

Skills and experience required:
Previous experience working in a similar role
A full driving licence

Qualities & abilities required:
Good communication and team working
Highly organised with excellent planning
Able to work under pressure in a high-paced environment

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

Full-time, fixed term to June 2027, based in Edinburgh (hybrid/onsite)

Edinburgh Biomes is the most exciting and visionary project being undertaken by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) since its relocation to its fourth site at Inverleith in 1820. The project aims to conserve plant life for generations to come.
Edinburgh Biomes is central to RBGE’s response to the twin challenges of the biodiversity crisis and climate emergency. In a world where 40% of plant species are estimated to be under threat, our mission has never been more urgent.

The project will protect global plant science and conservation through the restoration of the Garden’s A-listed historic Palm Houses, modernist Front Range, and research houses. It will also provide new facilities for cutting edge plant science, accelerating RBGE’s research into plant pests and pathogens.

Edinburgh Biomes has now reached the construction stage, and we are looking to recruit an experienced project manager to support in its delivery. Reporting into our Head of Edinburgh Biomes Programme, you will work with internal colleagues, external consultants, contractors, and partners to support and co-ordinate the delivery of the programme works using construction management tools and techniques.

This is a key post in the project team and will be critical to its success. Applicants should have demonstrable professional and technical experience in design, construction, procurement and project management, and a record of delivering a range of planning and successfully implementing major capital projects.

The recruitment brochure for the role is attached and full application details can be found on the RBGE website: https://www.rbge.org.uk/about-us/working-with-us/vacancies/

Informal enquiries on the role can be addressed to Claire Monk at cmonk@rbge.org.uk

Closing date: Midday (GMT) Friday 21 June 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 9/16 July 2024
Project Information: https://www.rbge.org.uk/news/edinburgh-biomes

If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application hasn’t been successful on this occasion. No recruitment agencies please.

We are looking for a Ground & Maintenance Worker to join our team at the Highland Folk Museum, who will provide a high standard of grounds maintenance, ensure the museum environment is cared for and ensure that the site is kept clean, tidy and safe.

For more information on this role and how to apply, please click on the link below.

Glasgow Life

Event Partnerships Officer
£28,570.33 – £32,352.00
Location: Commonwealth House, Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH
Ref: GLA12034

Glasgow Life is looking for an Event Partnerships Officer to join us on a full time permanent contract. As Event Partnerships Officer you will be joining our in-demand events team. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports events in the city

More about our Events team
Glasgow Life is the strategic lead for events in the city. The team invests to attract, create and grow major cultural and sporting events. We deliver high-profile annual events, including the Merchant City Festival, Glasgow Mela, the World Pipe Band Championships and Glasgow’s winter events. We also deliver one-off major events and programmes, most recently delivering the World Athletics Indoors Championships 2024, the inaugural 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships and European Capital of Sport 2023, with planning underway to host UEFA EURO 2028. Our team are the initial point of contact for events coming to the city. This includes working with local, national and international partners to maximise the economic, marketing and social benefits of events to the city. We aim to position and promote Glasgow as a world-leading event destination boosting the city’s tourism profile, while driving positive impacts and legacies for local communities.

About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We stage world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.

The role
As Event Partnerships Officer, you will be an integral part of the team supporting the management of the citywide events subvention process including finance administration, governance and reporting for the Events team and assisting with initiatives to support delivery of the events strategy. This also includes assisting with event enquiries and events that we provide funding to.
You will report to the Event Partnerships Manager and work alongside the Event Partnerships team and with the wider team.
The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as Event Partnerships Officer you’ll need:

Essential Criteria:
An appropriate level of qualification/training or employment experience in cultural and/or sporting events sector.
Ability to manage and deliver high quality work across multiple projects.
Experience of processing and monitoring budgets and related financial activity.
Ability to communicate across agencies, government and hierarchies at all levels.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use software packages such as Microsoft Word, Project, Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel.
Accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable Criteria:
HNC or HND Event Management.
Employment experience in cultural and/or sporting events.
Knowledge of the operational and delivery elements of events.
Experience of Microsoft Office.

You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.

