Management

Full time: 37.5 hours (part time working would be considered)

The STEM Development and Fundraising Manager is a pivotal and high-impact role at the heart of Dundee Science Centre’s future—driving innovation in income generation, championing our mission, and forging powerful partnerships that bring science to life for communities across Scotland. This is an opportunity to shape how people engage with STEM, ensuring it is accessible, inspiring, and relevant to all.

Leading the development and delivery of a diverse and ambitious fundraising portfolio, the postholder will cultivate strategic relationships across industry, academia, government, and philanthropy. Working collaboratively with marketing and engagement teams, they will elevate the organisation’s profile, amplify its voice, and unlock new opportunities for growth and influence.

As a key connector within Scotland’s STEM ecosystem, the STEM Development and Fundraising Manager will position Dundee Science Centre as a trusted, forward-thinking partner—one that delivers meaningful impact through collaboration and shared purpose.

The successful candidate will contribute to the organisation’s strategic priorities and play a crucial part in securing long-term sustainability, expanding our reach into communities, and maximising our social, economic, and environmental impact—helping to power the next phase of our growth and ambition.

For further information about the role and details of how to apply please visit our website where you will find a recruitment pack that provides all the information.

The STEM Delivery Manager is a pivotal and high-impact role at the heart of Dundee Science Centre’s future— championing our mission to make science accessible for communities across Scotland. This is an opportunity for an experienced manager to oversee the planning, coordination and successful delivery of Dundee Science Centre’s projects, programmes and partnership activities.

This exciting new role has been developed to support the delivery of our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. We are seeking an accomplished people manager to lead a multi-functional team and work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver:

• exceptional STEM communications across all platforms – real and virtual
• partnership project development and delivery
• the ambition of our Marketing plan – raising our profile and supporting the delivery of our strategic outcomes

The successful candidate will contribute to the organisation’s strategic priorities through effective project management, collaborative leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, securing long-term sustainability, expanding our reach into communities, and maximising our social, economic, and environmental impact, helping to power the next phase of our growth and ambition.

The National Trust for Scotland is looking for an experienced Senior Conservator to lead conservation activity across our nationally important collections and historic interiors.

You’ll lead the planning and delivery of collections conservation at the National Trust for Scotland, managing a team of regionally based Conservators within the Collections team. You’ll also provide direct conservation support for a portfolio of Trust sites in our Highlands and Islands region including castles, visitor centres, and island properties. This role combines team leadership with hands-on oversight of preventive and remedial conservation, ensuring best practice, consistency, high standards of training and sustainability.

About You

· Qualified in conservation (or equivalent experience)

· Proven experience leading teams and managing projects

· Strong knowledge of collections conservation best practice

· Skilled communicator with experience training or mentoring others

· Comfortable working across multiple sites and travelling regularly

· Full UK driving licence

· ICON accreditation and experience commissioning conservation work are desirable.

Location & Travel

· Primary base: National Trust for Scotland, Broadstone Building, 50 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9LD

§ Regular travel to properties across the Highlands & Islands region will be required. A Driving Licence, valid for driving within the UK, and a willingness to travel is essential.

Newbattle Abbey College is Scotland’s life-changing adult education college, offering extensive support to adults and young people at points of transition.

The College is set within an historic 16th century building and 125 acres of woodland and parkland in Midlothian, on the site of the original Abbey which dates back to the 12th century. The estate was placed in trust by the 11th Marquis of Lothian in 1937 to become an adult residential college – and the Newbattle Abbey College story began.

As one of Scotland’s smallest colleges, Newbattle offers access to further and higher education, primarily in social sciences, rural skills and outdoor education. The College is also the national accreditation centre for two innovative awards: Forest and Outdoor Learning Awards and Adult Achievement Awards.

We receive core funding from the Scottish Funding Council as a specialist college, which currently amounts to around 42% of our annual income. The balance is generated through a portfolio of activities, including events, residential programmes and international partnerships. The College also manages the adjacent Business Park on behalf of Newbattle Abbey College Trust Ltd. The income from these activities is invested back into our infrastructure and curriculum to support our purpose.

