Enterprise Officer
Organisation: Scottish Fisheries Museum Trust
Salary: 32,000
Location: Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther, with travel to locations across Scotland
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.
Application Deadline: Sunday 02/08/2026