Some of our roles are currently piloting hybrid working, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.

Our Albion Street office has great links to public transport and parking nearby.

This role is working Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, 35 hours a week.

We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Dates: Closing date 16th June 2024 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 24 June 2024
Benefits at Glasgow Life
• A holiday allowance of 30 days plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). This will rise to 35 days after 5 years
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – which pays 19.3% in employer contributions
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible retirement
• Family-friendly policies

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

To apply for this vacancy online please visit Event Partnerships Officer – GLA12034 | Glasgow Life | myjobscotland
Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 16th June 2024

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Key Purposes of the job will be met by:

Ensuring the conservation and practical maintenance of the garden and policies – whether through delegation to other staff/volunteers, or personal participation – in terms of:

Practical horticulture (e.g. including managing trees and shrubs, herbaceous and bog plants, half-hardies, annuals and bulbs; turf care; pest/disease/weed control; composting and soil improvement; hard-landscaping and path care; glasshouse care and plant propagation; plant sales management);

Plantsmanship (e.g. the identification, knowledge and understanding of this high calibre plant collection, including recording [using IrisGB database], and labelling of individual plants and recognized collections);

Research and development (e.g. research into historical precedents and practical contemporary solutions to inform proposed activities and projects; support to the planning, design and implementation of restoration and/or development projects);

Interpretation (e.g. through the development and delivery of events such as introductory talks, presentations, guided tours or practical demonstrations and workshops, garden trails, digital media and contribution to guide-books or leaflets) to include the impact of Phytophthora at the property. In particular, the Head Gardener will take an active role in promoting the garden and property through digital media.

Ensuring an appropriate management regime of the garden and policies that includes the management of:

staff and volunteers (e.g. recruitment, induction, direction, development, performance management) such that they are fully equipped, organised and motivated to undertake their duties to the required Trust standards;

budgets (e.g. helping set future budgets, phasing, monitoring, pro-active and re-active adjustments to current budgets, managing project finance) such that the gardens’ finances are in line with budget within the context of the wider property and project budgets;

health, safety and the environment in line with stated Trust policies and approaches to ensure the health and welfare of staff/volunteers;

machinery and equipment (e.g. ensuring timely and appropriate repairs, purchases and servicing) and its use (e.g. training, risk assessments and HAVS logs);

recognition of the Trust’s Environmental Policy with respect to sustainable gardening activities, including energy, water, peat & pesticide-use;

daily, weekly, yearly and longer-term management and operational workplans and reporting in the context of the property’s statements of significance, action plans and heritage garden management objectives (and contribution to preparing these plans) to ensure that activities are prioritised and planned to optimise the use of resources;

customer service and care from garden staff/volunteers, and in the broader sense of facilities and “visiting experience”, to ensure that the properties’ reputation for excellence is maintained and enhanced;

administration to enable gardening activities to be undertaken and recorded efficiently;

3. Participating fully in the property’s wider “management team”, supporting the Operations manager & Visitor services manager strategically and practically with the operation of the property.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensuring a high standard of health and safety practice is followed while undertaking practical maintenance and conservation at Culloden Battlefield.

Ensure you follow all relevant and appropriate Health and Safety Risk Assessments and activity procedures.

Complete all relevant Health, Safety and Welfare logs relevant to your work and ensure compliance with COSHH

Assist in delivery of all operations to ensure, where relevant and practical, the property is managed to reduce risk to the visiting public.

Have an awareness of specific environmental risks relevant to working on the property, e.g. Lyme’s disease.

Carry out essential estate maintenance to a high standard – this will include

Small scale repairs to fences, benches, gates and other countryside furniture

Using and maintaining equipment including fencing tools, brush cutters and woodchippers

Day to day care of the conservation grazing herd including cattle, goats and horses.