Background

The post of Business Development Manager is crucial to drive further growth in the College’s commercial activity.

The successful candidate will be responsible for increasing income from a range of activities and identifying and successfully implementing new income streams.

You will embrace the College’s purpose and values and will thrive in a dynamic and unique environment.

You will have demonstrable experience of setting and achieving growth income targets, developing successful marketing strategies, fundraising and maintaining effective external relationships. You will be highly adaptable and enjoy working as part of a small team to find creative solutions and achieve goals. You will work with a team of committed staff in unrivalled surroundings.

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, and working closely with the Principal and Depute Principal, you will play a full part in the strategic leadership and direction of the college. You will also have an outward-facing role, supporting our commercial and other strategic partnerships. You will line-manage the newly introduced role of Marketing and Events Officer and work collaboratively across the whole College team.

Job Title: Assistant Area Manager – St Andrews
Contract Type: Temp – 31st March 2027
Grade: FC06
Hours: 36 per week
Salary: £31,761.26 – £34,914.86
Location: St Andrews Library
Job Reference: ON000622 

We are OnFife and as Fife’s largest cultural organisation we specialise in making jaws drop, hearts warm, eyes light up and imaginations run wild.  We work with a huge range of partners, artists and creatives and our spaces are some of Fife’s favourite places. An ambitious leadership-oriented charity, we’re built on strong values, and those values make us who we are – Fearless, Inviting, Fair and Exciting.  

We’re a Real Living Wage employer, and we offer a local government pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and flexible working opportunities. We have a dedicated training scheme offering professional development opportunities and you can also access our employee discount scheme which offers local and national savings and a range of employee benefits.  

The Role 
Due to the internal promotion of the current post holder, an opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join us as an Assistant Area Manager. The post is responsible for the operational leadership and delivery of library services and associated activities across St Andrews, Elie, St Monans and Tayport. 

Leading a geographically dispersed team, you will ensure consistent, high-quality, customer-focused services that meet community needs and organisational priorities. The role includes direct responsibility for staffing, performance and compliance across the cluster, with line management responsibilities. You will lead effective workforce planning, drive service performance, and ensure safe, well-managed environments, maintaining a visible leadership presence across sites with regular evening and weekend working as part of service delivery. 

About You
You will bring demonstrable experience of managing services and leading teams within a customer-focused environment. Organised and outcome-driven, you will be confident in managing operational performance, responding to changing priorities, and ensuring services are delivered efficiently and effectively across multiple locations. 

You will have strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support teams, make informed decisions and manage resources effectively. Experience of performance management, service improvement and working working within compliance frameworks is essential, alongside a proactive, solutions-focused approach.  You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, with a clear focus on delivering high standards of service and contributing to continuous improvement. 

How to Apply 
If you would like to find out more information about this role before applying, please contact Pamela Paton, Operations Manager (Libraries) for an informal chat. Please email Pamela at pamela.paton@onfife.com to arrange this.    

When you’re ready to apply, please complete our application form and equal opportunities form and return them to the HR team at hr.fct@onfife.com.   

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 2 July. 
OnFife is an equal opportunities employer. 
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community and are committed to the Armed Forces Covenant.

About Us
The Lost Close offers premium whisky tastings, immersive drinks experiences and storytelling led tours in a remarkable underground venue in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Hidden just off the Royal Mile, the space was rediscovered in 2019 during renovation works and has since been transformed into one of the city’s most distinctive heritage experiences.

Part of CODE Concepts, The Lost Close brings together exceptional hospitality, rich local storytelling and a carefully curated drinks offer in an atmospheric historic setting that welcomes visitors from around the world. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an Assistant Manager to support the Head of Events and Experience in the day to day running of the venue and help deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The Role
This is a hands on leadership role supporting the smooth daily operation of The Lost Close. You will lead and develop the team, maintain high service standards, and help ensure the venue delivers a warm, engaging and memorable experience for every guest.

