Management

Head of Marketing and Communications, Paisley, 37 hours per week, Permanent, Grade 11: £59,711.33 to £63,338.38, p.a, (£30.95 per hour)

Are you a dynamic, commercially-driven marketing leader? Do you have a proven track record of maximising revenue and delivering exceptional ROI through a holistic, data-driven marketing strategy? Do you want to take the strategic helm of a vital communications function, acting as the ultimate custodian of a major charitable brand?

If you are ready to be directly accountable for commercial success, lead a multi-disciplinary team, and shape the public narrative for OneRen, we want to hear from you! This senior role holds direct responsibility for maximising income through marketing from memberships, advertising, events, and secondary spend across our entire portfolio.

Closing date: 10 May 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic 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’.

The award winning Kilmartin Museum tells the story of Kilmartin Glen, one of the richest and most significant prehistoric landscapes in Europe. Following a £7.5m redevelopment, the Museum re-opened its doors to the public in September 2023.

The Chief Executive is a new post created following a review of the Kilmartin Museum management structure. The postholder will:
• Ensure delivery of the Museum’s Mission Statement
• Have overall responsibility for the financial sustainability of the Museum through income generation, fund raising and marketing
• Maintain the Museum Accreditation standard
• Ensure that the curatorial, research and education objectives of the Museum are delivered.

The Chief Executive will:
• Work with the Board to agree and deliver the Business Plan.
• Be responsible for the development, production, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Museum’s overall Forward Plan
• Be responsible for delivery of the Museum’s Curatorial, Active Archaeology, Education and Volunteering Service, ensuring staff have resources to deliver outcomes
• Work with staff to ensure maintenance of the Museum Accreditation Scheme standard
• Work with staff and trustees to lobby and campaign at local and national levels for the preservation and interpretation of Kilmartin Glen’s landscape, archaeological and natural heritage
• Be responsible for oversight of the visitor experience
• Deliver the Service Level Agreements in place with partners
• Plan and curate the use of the special exhibitions’ galleries going forward
• Manage all costs
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including reporting to OSCR and Companies House
• Work to create positive relationships within the local community.
Direct Reports:
• Operations Team Leads
• Education Team Lead
• Freelance Finance Manager

Essential Requirements:
• A sound understanding of the Mission Statement of Kilmartin Museum
• Experience in a similar role including the curation of artefacts
• Experience of operating a tourism/visitor attraction including retail and catering
• Experience of successful charity/volunteer sector income generation
• Experience of financial management including budget setting and reporting
• Experience of major funders grant processes and delivering successful funding applications
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
• Effective management skills and the ability to develop a team by supporting and motivating staff and volunteers
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to take responsibility and solve problems
• Excellent IT skills
• Knowledge and experience of human resources management, recruitment, contracts and procurement procedures
• Valid driving license
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster relationships and partnerships at all levels
• Experience of governance and board management in the charity sector
• Recognised interest in archaeology, museums, artefacts and natural heritage.

Desirable Requirements
• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Experience of the retail management sector
• Social media skills in a work environment
• Experience of marketing campaigns
• Ability to evaluate outcomes for funders.

Place of work: The office base will be Kilmartin Museum. Limited working from home may be agreed subject to business need.
The post-holder will be expected to attend meetings elsewhere on occasion for which reasonable expenses will be paid.

Reporting to: Chair of the Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd Board of Trustees
Salary: c£48,000, depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
There is an occasional requirement for weekend and evening work.
The post holder will take lead responsibility for Museum security and will be a member of the alarm call rota.
Contract Type: This is a permanent contract subject to successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.
Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days per annum (including bank and statutory holidays). Additional annual leave allowances for long service apply.

Visitor Operations Manager, Renfrewshire, 37 hours per week, Permanent, Grade 6 £35,383.06 – £37,331.64 p.a.

We are looking for a Visitor Operations Manager with previous experience in culture, leisure, tourism, hospitality or other related sector in a related field who holds a Management qualification (HND / SVQ 4 or above).

From sharing the stories held within our collections to supporting corporate dinners and nights at the Observatory, your responsibilities will be rich, wide-ranging and diverse. You’ll be expected to have a flexible approach, while ensuring visitors remain at the heart of everything we do.

We’ll take care of the rest by investing in your training with a first-class programme that will give you the skills and support to thrive in your role as an important member of the Museum management team.

As a Visitor Operations Manager, no two days will be the same, tasks will cover;

Leading and managing front-of-house teams to deliver a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive visitor experience.

Overseeing daily visitor operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-presented environment across all public spaces.

Developing and implementing visitor experience standards, procedures, and service improvements.

Responding to visitor feedback, complaints, and incidents professionally and efficiently.

Monitoring visitor flow, customer satisfaction, and audience behaviours to inform improvements.

Successful candidates must have a flexible approach regarding hours worked to suit the needs of the role.

Closing date: 30 April 2026

Recruitment day: 7 May 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’.

Strategic Partnerships & Communities Manager, Renfrewshire, Full Time, Temporary up to 2 years, Grade 13: £70,245.22 p.a.

We’re looking for a dynamic, experienced manager to lead the delivery of OneRen’s community programming and strategic partnerships. This critical role will drive long-term plans that deepen our impact and ensure our services foster community ownership and a strong sense of place. You’ll oversee engagement with stakeholders, partners, and communities, creating opportunities for collaboration that reflect our values and expand our reach.