Undertaking conservation work while following guidelines and regulations around scheduled monuments and archaeological sites

Interacting with visitors at the site to communicate key visitor safety messages and act as a positive ambassador for the site and the NTS

Work with and supervise volunteers in a safe and responsible manner helping them to maximize their input to the work needed at the site and their enjoyment of the experience

Work across the Culloden Cluster supporting Abertarff House and Hugh Millers as necessary

Support community engagement projects and ecological surveys on site to improve landscape management

We are seeking a full-time, 12-month Visitor Services Assistant who will work as part of our Museum Visitor Services team. Reporting to the Visitor Services Supervisor the primary duties and responsibilities will include:

a) Opening and closing the museum
b) Supervising the museum, maintaining the safety and security of visitors, volunteers, and the collection
c) Welcoming visitors, taking money, and issuing tickets
d) Handling cash
– Issuing tickets to visitors

– Cashing up at the end of day

– Transferring monies to Finance Department

– Selling books, posters, and other stock

e) Recording the number of visitors
f) Recording shop sales and keeping stock of shop items
g) Daily front of house housekeeping, i.e. Leaflet replenishment and wiping cases.
h) Answering or taking enquiries to pass on to volunteers and staff.
This role is full-time, 35 hours a week working shifts that will rota over weekdays and weekends.

Experience/Qualifications/Key Skills
This post requires experience of using standard systems (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook) as well as previous experience of cash handling. You will have good organisation, verbal and written skills and a knowledge of/interest in the history of surgery and medicine is desirable. A good level of education with at least credit level Standard Grade English or equivalent is required.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s and agencies need not apply.

Reporting to: Visitor Experience and Events Director
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 DOE
Hours: Full time, permanent

At Dynamic Earth, we’re thrilled to host over 400 events each year, with a vibrant focus on science and sustainability! Each event is a testament to our commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of our planet while championing sustainable practices. From engaging science fairs and interactive workshops to eco-friendly conventions and green initiatives, we prioritize creating experiences that inspire and educate. Our dedication to these principles ensures that every event not only delights our guests but also promotes a sustainable future. Join us in celebrating innovation, education, and environmental stewardship at our dynamic array of events!

Conferences and Meetings

Our Biosphere can host up to 300 people for a conference and can be split into two smaller rooms. Both rooms are equipped with the latest technology and supported by a professional events team. We also have a selection of small meeting rooms for breakout groups.

Dinners and Receptions

Our stratosphere has space for up to 550 for a banquet or dinner dance. We can transform the Stratosphere into any colour with our state-of-the-art LED colour change lights. Our Ozone is a soundproofed space and can be used as a dance floor or independently as a drinks reception, breakout room or smaller dinner space.

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Hospitality will act as the lead on all events and catering activities within Dynamic Earth to help support our mission of being the go to destination for events in Edinburgh. You will lead the development and delivery of the Events and Hospitality strategy and operational plans. The role requires a solid understanding of Events Management, Business Development and Food and Beverage activities.

You will push for new innovations and better ways to promote our offerings as a venue. You will focus on driving efficiencies across all our departments to support our strategic priorities and targets.

Job Description and Duties

– Strategic Thinking and Leadership – Foster strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues across all departments at Dynamic Earth, ensuring teams receive professional advice and support to meet their organisational goals and targets. You will ensure that all decisions support the strategic goals and ambitions of the organisation. You’ll also play an active role in our Extended Leadership team – building new ideas and better connectivity between function Heads and their departments.
– Team Management and Development – Provide professional leadership and direction for the Hospitality function, ensuring the team has the expertise and skills needed to deliver pro-active, high quality services drawing on external best practice. Act as a mentor to your teams to assist in their development and progression.
– Product Development and Partnerships – With the support of the Visitor Experience and Events Director, you will lead on all product development and partnership opportunities on behalf of Dynamic Earth. This includes analysing client demographics and feedback using surveys, analytics and other tools to better understand our clients and the market. You will reach out to local business and suppliers to foster opportunities for Dynamic Earth to build Partnerships to enhance our food and beverage offerings.
– Budgets and P&L Management – Agree annual budgets and operational plans with the Visitor Experience and Events Director and take responsibility for tracking, approving and reporting on activities, performance and expenditure. You will ensure that clear P&Ls are kept maintaining the profitability of our events to ensure that targets are met.
-Project Management – You will lead on all projects relating to hospitality including managing cross departmental collaboration where appropriate.
-Business Partnering – Working with our marketing team to ensure we showcase and share the success of our science and sustainability events by crafting and delivering compelling brand stories that highlight our achievements and impact.

Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

Essential

-You will be an effective line manager to ensure colleagues are well supported, trained and motivated.
-You will know how to manage and develop annual budgets, project budgets and manage delivery against budgetary levels.
-We are proud to see Passion, Caring and Inclusive as three cross-cutting Values. You will bring these values to life to encourage your colleagues to share them too, to build a strong common culture.
-You will be an innovative thinker with the ability to think outside the box.
-You will have excellent organisational skills with the ability to delegate, manage and prioritise tasks under pressure.

Desirable

-Experience in a Food and Beverage environment.
-A desire to build a professional network.
-Experience of working in the third sector.
-A professional or personal interest in science, earth science and environmental issues.
-An empathy for what Dynamic Earth exists to deliver.

Benefits

-34 days annual leave (which includes 9 bank holidays)
-Complimentary entry to Dynamic Earth for family and friends
-Free staff car-parking
-25% Discount in the Dynamic Earth Gift Shop
-Subsidised meals from the Dynamic Earth Café
-Staff Canteen with complimentary tea and coffee
-Free entry to ASVA member visitor attractions (subject to conditions)
-Limited Gym Membership at Holyrood Hotel (subject to conditions)
-Employee Values Awards
-Matched company pension contribution of 5%
-Confidential advice-line through our Employee Assistance Programme
-Life Assurance cover of 4 times annual salary
-Up to 3 years Critical Illness cover

How to Apply

To Apply please send a CV and covering letter (both circa x2 pages each) to peopleandculture@dynamicearth.org.uk detailing why you are the best candidate for the position.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 14th June.

We are seeking a personable, proactive individual to lead our Front of House, Bar & Kitchen team from the front.

Isle of Raasay Distillery
The Isle of Raasay Distillery has won multiple awards for our products and guest experience since opening in 2017. Borodale House is the Victorian villa at the heart of the Isle of Raasay Distillery and includes our visitor centre, six bedroom luxury accommodation, restaurant, tasting bar and caters for a range of private group bookings and events. The restaurant currently operates at c.30 covers per night and is focussed on quality of service ahead of high throughput. New cabin style rooms are due to be added ahead of the 2025 season to double the capacity of our overnight accommodation.
Responsibilities and Role
The Food and Beverage Manager is an exciting and hands on role to take our customer experience to the next level. We are a unique business catering for many different audiences throughout our distillery visitors centre and accommodation and are seeking an experienced individual with a proactive and energetic approach to leading our hospitality team. You will report to the General Manager of Borodale House and will work with them directly to maintain our high standards of service and further develop the Food and Beverage offering as we add additional capacity to our guest accommodation.
Key Duties
Lead the team during service
Accountable for restaurant performance, both financially and qualitatively
Ordering of stock and responsible for stock takes
Contribute for business planning
Assist in event planning and organising
Creating rotas
Working weekends

Qualifications / Requirements
A proactive, positive attitude
Problem solving abilities
Experience of a similar leadership role in hospitality
Formalised customer service training
Driving Licence

Benefits
£30,000 to £34,000pa depending on the candidate
Share of Tips
Cycle to Work Scheme
Deep discounts on Whisky & Gin
Gym Membership
Accommodation Discount for Friends & Family
Guaranteed Two Consecutive Days off per Week
Separate Accommodation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

You will lead a team to support the overall experience at Gladstone’s Land – visitor experience, café, retail and holiday accommodation:

Driving Gladstone’s Land to achieve its financial targets, maximising income and profitability, using the Trust’s procedures and instructions. You will strive to be efficient and ensure cost effectiveness in all the work you do.

Developing and delivering a programme of stories and events within Gladstone’s Land in collaboration with the Operations Manager and Curator.

You will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the deterioration of the collections with the collections care team, including monitoring environmental controls and cleaning programmes.

Create a culture of ‘exceptional service, every time’. Delivering high standards and a consistently warm welcome within Gladstone’s Land.

