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Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd is a year-round visitor attraction offering outdoor activities, an onsite restaurant, bars, cafes and gift shops, with Scotland’s only funicular railway, to reach the top of the mountain and our spectacular views.

We are currently recruiting for a new F&B Manager to oversee the effective running of our catering outlets and drive excellent customer service standards with passion and pride across the department. With line management responsibility for 3 x Front of House Team Leaders, as well as the Head Chef, you will lead the operational and managerial aspects of the food & beverage service, stock and staffing.

This role will suit you if you have:
• Prior experience managing an F&B function in a leisure and tourism setting
• A business, hospitality or management qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office, ICR Epos System, stock control, rota/attendance)
• Excellent customer service expertise and are a standards-driven leader
• Excellent people and organisational skill to effectively manage the F&B team
• A professional yet adaptable approach, with proactive problem-solving skills
• Ability to implement improvements, promote sales, control stock and finances
• Ability to plan and host the F&B aspects of events, group bookings and functions
• A keen enthusiasm for ‘the great outdoors’ (e.g. skiing, biking or hill-walking)

This role presents a great opportunity for an experienced F&B Manager to stamp their mark on a growing business, so if you are keen to know more, please get in touch.

Assistant Experience and Events Manager

Location: Dalwhinnie Visitor Centre

Type: Permanent, Full-time

The Assistant Experience and Events Manager is an integral role responsible for crafting and implementing our experience and events strategy in collaboration with the Regional Brand Home Manager and central Marketing team. You will lead and be responsible for the delivery of the Brand Home experience programme, on and off-site events, and festivals. This will involve having your finger on the pulse on industry trends to ensure we are providing leading experiences and events.

You will be responsible for:

– delivering outstanding and memorable experiences for customers

– providing attentive and quality service to visitors and the team

– leading the day-to-day management of the full Brand Home operations which include; experience, retail, F&B and ensuring compliance

– running overall operations, leading by example, and prioritizing time on the shop floor in order to encourage the team to deliver premier service.

– ensuring the visitor experience operation is ran with excellence

– providing strong and inspirational leadership while crafting an inclusive environment for your team to achieve set goals to ensure we are operating at an elite level

– setting the tone for customer engagement, encouraging people to discover Scotch whisky, and promoting responsible drinking.

– rostering large teams, leading various front of house sectors and have a strategic approach to help develop

– building all Experience operating procedures to ensure our guests leave with an unforgettable experience

– smoothly running operations, including but not limited to staffing, inventory management, behind the scenes operations, product knowledge, experience marketing execution, and event management.

This role will require weekend and evening work, with opening and closing responsibilities. The successful candidate will be based on site only.

To be successful in this role:

This is the perfect position for someone with strong  management experience within a high-end visitor experience/hospitality business/events operation where world class service is a minimum expectation. You’ll be an inspirational leader and empower others to work collaboratively with a positive and enthusiastic approach and the ability to develop, support, train and encourage the team to strive for the best and ensure that you are all set up for success.

You will have a proven track record of working at pace, responding to sales performance, handling multiple priorities and you are results driven with an attention to detail. You will be able to monitor and manage financial KPI’s and be able to implement and execute processes and procedures. Along with this you will be able to harness your expert knowledge within operations, leading large front of house teams and your strong stakeholder management skills as you will be collaboratively working with the Operations, Supply, Retail, Compliance, Finance, and Leadership teams.

This role will have operational complexity and will require advocacy skills, with the ability to think analytically, independently, and strategically. Ideally you will have proven ability to develop strategy and fluently translate this into commercial and operational success.  You will be required to work multiple technology systems for rostering/planning/ticketing etc.

Full training will be provided for you, we just look for individuals who are either hardworking or have a desire to become true brand ambassadors for our whisky portfolio.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including:

Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Contributory pension scheme
Competitive annual bonus (dependent on performance)
Generous holiday allowance
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

About Us

This is a chance to be involved in an ambitious and truly one-of-a-kind team where our aim is to create remarkable and unforgettable experiences across each and every one of our venues across Scotland. Our Malt Brand Homes will take visitors on an immersive, multi-sensory journey through the flavours of Scotland, sharing our love for Scotch with a new generation of whisky drinkers. Visitors will lose themselves in the journey whisky-making in our experiences and make purchases from our fantastic retail offerings. We want our guests to embrace every minute with us and feel the same way we do about our heritage. Being part of Diageo means being a torchbearer for our brands and making them even better for the next generation. It’s a career-defining responsibility. If you have a genuine passion for our craft, our character and our products, help us continue the story and build a great career in the process. 

