Management

Reports to: Director of Corporate Services

Hours: Full time (37.5hrs/week), permanent. Standard working hours are 09:00 – 17:30 Monday – Friday. Weekend work where required

Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 DOE

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s Science Centre & Planetarium, is a national educational charity with a mission of empowering everyone with understanding and empathy for the Earth. We deliver this mission through our exhibition, planetarium and through our learning and engagement programmes in Edinburgh and nationally across Scotland. We have recently published a new 10-year strategic plan – From Beginning to Mend – with a series of strategic priorities including delivering outstanding science engagement and reaching more people in more ways.

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, this role will manage and coordinate all activities across Maintenance, Technical, Security and Cleaning as well as being the organisational lead for Health & Safety.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health & Safety – Be the organisational lead for Health and Safety attending quarterly committee meetings. Conduct Health and Safety inductions, training, reporting and compliance checks. Audit departmental risk assessments and health and safety procedures. Act as point of contact for all H&S activities.

Support Building Services Departments – Work with the Security Supervisor, Cleaning, Maintenance & Technical Managers to ensure that the services provided by the departments are efficient and effective in delivering high standards throughout the centre at all times.

Training & Development – Support, develop and up-skill all teams within the Building Services department. Chair Bi-Weekly Building Services Meetings to ensure all departments are kept up to date with any ongoing activities

Budgeting – Monitor and oversee all Building Services expenditure and budgets. Respond and reprioritise expenditure as required.

Building Maintenance & Compliance – Monitor building repairs, maintenance and compliance requirements and report issues to Leadership.

Green Committee – Attend and support committee meetings to assist the organisation in achieving its environmental sustainability goals.

Essential skills

IOSH Managing Safely – You will have qualifications in Health & Safety

Building Experience – Strong knowledge of the operation, control and maintenance of building services plant and systems (HVAC/ MEP)

People management – You will have 3+ years as an effective as a line manager, ensuring colleagues are well supported, trained, motivated and maximising their potential on our behalf.

Martyn’s Law – Hold a working knowledge of Martyn’s Law and apply to our venue.
Budget management – You have experience monitoring budgets and managing delivery against defined budgetary levels.

Eye for detail – You will be professionally curious and always bringing a critical eye to every aspect of the building and our operations within it.

Belief in our Values and associated behaviours – We are proud to see Passion, Caring and Inclusive as three cross-cutting Values. You will bring these Values to life and encourage your colleagues to share them too to build a strong common culture.

Desirable skills

NEBOSH – National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Trade Qualification – Be mechanically or electrically qualified or hold other relevant trade qualification

Passion for Dynamic Earth – We are keen for colleagues to value the public purpose of the Charity and be supportive of From Beginning to Mend, our ten-year strategy.

Belief in the importance of STEM – We are keen for colleagues to see science skills as the gateway to careers for the young learners we support, and for STEM to be a brilliant way to ensure Scotland has the skills to drive an effective society and economy.

Desire to build a professional network – We are keen for you to visit other attractions, know market trends and build a strong peer network where you can learn from others, and share knowledge too.

To apply please send a CV and cover letter to peopleandculture@dynamicearth.org.uk

Deadline for applications is 5pm on 11th July 2025

Salary £45,712 (pay award pending) plus generous holiday entitlement, Civil Service pension and other benefits.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world-leading centre for plant science, horticulture, and education. Our stunning and diverse estate which is home to historic buildings, laboratories, glasshouses and vibrant gardens welcomes around one million visitors each year. As a much-loved public destination and a hub for research and conservation, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety across all our sites.

We’re now looking for a passionate and proactive Health & Safety Manager to help us deliver on that commitment. In this key leadership role, you’ll foster a culture of safety- ensuring that everyone who works with us or visits our gardens feels safe.

Supporting our team of Health & Safety Advisors and working closely with Trade Union representatives, you will be our main point of contact for regulators and auditors. Your expertise will shape strategies, ensure compliance, and promote shared responsibility for health and safety across our sites in Edinburgh, Dunoon, Port Logan, and Peebles.

We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation, backed by a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent). You’ll bring experience of leading safety initiatives in complex environments, along with excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative setting and is ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 12pm midday (BST) on Friday 11 July 2025

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. No recruitment agencies please.

£50,985.29 – £59,092.75
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, G53 7NN
GLA13828

Glasgow Life is looking for a Collections Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis. In this role you’ll be a member of Glasgow Life Museums management team, we lead and manage the development of one of the finest civic collections in Europe, caring for Glasgow’s collection of over five million items. Interested? Then keep reading.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that manages, cares for and provides access to the city’s museum and library special collections and the city’s archives; operates award winning museums and delivers a wide variety of public programmes and commercial activity. Increasingly we want to be more community-led and representative of our communities. On top of this, the team has significant experience of working with international partners and delivering major capital projects.
Working in partnership with Glasgow City Council, you will play a key role in the governance of the city’s civic collections and be responsible for the development and implementation of a collections management plan for two million museum and library special collection resources situated over 11 venues and supporting their strategic development.