You will ensure high standards of presentation across the property, you may have delegated tasks within other departments and you will understand and help deliver your overall property business plan.

Taking responsibility for opening and closing and security of buildings as well as emergency procedure implementation, duty management and providing relief cover as required.

Work closely with other VSMs in the Edinburgh cluster properties to join up the story telling across all sites.

Staff and volunteers – (recruitment, induction, development, motivation, performance management) such that they are fully equipped and motivated to undertake their duties to the required Trust standards and that staffing budgets are adhered to.

Instil a Health & Safety culture across the property, ensuring the team work within the property’s ‘Safe System of Work’ to reduce risk of incidents and accidents to volunteers, employees and visitors.

Budgets – (setting, phasing, monitoring, reporting, pro-active and re-active adjustments together with the Operations Manager) to ensure that the finances are sustainable within the context of the wider property budgets.

Managing visitor-related buildings and facilities (e.g. visitor experience, café, retail and admissions, self-catering accommodation).

Ensuring that the longevity of the Trust’s buildings and fittings are maximised through appropriate maintenance and/or replacement regimes;

To ensure that the property meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and Environmental legislations and procedures including Waste Disposal and Allergens.

Adhering to the sale of alcohol legislation, being a Premises Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Assisting the Gardener Team with general horticultural duties to the required standards expected by the Trust and for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by, visitors. Activities may include:
a. Undertaking practical maintenance of the garden (e.g., managing shrubs and herbaceous borders)
b. Grass-cutting, strimming, hedge-cutting and raking/collection.
c.
Cutting of lawn edges
d.
Hand-weeding of beds and borders
e.
Planting out tender perennial
f.
Application of mulches and compost
2.
Assisting with general property maintenance duties and for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by, visitors. Activities may include:
a.
Refuse disposal.
b.
Raking gravel paths
3.
Assisting as required with the general enjoyment of the gardens and estate by:
a.
Responding to general visitor enquiries
b.
Assisting at events held within the garden or on the estate.
4.
Assisting with interpretation activities such as answering basic horticultural enquiries from visitors and providing clear and accurate plant labeling.
5.
Working with the full-time staff to foster positive relationships with local communities, visitors and promoting the work of the Trust, and actively seeking opportunities to increase Trust membership.
6.
Working with volunteers to ensure they deliver required outputs at the appropriate standard and gain benefits from their volunteering.
7.
Ensuring compliance with the Trust’s health, safety and environment policies and procedures to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers and visitors. This includes recognition of the Trust’s environmental policy with respect to sustainable gardening policies.
8.
Undertaking such other reasonable duties as may from time to time be required to ensure the smooth running of the property as required by the Head Gardener.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
While in the café the apprentice will take direction from the supervisor working alongside other staff. The apprentice will have regular guidance and review from ITC Training Academy, who are working on the Trust’s behalf as our training provider. The employment is for a fixed period of 12 months, subject to continued progression on the course and acceptable performance.
Whilst on site at the café the apprentice will provide a consistently high standard of visitor care at all times:

Welcoming all visitors to the site and processing their catering purchase in a friendly, efficient and knowledgeable manner

Assisting in food preparation and stock management

Answering visitors’ queries about the catering offer, deals, seating, and ingredients

Checking our visitors experience of catering and enquiring whether all their needs are met

Promoting the National Trust for Scotland and the benefits of Trust membership

Always maintain excellent standards of site and personal presentation

Undertake the general ongoing operational cleaning of all areas as necessary

Wearing correct uniform, name badges, or PPE as required
SCOPE OF JOB
Customer Service

Regular interaction with all members of the public
Teamwork

Regular interaction with employee and volunteer colleagues to share daily tasks and support a smooth visitor operation
Sales, stock and financial processes

Help achieve sales targets and membership recruitment targets

Operate tills and share end of day cash reconciliation duties, as appointed by the duty supervisor
Tools/equipment and cleaning chemicals

Occasional user of cleaning chemicals.

Expected to become familiar with and comply with the property’s Health and Safety policies.
The current duties of this job do not require a criminal records (Disclosure Scotland) check to be carried out.