Dalwhinnie is an iconic visitor centre that provides extraordinary visitor experiences to all our visitors from around the globe.  We captivate and educate our guests whilst leading them throughout our full-sensory interactive tour and tasting experiences. Our people are making history every day and act as true ambassadors for this inspiring brand.  

Create a future worth celebrating!

Hours: Days available will range from 3 – 5 days per week and will include weekends. Daily shifts will be from 5 – 8 hours per day.

The Royal Yacht Britannia is an award-winning, five-star visitor attraction and exclusive evening events venue in Edinburgh, which employs more than 160 staff. This former floating palace of Queen Elizabeth II, usually attracts circa 350,000 visitors a year from around the world, and hosts circa 100 exclusive evening events per annum.

Britannia provides an exceptional experience for visitors. This dedication to excellence has led to the Royal Yacht being rated as Best UK Attraction (Which magazine readers) as well as being Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner, and the top 1% in the world in its category.

Company benefits include:
– 10% employer pension contribution (no employee contribution)
– 33 days pro-rata annual holiday entitlement
– Enhanced long service holiday entitlement
– Life Assurance
– Performance and loyalty payment scheme
– Complimentary tickets
– Staff discount in the Gift Shop, Royal Deck Tea Room and The Lighthouse Bar aboard Fingal
– Free car parking for staff
– Uniform provided
– Full training

Our Visitor Experience department is now looking for a Visitor Assistant and Evening Guide who is enthusiastic, with a smart appearance, excellent communication skills and a passion for exceptional customer care.

The job is based in our Visitor Centre and on board Britannia. The position can be physically demanding as you will be standing throughout the duration of your shift.

Responsibilities include:

– Providing a warm welcome to visitors
– Interacting with visitors throughout their tour
– Helping visitors use their audio handset
– Assisting with queue management
– Work as a guide at Britannia’s exclusive evening events and private tours (£40 per event)
– Any other Visitor Assistant duties as required

If you feel you have the personality, skills and experience we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to recruitment@tryb.co.uk for the attention of Colin Purnell, Visitor Experience Manager.

Closing date: 21st July 2023

No agencies please.

Full-time and permanent
Salary £27,119 – £29,582 per annum (Band 6)
Pay award pending plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

Are you looking for an PA role with a difference? We’re looking for an experienced, professional Administrator to support the Chief Operating Office – Leadership Team (COO LT). 

The role does have some of the typical duties you would expect – email management, organising meetings, minute taking, collating presentations, and drafting correspondence, to name a few. However, the focus will be working autonomously to keep a track of projects, high level plans, conducting research and completing a wide range of tasks for the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

So, if you love being organised, using basic spreadsheets, have great attention to detail, and you excel at supporting / co-ordinating projects, then we want to hear from you!

Whilst an interest in art would be great it’s not essential. However, you must already have extensive experience providing PA support at this level. The ability to work under pressure, flexibly and with professionalism are essential. It’s a busy role which requires a high level of interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and confidentiality.

The difference you’ll make

A considerable amount of time will be focused on supporting the COO however, you will also assist the COO LT, specifically the Director of HR and the Project Office Manager. The Operations team includes HR, Visitor Services, Security, IT, Estates, Procurement, Projects Office, and Health & Safety along with responsibility for a range of change and improvement projects across the organisation.

As the first point of contact you will be required to be well informed, and helpful to our key stakeholders. Your duties will be wide ranging from arranging and co-ordinating key meetings to supporting the COO LT issue high quality management information to the Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees.

The duties also include:

– Helping to plan and fulfil the COO’s daily programme.

– Playing a considerable supporting role to the COO Project Management Office. Supporting the Project Office Manager and the COO – providing a timeline plan of key dates and collating project reports. 

– Organising the COO Programme Group and Programme Steering Board – finalising agendas, receiving and collating papers as well as producing minutes.   

– Solving problems and making decisions on daily work priorities with support from the COO.

Other duties include: 

– Managing and actioning correspondence, prioritising emails and identifying actions.

– Report co-ordination – ensuring reports are prepared on time by the relevant parties and collating information effectively. 