You will also play an important role in shaping the whisky offer, supporting stock control and supplier relationships, and contributing to the development of new experiences, partnerships and ideas. Working closely with the Head of Events and Experience, you will help drive quality, consistency and commercial performance across the business.

About You
You will have management experience in hospitality, tourism, premium food and drink, or another experience led setting. You will bring strong whisky knowledge, confidence leading teams, and experience in recruitment, onboarding and training.
You will be commercially aware, highly organised and comfortable with stock control, cost management and using feedback and performance insight to improve results. Strong communication skills, a proactive approach and a passion for delivering high quality guest experiences are essential.

Key Responsibilities
You will support the day to day running of the venue and lead shifts when required. You will manage and develop the Storytellers team, support recruitment and onboarding, deliver training and coaching, maintain high standards across service and compliance, help shape the whisky programme, manage stock effectively and contribute to new ideas, experiences and partnerships that strengthen the offer at The Lost Close.

Benefits
We offer tailored personal development plans, ongoing training and career progression opportunities within CODE Concepts. Team members can enjoy complimentary stays at CODE and Destiny Student properties, discounts for family and friends, a birthday voucher, discounted local tours, free entry to The Lost Close Tour, a free hot drink on shift and 25% off food and drinks. We also offer regular team socials, recognition for standout performance and one paid volunteering day each year.

Full-time, Fixed Term to 30 June 2027
Salary £46,218 – £51,725
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working

About the role

We are seeking a Development Manager – Patrons & Major Gifts with strong experience and confidence in their field to lead and grow philanthropic income from individual supporters at the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS).

Reporting to the Head of Development, this key fundraising role is responsible for leading relationship based fundraising across major donors, patrons, individual giving, legacies, public fundraising campaigns and appeals. A core focus of the role will be to increase income from major gifts, with particular emphasis on unrestricted support to strengthen NGS’s long term financial resilience.

The postholder will play an important role in developing and delivering the organisation’s approach to individual philanthropy, including major gifts and the Patrons programme, working closely with colleagues across the Development team and wider organisation.

This role requires strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with Trustees, senior leaders and colleagues across multiple teams to support the planning and delivery of fundraising activity.

The difference you’ll make

As Development Manager – Patrons & Major Gifts, you will play a central role in growing and diversifying NGS’s philanthropic income and strengthening long term relationships with individual supporters.

Reporting to the Head of Development, you will:

• Lead, develop and deliver a coherent, relationship based approach to major gifts, our Patrons programme and other forms of individual giving (such as legacies and mid-level campaigns and appeals).

• Manage NGS’s pipeline of major donors and high potential prospects, delivering tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies.

• As a People Leader, you will act as a role model of our values and culture, coaching and supporting colleagues to achieve their goals and contribute to the delivery of our organisation’s ambitious strategy and priorities. You will foster a supportive environment where colleagues feel valued, engaged, and able to perform at their best, championing diversity, inclusion and collaboration.

• Lead the ongoing development and delivery of the NGS Patrons programme, including recruitment, engagement, stewardship and progression of members, ensuring a high quality and strategically aligned programme that supports major gift development.

• Work with the Head of Development to ensure effective senior level engagement with Patrons and key individual supporters, ensuring NGS provides thoughtful stewardship and a high quality donor experience.

• Work in partnership with other Development Managers in the team to ensure aligned approaches to prospect management, planning and donor engagement across income streams.

• Manage international donor cultivation and stewardship activity, working with senior colleagues and Trustees to engage supporters in key markets, particularly North America and Asia.

• Be responsible for effective prospect and pipeline management across individual giving activity, so that donors are appropriately researched, prioritised and progressed.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Development team to ensure joined up planning, reporting and stewardship.

• Design and deliver effective high-level donor cultivation events, briefings and bespoke engagement opportunities, working with colleagues across NGS.

• Ensure accurate use of the CRM system and contribute to forecasting, performance reporting and internal monitoring as required.

• Represent NGS professionally and confidently in interactions with donors, partners and external stakeholders, which will on occasion require working outside of normal hours.

