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Data Insights & Impacts Analyst, Renfrewshire, Temporary Maternity Cover, 35 hours, Grade 9: £46,957.20 – £49,366.20 (Hourly rate of pay £25.73 – £27.05)
We are looking for someone who recognises the power of data to inform decision-making, connect people, policy and practice and create stronger community and audience outcomes.
Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams across the organisation, you will develop performance reporting systems, create accessible dashboards, improve data quality, and provide evidence-based insights that support strategic decision-making.
You will help build a culture where data, research, and evidence are used effectively to improve services, demonstrate impact, and support continuous improvement across OneRen.
We ask all candidates to complete assessments and application materials independently, without the use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT or similar), unless otherwise stated.
This ensures a fair and consistent assessment of individual skills, experience, and capabilities.
Closing date: 2 August 2026
Interview date:17 August 2026
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Level 1 Disclosure Scotland check.
If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit their website.
Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds including those with disabilities and candidates who have ‘care experience’.
JOB PURPOSE
The core purpose of the role is to support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across the Trust whilst gaining broad exposure to financial control, technical accounting, VAT, Gift Aid, statutory reporting and external audit requirements.
Critical to the success of the role will be developing a strong understanding of monthly processes, key financial controls, external compliance requirements and technical accounting matters. The postholder will work closely with the Finance Manager and the wider Financial Control team to embed this knowledge, contribute to the delivery of an accurate trial balance and support the timely production of management and statutory financial information.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the postholder will contribute to the achievement of the Finance Team’s objectives by ensuring financial information is complete, accurate and compliant, whilst meeting demanding deadlines. The role provides an excellent development opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking to broaden their technical accounting knowledge and progress towards a professional accounting qualification.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Working with the wider Financial Control team to develop, maintain and enhance robust financial processes and controls.
• Working effectively as part of the team to deliver high standards of financial accuracy and compliance within agreed deadlines.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships across the Trust, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Supporting Trust-wide projects and initiatives as required by the Finance Manager.
• Working towards and achieving individual objectives agreed with the Finance Manager.
• Developing technical accounting knowledge through self-study, training and practical application within the role.
• Supporting the Finance Manager in ensuring the accurate accounting treatment of VAT and Gift Aid across the Trust.
JOB PURPOSE
The Climate & Environment team have instigated a 3 year Energy Management Improvement Project. The purpose of this project is to improve our energy management to enable the Trust to reduce energy use and contribute to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. The focus is on four key areas: metering strategy; monitoring & reporting; training & capacity building; and site-based support. A key component of this project is the metering strategy – producing an accurate list of all gas, electric and water meter locations and their status across the Trust’s entire portfolio, upgrading all meters to be automated and migrating them to a new energy management portal. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of administrative support for this aspect of the project. They will ensure all general administration is undertaken diligently, efficiently and carried out within the Trust’s procedures and policies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ensure all general administrative tasks are undertaken efficiently, effectively and timeously, including (but not limited to):
• Meetings support (agendas, minutes, support documentation, follow up actions and next steps).
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required, as fitting the grade and scope of the role.
• Manage meter upgrade appointments process (electricity & gas) – liaise with supplier & property, ensuring everyone has relevant information
• Report regularly on progress with upgrades and summarise issues arising (which might require technical input)
• Monitor meter faults via Stark portal and instigate action then monitor progress on fault rectification
• Manage meter portfolio spreadsheet, providing regular updates on progress and where action needs to be taken
• Help arrange visits to properties (when needed) to make sure access is available and property staff are aware – set up a prioritisation process for visits
• Liaise with suppliers for solutions with meter upgrades when technical issues arise, with support from the Energy Administrator
• Generate basic consumption reports if required
JOB PURPOSE
The Collections Technician Apprentice is a new opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the Collections Team, to support the activities of heritage specialists and learn skills in the technical framing and mounting of collections from Trust properties, ensuring they are cared for, preserved and documented to UK conservation standards.
Working alongside the Conservation Technician the apprentice will develop practical skills under the
guidance of qualified practitioners, learning practical skills in order to contribute to the smooth running of the Conservation Workshop; this will include constructing and installing conservation framing & specialist mounting of 2-D art to conservation standards; designing and manufacturing preventive conservation resources for use at properties; recording, photographing and archiving remedial applications for internal and external retrieval and research.
This role supports the maintenance of workshop tools, machinery, equipment and supplies at the Conservation Workshop and Collections Store; proactively communicating the importance of preventive conservation work with property teams and wider audiences. Time will be divided between workshop learning, maintenance of space and collections at the collections store and practical experience in historic properties.
The Apprentice will also study for a Modern Apprenticeship with Rewards Training. SQA Training Centre Museums Galleries Scotland will be the training provider for the duration of undertaking modules towards the qualification of Museums & Galleries Technician Modern Apprenticeship. This Modern Apprenticeship is funded by Skills Development Scotland, and we must adhere to their guidelines when hiring for this position.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
While working in the Conservation Workshop the apprentice will take direction from the Conservation Technician (or their manager), working alongside other Trust staff. The apprentice will have regular guidance and review from Rewards Training, the Trust’s apprenticeship provider, and Museums Galleries Scotland as the training centre.
The employment is for a fixed period of 18 months, subject to satisfactory progression on the course and acceptable performance and completion of SVQ Museums & Galleries Practice SCQF level 7.
Whilst studying towards your apprenticeship, with Museum Galleries Scotland as the centre provider you will be engaged in learning and supporting delivery of core NTS objectives whilst completing study of SVQ mandatory and optional units.
• Making frames, enclosures & specialist mounts for 2-D art to current conservation standards, using conservation materials.
• Making bespoke museum-grade mounts for 3-D objects on open display (e.g. security mounts and plinths)
• Advising on and installing hanging systems for artworks, with an understanding of risk and display practices in historic properties.
• Developing an understanding of the use of conservation grade materials in framing, preventive conservation and basic remedial techniques relating to framed and mounted collections.
• Learning to maintain workshop equipment, including compliance with H&S and COSHH, risk assessments, and accurate record keeping of all remedial work, file management, collection database procedures and unique numbering/marking of framed works.
• Designing and producing sustainable resources and equipment for preventive conservation (e.g. pest management tools, light monitoring devices).
• Supporting the Conservation Technician to deliver technical conservation solutions for exhibitions, access and visitor experience
• Contributing to public engagement activities, including “Conservation in Action,” and supporting heritage skills-sharing opportunities.
• Sharing and developing technical conservation and heritage skills with others, NTS staff and through professional external networks
• Building specialist technical knowledge in framing, mounting, and installation to support departmental succession planning.
• Assisting with materials ordering and stock control.
• Working in line with Trust Health & Safety guidelines, using appropriate PPE and safety equipment.