– Providing project support – carrying out research to help develop project plans, tracking actions and organising meetings.

– Organising travel arrangements, events, hospitality, and meeting and greeting guests. 

– Co-ordinating and attending meetings, taking minutes where required and monitoring deadlines. 

– Working with the Director of HR to co-ordinate and attending key meetings, taking minutes where required and monitoring deadlines; minuting the formal meetings held with our Trade Unions; general co-ordinating and setting up other meetings as required; including tracking relevant agreed actions. Providing the Director of HR with procurement administration support.

Who we are looking for

In answering our quick questions tell us more about you, how you meet the requirements, and what you will bring to the role. This will be your opportunity to stand out as well as tell us what you are looking for from us. To succeed in this role, you will need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:

– Proven extensive experience providing high level Administration and PA support to Senior Management. 

– Outstanding communication skills and excellent telephone manner with the ability to work with wide range of people including an understanding for the need for discretion and confidentiality.

– Experience of working with little supervision, using own initiative to make appropriate decisions/problem solve to meet strict deadlines.

– Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise busy workload, identifying and raising potential issues in advance. 

– Excellent literacy skills with ability to draft and proof-read emails/documents with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.  

– Excellent IT skills (minimum intermediate level) – MS Office, OneDrive, and Teams. 

It would help if you also have:

– Experience of diary management.

– Understanding of museums or galleries.

– Knowledge of Gaelic and/or other European languages.

For more information, please see the attached job description or visit our careers portal.

The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 21 June 2023.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at House for an Art Lover for a Sales and Events Manager.

You will be responsible for the running of the Conference, Wedding & Events Sales Department, and overseeing the team to ensure the accurate administration of all events, including weddings, within House for an Art Lover.

The role includes dealing with all marketing, advertising, social media, literature and maintenance of the web site. Additionally conducting show rounds of the venue, liaising with clients and creating/ overseeing all relevant paperwork for bookings to ensure accuracy, and venue requirements are met. Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and attending networking events to build new relationships is also a large part of the role.

Responsible for general venue administration and office management, liaising with and working alongside other departments to ensure smooth running of the business needs. You will be required to train and develop your team. You will work alongside the Operations Manager to ensure efficient day to day operation of the business in the absence of the Chief Executive.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, preferably with a working knowledge of a hospitality operating system. Must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, be PC Literate and have experience of using Microsoft office packages.

40 hours per week office hours, to include occasional weekend work.

Eden Scott is delighted to be working with the National Trust for Scotland, a charity established in 1931, to provide access and enjoyment to the properties, places and collections in its care. They also exist to protect what they look after for future generations to enjoy; and increasingly they are keen to act as a strong conservation voice for heritage and climate change response across Scotland.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the Trust in the role of Cafe Supervisor at Haddo House.

This elegant and luxurious stately home was designed by William Adam with an extensive art collection, including 85 paintings of Aberdeenshire castles by acclaimed Victorian artist James Giles and an annual Haddo Arts Festival in autumn – a celebration of music, literature and art.

A visit to The Courtyard Café is an important part of a trip to Haddo House & Country Park, for tourists and locals alike. The café is a family and dog friendly venue, located within the original stable block at Haddo House. With a mixture of indoor and outdoor seating they aim to cater for everyone, from the grab and go dog walker to the leisurely Sunday brunch crowd.

They pride themselves on a warm welcome and a homely menu, serving up soups, as well as hearty meals such as macaroni cheese and deliciously tasty sandwiches. They also have a variety of treats for the sweet-toothed visitors, not forgetting fabulous scones, seasonal milkshakes, and specialty coffees.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Visitor experience

Offer excellent customer service and ensure all members of the catering team do the same.
Delivering high standards and a consistently warm welcome within the catering department
Act as one of their duty manager team, responsible for ensuring a safe and smooth visitor operation, opening/closing and security of buildings, addressing issues and emergency procedure and providing relief cover, as required.
Catering operation

Plan, prepare, cook, and present food of the highest quality and standard.
Ensure that food is prepared and served in a timely manner.
Lead with menu development ensuring presentation of a high-quality food and drink offer.
Ensure compliance with health and safety, food hygiene, food allergen, licensing, and environmental health standards, completing all related record-keeping.
Accountable for cost-effective stock management, ordering, storage, and wastage control
People management