You will lead and manage the following teams: loans and touring (national and international); documentation, inventory and photo-library database; the museum library and archive; and Mitchell Library Special Collections, which includes front line service provision to Library Special Collections assets and Family History Services.
We’re looking for someone who will grasp all aspects of this role and help us continue to deliver exceptional access to our world-class collections and give people the chance to engage with the city’s rich heritage.
Read more on our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums
About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires the city’s citizens and visitors to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. How do 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 help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation.
The candidate
Interested in joining our team? Get in touch if you have:
• Forward thinking with grasp of the strategic issues and context that inform the development of collections
• Evidence of working with a wide range of collection formats, and of developing and delivering a collections management strategy and programme within a large museum and /or library special collections context
• Evidence of improving access to collections and collections information
• Experience of the full range of collections management activity including borrowing, lending and touring collections nationally and internationally, retrospective inventory projects, collections database applications and functions, records management and retention schemes, repatriation and spoliation processes, collections insurance (commercial and GIS) requirements, risk management activity and associated ethics and legislation
• A degree in relevant subject and a Post Graduate Museums Studies qualification, or equivalent experience
Declaration of Interest applies.
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 6th July 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 4th August 2025.
Benefits at Glasgow Life
• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• And much more!

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 https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasgow/glasgow-life/jobs/collections-manager-428490

Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 6th July 2025

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.

Thank you for your interest in the post of Project Architect, in the National Investment Projects Team with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based in Longmore House, Edinburgh. This is a permanent position.

The National Investment Projects Team work on a wide variety of HES Investment Plan Projects, from project initiation through development to delivery, following the RIBA Plan of Work Stages, aligned with the HES Project Management Office processes to support the purpose and vision of the HES Corporate Plan 2025-28: Heritage for All.

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination, development and delivery of investment projects at the HES Properties in Care (PICs), associated ancillary accommodation and the wider HES Estate. This will encompass investment projects related to our cultural assets, visitor-facing, site infrastructure, traditional skills and climate action programmes and will engage with local communities, external stakeholders and partner organisations.

For more information about the post and information about the team, please access the full job description through our website link provided.

Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland:
– Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme (28% employer contribution)
– 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) + 11.5 public holidays
– Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
– Support for further education and personal development
– Study leave for work related courses
– Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
– Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
– Free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties

About the Role:

As Visitor Centre Manager, you will be the driving force behind the day-to-day operations of our vibrant centre based at Wellpark. From maintaining impeccable presentation standards to ensuring visitors leave with smiles and stories, your leadership will define the guest experience. You’ll manage and motivate a dedicated team, lead visitor engagement strategies, and work collaboratively on marketing campaigns and an exciting events calendar.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, motivate and develop the Visitor Centre team to ensure outstanding customer service.

Maintain high presentation standards across the Visitor Centre, reception, and outdoor areas.

Oversee all aspects of visitor experience including engagement, feedback, and facilities.

Manage group visits and events, ensuring excellent communication and coordination.

Work with our partners on PR, digital campaigns, and creative visitor engagement initiatives.

Take ownership of the Visitor Centre budget, P&L, cost management, and financial procedures.

Recruit, train, and induct staff, promoting a culture of excellence and teamwork.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience managing in the hospitality, heritage, or visitor attraction sector.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and empower a team.

Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

A proactive, hands-on approach and a genuine enthusiasm for visitor engagement.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a respected and unique visitor attraction with a proud heritage.

Work in a creative and collaborative environment.

Lead a team that values excellence, innovation, and guest satisfaction.

Opportunity to shape visitor experiences and events that make a lasting impact.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a world-renowned institution dedicat-ed to plant science, horticulture, and biodiversity conservation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where innovation thrives, and di-verse perspectives are valued.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Digital Delivery to lead its digital transformation programme. Responsible for the development and implementation of RBGE’s digital strategy, this role will provide leadership and expert guidance on infra-structure, network, cyber security, and business continuity. The successful candidate will be a champion of change and be responsible for managing complex projects using Agile and Lean methodologies. The Head of Digital Delivery will build and lead a high-performing digital team, refresh and implement RBGE’s digital strategy, leverage AI for innovation, promote data-driven decision-making, secure funding, manage budg-ets, and foster cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in agile transformation projects, excel-lent communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and a proactive approach to technology solutions. Familiarity with emerging digital technologies, AI trends, cyber-security principles, and GDPR legislation is essential, along with a degree in technolo-gy related discipline or equivalent experience. RBGE offers a collaborative and inclusive work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects in plant science and conservation.

Further details including the candidate pack and Job description/person specification can be found on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh website linked below.