As the strategic lead behind our community programming, you’ll deliver a wide range of services, including health and wellbeing, libraries, museums, learning and audience development, ensuring a high-quality experience across all venues. You’ll champion cross-disciplinary projects, and build partnerships at local, national, and international levels. With a focus on innovation and inclusion, you’ll identify new opportunities, secure funding, and help us deliver on our strategic goals. If you’re passionate about participatory practice, community empowerment, and making a real difference, this is a chance to lead change at the heart of a forward-thinking charity.

Closing date: Sunday 3 May 2026

Interview Date: Week beginning 18 May 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’.

Eden Scott is delighted to be working with Mercat Tours again, one of Edinburgh’s visitor attractions who offer award winning history walks and ghost tours around the city.

Their sister company is Mercat Tours International, a very different operation – an outbound tour operator working with UK schools travelling to the EU. They promise to provide each school trip with a first class learning experience.

Their passionate guides bring 20th century European history to life and take pupils on a journey through events that continue to shape the world that we live in today.

Their service takes school groups to France and Belgium and operationally manages every part of the trip – ferries, coaches, hotels, guides and works really closely with their teacher clients.

A vacancy has arisen as they are now seeking a Manager to head up the team and be responsible for all parts of the business.

Key Requirements
 Oversee the efficient and effective operation of Mercat Tours International (MTI) in the delivery of all services.
 Ensure a consistently high-quality visitor experience through accurate, timely, and efficient administration.
 Maintain and nurture client relations
 Manage the performance, responsibilities, and development of the MTI Admin Assistant, while ensuring external suppliers continue to deliver a high standard of service that supports MTI’s strong reputation.
 Manage the responsibilities of the MTI Guides, ensuring all essential materials and resources are prepared, maintained, kept up to date and shared.
 Create, implement, and monitor improvements to systems, processes, and operational practices to ensure the company runs as efficiently and effectively as possible, both operationally and financially.
 Consolidate existing business while proactively exploring opportunities for growth and new business development.
 Work collaboratively with the Marketing Executive to promote MTI’s services to a wider audience, including schools and adult tour groups.
 Responsible for forecasting and sales reporting as member of Leadership Team
 Identify opportunities for internal efficiencies, partnership working and sales growth
 Develop pricing strategy alongside Finance Manager to ensure competitive offer securing business and reputation

We are seeking an individual who has tour planning experience and is:
 Positive and effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
 Excellent organisational ability and meticulous attention to detail.
 Methodical, logical, and thorough approach to tasks.
 Ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive under pressure.

This role offers a salary circa £35k plus significant company benefits including many health & wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

Eden Scott is dealing exclusively with Mercat on this vacancy, so to be considered for this unique opportunity, please submit their CV online and for an informal please call Sally on 07776 662506 or email sally.rae@edenscottt.com
This role is hybrid working.

Eden Scott is delighted to be working with Active Kids Adventure Park, a 5-star children’s play center and visitor attraction nestled in the heart of rural Perthshire. Located just off the A9 adjacent to the village of Stanley, approximately 8 miles to the north of the City of Perth.

The park is open all year round and features an 11-acre outdoor park with a wide range of outdoor children’s activities and farm animals, plus an indoor bespoke tree-house themed playground, café and retail outlet.

There are over 50 outdoor attractions from giant jelly belly bouncing pillows and pedal powered go-karts to their 18m long pirate ship and zinging zip line, there’s so much for kids of all ages to enjoy.

The business underwent significant refurbishment in 2022 and re-opened in 2023 as a leading visitor attraction in the Perthshire area. They pride themselves on providing a high-quality experience for the 60,000 customers that they welcome to the park each year.

A newly created opportunity has arisen at Active Kids Adventure Park as they are now seeking an experienced Operations Manager to head up the team and be responsible for all parts of the business.

This role will lead an established team of employees and maintain their high standards across the business.

Key Requirements
• Management of all on-site operations on a day-to-day basis, together with the recruitment, training and development of all employees of the business
• A detailed approach to Health and Safety and industry legislation, ensuring full compliance of all site operations
• Effective marketing of the business, including the use of social media and the Active Kids website to promote the business
• Purchasing and managing stock within agreed budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and operational results
• Working closely with suppliers to establish relationships and develop business opportunities
• Development of new initiatives and events to increase footfall and profit across the business, along with the potential wider development of the park and site.

What We’re Looking For:
This role requires previous experience within the leisure and hospitality industry and an understanding of commercial performance, legislative compliance, health and safety and leading and developing a large team. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a creative outlook, a problem-solving approach and the desire to deliver a positive experience to all those who visit the park.

This role offers a salary of £45,000 with significant company benefits including 9% employer paid pension contribution and death in service.

In addition, the business can provide accommodation: a nearby three bedroomed house or a one bed flat at a negotiable rate.

Eden Scott is dealing exclusively with Active Kids Adventure Park on this vacancy, so to be considered for this unique opportunity, please submit their CV online and for an informal please call Sally on 07776 662506 or email sally.rae@edenscottt.com

Closing date is Friday 1st May 2026 at 5.00pm
Interviews w/c 11th May 2026