Supervise the activities of a team of permanent and seasonal Visitor Service Assistants (VSAs), achieving excellent staff performance and motivation through effective induction, training, task-setting and coaching on front and back-of-house routines.
Prepare catering rotas and holiday allocation to meet business needs.
Instill a Health & safety and Environmental health culture throughout the catering operation
Finance Management

Share responsibility for achieving the catering budget together with the F& B Manager
Monitor commercial performance and adjust activities to capitalize on sales opportunities and run a cost-effective catering operation.
Supervise daily café till operations and perform end-of-day income reconciliation
Assist the F&B Manager with menu costing and stock-taking.
We are seeking a candidate with the following skills/experience:

Successful background in supervising and managing a busy catering environment.
Ability to display a real passion for food and customer service.
Ability to be proactive and to take initiative
Computer literacy with excellent ability on MS software.
Excellent leadership and influencing skills, supervising and supporting staff on a daily basis.
Experience of cash handling, monitoring and interpreting financial data
Level 2 Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or above.
Barista experience
Hold a clean and current UK driving licence.
This role offers an excellent competitive salary within a range of £25,603 – £27,318 plus significant company benefits and accommodation on Iona.

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

Eden Scott is delighted to be working with the National Trust for Scotland, a charity established in 1931, to provide access and enjoyment to the properties, places and collections in its care. They also exist to protect what they look after for future generations to enjoy; and increasingly they are keen to act as a strong conservation voice for heritage and climate change response across Scotland.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the Trust in the role of Visitor Services Supervisor (events) at Fyvie Castle.

This magnificent fortress in the heart of Aberdeenshire is a sterling example of Scottish Baronial architecture. Inside, the rooms are filled with antiquities, armour and lavish oil paintings. Out in the grounds the grandeur continues, with a picturesque lake and an unusual glass-roofed racquets court.

This is a broad ranging role which will manage and develop Fyvie Castles functions and events business and corporate -private hires.

The Visitor Services Supervisor will ensure income opportunities are maximised in the context of consistently high standards of customer care and Castle presentation.

Functions at Fyvie Castle can range from intimate family dinners and tours to large corporate events and weddings for up to 90 guests. Every function requires the same level of planning and care, to deliver an outstanding product to their clients. 

As Visitor Services Supervisor you must have good self-motivation and organisational skills and be able to lead a team of staff and external contractors, to deliver events in a smooth and professional manner. 

Key responsibilities of the role include:
Developing and managing relationships of trust with potential and existing corporate and private hire clients, such that Fyvie Castle continually develops and maintains its status as a ‘destination’ venue, renowned for its excellence of customer service.
Supervising teams which include members of other Castle departments and outside contractors such that there is absolute clarity of objectives, tasks and standards; and ensure their delivery towards a collective goal.
Provide duty management cover for the main visitor attraction as and when necessary, as part of a team of duty managers. To ensure the overall visitor experience remains to the highest standard. 
Developing and managing the functions business to increase income as part of the property’s drive for sustainability and help raise the profile of the work of the Trust at Fyvie Castle in its wider context.
Managing allocated budgets to ensure that income targets are met, or exceeded, and that expenditure is prudent and ‘value for money’
Maintaining and recording all communication pertaining to functions and events, such as dealing with emails, keeping the event diary up to date and informing relevant departments of planned activities.
Managing equipment and supplies, such as banqueting furniture, catering equipment and supplies, to ensure the operational efficacy of the Castle. 
Working within the Health & Safety regime to ensure the H&S of staff/volunteers, clients and visitors within the context of the Trust’s “Safe System of Work” regime.
Coordinating, supervising and personally participating in the delivery and staffing of weddings, functions and events with the advice and support of the Visitor Services Manager and other team members.
Demonstrating responsibility and accountability that all functions and events are in line with the Trust’s Environmental Policy.

We are seeking a candidate with the following skills/experience:

Event Management experience demonstrating organisational, time management and coordination skills
Proven sales skills with the ability to achieve targets 
Strong personal belief in the value of excellent customer care with the ability to translate this into actions
Excellent team worker with the ability to work constructively between different teams, and lead and motivate others
Effective verbal and written communication skills combined with confidence in dealing with a wide range of customers
Hold a clean and current UK driving licence. 

This role offers an excellent competitive salary within a range of £25,603 – £27,318 plus significant company benefits.
Eden Scott is dealing exclusively with the Trust on this vacancy so to be considered for this exciting opportunity with a truly unique and best in class employer, please submit your CV online or for an informal chat/to receive the full role information pack please call Sally on 07776 662506.

Eden Scott is delighted to be working with the National Trust for Scotland, a charity established in 1931, to provide access and enjoyment to the properties, places and collections in its care. They also exist to protect what they look after for future generations to enjoy; and increasingly they are keen to act as a strong conservation voice for heritage and climate change response across Scotland.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the Trust in the role of Inner Hebrides Property Manager whose remit includes the wonderful islands of Iona, Staffa, and the Burg estate on the island of Mull.

This is a broad ranging role relying on a wide range of experience and skills as it covers a mix of conservation, visitor services, staff management and community engagement.

The post holder will be required to live on the Isle of Iona and the Trust have accommodation on Iona available for the right person.

This role will lead on ensuring that both the land and built heritage owned by NTS on the Islands of Iona and Staffa, Burg and Macquarie’s Mausoleum on Mull are managed to the highest standards.

You will increase their capacity to achieve conservation goals, financial sustainability and improve visitor engagement in addition to increasing the profile of NTS with communities and visitors and improve the maintenance of rented accommodation.

Local relationships are vital, so the post holder will require a good understanding of how to fit in with island community life.

The post holder will also have a specific role to manage the transition of Maol farm from the current tenancy (ended Dec 2022) and the Burg grazings to systems that ensure their ongoing sustainability and highest standards of conservation management.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Work with NTS colleagues and partners to protect and enhance natural and cultural heritage of Iona, Staffa, Burg and Macquarie’s Mausoleum.
Work closely with colleagues, partners, farmers and crofters to develop and promote highest standards of management on NTS land aimed at maximizing benefits for wildlife and the community.
Maintain regular contact and good working relationships with partners including community councils, neighbouring landowners/land managers, tenants, and relevant agencies and NGOs.
Manage the team (Currently Ranger, Staffa Seasonal Ranger and part time Visitor Services Assistant for Iona shelter).
Increase opportunities for financial sustainability of the properties both through assessing and monitoring costs and identifying and instigating opportunities for income.
Work with colleagues and other stakeholders to bring derelict buildings back into use for housing and enterprise for the benefit of the community and the Trust.
Work with colleagues and contractors to ensure leased properties are well maintained by NTS and are compliant with legislation.
Increase engagement with visitors to help ensure their visits are as inspiring and accessible as possible.
Promote wider understanding of our role and the value of supporting the NTS.
Work with colleagues, local residents, partners and the National Trust for Australia to enact necessary management on Macquarie’s Mausoleum.

We are seeking a candidate with the following skills/experience:

Essential

Demonstrable experience of managing land in line with conservation objectives
Practical farming knowledge
A love of nature, the environment and outdoors in all weathers at all times of the year.
Personable, engaging with good people and communication skills.
Driving License, valid for driving within the UK
Setting budgets and managing finances
Visitor management -assisting to raise the profile of NTS and help manage the large numbers of visitors to Staffa etc.
Team management

Desirable

Degree-level education in a relevant discipline for conservation and land management
A knowledge of wildlife associated with the Hebrides
An understanding of land-based grants & subsidies
An interest in building restoration and maintenance
Computer literate and competent in MS Office applications.
Knowledge of health and safety legislation
Supervision of contractors

This role offers an excellent competitive salary within a range of £37,253 – £41,043 plus significant company benefits and accommodation on Iona.

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

Closing date for applications 5.00pm Wednesday 12th July 2023.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview on Wednesday 2nd August 2023.

The Fruitmarket is looking for an Assistant Café Manager to support the Café Manager in delivering the Fruitmarket’s café food and beverage business operations, including catering and bar services for events.

The Assistant Café Manager stands in for the Café Manager where required, liaising with colleagues, clients and suppliers and bearing a share of the café’s admin.

To be considered for this role you should have been working in catering retail operations (cafes or similar) for at least two years. You will be available to work during opening hours, including weekends and bank holidays as well as working during events that take place outwith regular opening hours.

Fruitmarket works to be an inclusive venue and employer and the café is an important aspect of this, providing a warm welcome to those with specific access needs, or who may have experienced exclusion or have felt that this space wasn’t for them.

The café is a key part of Fruitmarket. We are looking for an efficient and flexible colleague with the ability to support a strong offer that delivers against ambitious financial targets while providing an excellent visitor experience.

Full-time, Fixed Term (12 months)
Salary £24,171 – £25,225 per annum (Band 7)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

We have a unique opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual to join our Collection and Research department.

If you have a strong interest in surrealism or international modern art, with excellent communication skills and great attention to detail, then we would love to hear from you.

You will be working with the team to deliver a touring exhibition of Surrealism drawn from the National Galleries of Scotland collection to China in February 2024, and potentially to other venues in China and the Asia Pacific region thereafter.

There will also be an opportunity to contribute to the wider working of the Modern & Contemporary team within the Collection and Research department. You will assist with the research and delivery of the programme of modern and contemporary exhibitions and collection displays including Artist Rooms, collections research, loans, acquisitions, digitisation, and interpretation.

The difference you’ll make

In all that you do, you’ll support the Project Team to deliver the touring display of Surrealism to China. Reporting to the Director of Modern and Contemporary Art, your duties will include:

– Assisting curatorial colleagues with the organisation, administration, and delivery of the programme of modern and contemporary exhibition and collection displays.

– Undertaking directed research into the collection, potential acquisitions, due diligence, and other relevant requests.

– Collecting and collating relevant information for project reports, evaluations, KPIs and assisting in tracking budgets.

– Assisting in preparing leaflets, wall texts and labels, and other public information for print and website.

– Scheduling and attending meetings along with minute taking.

– Liaising with touring and external partners.

– Filing, and archiving project information.

– Creating and updating acquisition and loan records.

– Answering enquiries from the public, including preparing for and assisting with onsite research visits. 

Who we are looking for

In answering our quick questions tell us more about you, how you meet the requirements, and what you will bring to the role. This will be your opportunity to stand out as well as tell us what you are looking for from us. To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:

– A strong interest in and knowledge of Surrealism or international modern art.
– Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritise work effectively and make accurate decisions under pressure to tight deadlines.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Meticulous attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
– Ability to take the initiative.
– Excellent IT Skills – proficient in MS Office.
– Ability to work as part of a team and develop and maintain effective working relations with a broad range of people, internally and externally.

It would also be nice if you have:

– A degree or equivalent in an aspect of modern or contemporary art.
– An interest in and knowledge of Scottish modern and contemporary art.
– Previous experience of working in a gallery or museum environment.
– A working knowledge of Mimsy or other museum systems.
– A working knowledge of Chinese, spoken and written.

For more information, please see the attached document or visit our careers page.

The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Monday 19 June 2023.

Scottish Canals is looking for a full time Moorings Officer to join our team.

Scottish Canals is responsible for over 550 leisure, commercial and residential moorings across 4 canals. We are seeking a friendly, confident and motivated individual to join our moorings team and work on one of Scotland’s national treasures.

The Moorings Officer will play a critical role in the day-to-day operation of our moorings portfolio which generates approximately £785,000 annual income.

The Moorings Officer will provide a high level of customer service, working with colleagues across the business to deliver moorings KPI’s and business objectives, supporting the Moorings Manager on moorings-related activities including sales, compliance and development of new moorings for leisure, residential and business users.

The Moorings Officer will provide regular ‘on the ground’ Scottish Canals presence at moorings locations across the canal network, carrying out routine inspections, liaising with residents and working with SC colleagues across the business to identify and resolve customer issues.

Regular visits to the Caledonian and Crinan Canals will also be required.

Access to an appropriate vehicle is essential.

This is a permanent role offering £26,700 per year.

Scottish Canals also offers a generous annual leave entitlement, enhanced company sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers and a contributory pension scheme.

Gairloch Museum is inviting applications from experienced, enthusiastic museum professionals to lead us forward into a new era after a challenging, but ultimately highly successful, community-led redevelopment project. ‘Our Land, our People, our Story’ achieved our relocation to a repurposed Cold War bunker. The transformation culminated in the award of the prestigious ‘Art Fund Museum of the Year 2020’.

As the centre for historical and genealogical study in Wester Ross, we offer in-person and online events, activities and outreach all-year-round for visitors, residents, schools and community groups. Our new curator will have the expertise, commitment and interpersonal skills to develop our cultural heritage resources, taking full advantage of our expanding collection, library and archives and the support of a strong staff team of pro-active employees and volunteers.