Who we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:

· Demonstrable experience in securing philanthropic income from individuals through relationship based fundraising, including major gifts of six and seven figures.
· A proven track record of developing and managing a major donor pipeline within a large or complex organisation.
· Experience working with Patrons, high value individual supporters and legacy donors within structured fundraising programmes.
· Strong understanding of pipeline management, prospect development and long term stewardship planning.
· Strong understanding of Gift Aid and relevant fundraising legislation, including data protection and charitable giving frameworks, and how these apply to donor relationships, gifts and fundraising practice.
· Experience of effectively managing or mentoring colleagues responsible for defined income streams, including supporting performance, providing coaching and contributing to the professional development of colleagues

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling cases for support and influence senior supporters.
· Confidence working with senior stakeholders, including Trustees, Directors and volunteer advocates.
· Ability to manage complexity, multiple priorities and competing stakeholder expectations with sound judgement and diplomacy.
· Knowledge of the UK charitable giving environment, including major gifts and legacy fundraising.
· High levels of professionalism, discretion and integrity.

It would also be great if you have:
· Experience of international donor cultivation and stewardship, particularly in North America and/or Asia
· Experience fundraising in the arts, culture, heritage or education sectors.
· An understanding of the value of unrestricted giving in supporting organisational resilience and impact.
· Experience using Spektrix or a comparable CRM system.
· Enthusiasm for the vision and work of the National Galleries of Scotland.

Please apply directly via our careers portal.

Closing date is 12 noon on Tuesday 23 June 2026

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for an experienced and talented, visitor focused manager to join us at our fantastic property, Drum Castle, Gardens & Estate.

You will be responsible for the operational delivery of the overall visitor experience within Drum Castle and the wider Estate, delivering performance standards and targets to ensure excellent levels of visitor satisfaction, while maximising key commercial, financial and development objectives, to ensure the property is fully sustainable.

Your vision and drive will continue to build on our current offer, with fresh ideas to showcase our site to a wider audience, delivering memorable visitor experiences. You will lead a team committed to ensuring Drum Castle, Gardens & Estate is recognised as a first-class visitor attraction.

You will be part of a broader management team,responsible for delivering an overall visitor service strategy, promoting good communication within the property and across the region as well as with the wider National Trust for Scotland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Staff and volunteers – recruitment, induction, development, motivation and performance management to ensure they are fully equipped and motivated to undertake their duties to the required Trust standards within the staffing budgets.
• Line management of Visitor Service Supervisors with oversight of Visitor Services Assistants.
• Instil a Health & Safety culture across the property, maintaining compliance record and ensuring the team works within the property’s Risk Assessments to reduce incidents and accidents to volunteers, employees and visitors.
• Budgets – setting, phasing, monitoring, reporting, pro-active and re-active adjustments together with the Operations Manager, Regional Director, Business Manager and Finance Manager.
• Plan and deliver an annual events and functions strategy with the support of the NE regional events team.
• Create a culture of ‘exceptional service, every time’, ensuring high standards of delivery and presentation at all times and a consistently warm welcome.
• Driving the visitor services experience to achieve financial targets, maximising income and profitability within the Trust’s procedures and instructions. You will strive to be efficient and ensure cost effectiveness in all the work you do.
• Ensure the cornerstones of the National Trust for Scotland are achieved at all times, namely, conservation, access and memorable visitor experiences for all guests.
• Take responsibility for opening and closing and security of buildings as well as emergency procedure implementation, duty management and providing relief cover as required.
• The post holder will be designated as the “responsible person” for the property for the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. For this element of your role, you will be required to undergo a criminal record check.
• Manage visitor-related buildings and facilities, including the natural play area and exhibition space.
• Work with the building and wider management teams to ensure that the longevity of the Trust’s buildings and fittings are maximised through appropriate maintenance and/or replacement regimes.
• Ensure the property meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety, Environmental and alcohol sale legislations and procedures including Waste Disposal and Allergens.
• Deliver an attractive and engaging programme of tailored events which drive footfall to the estate.
• Support the Visitor Services Supervisor (F&B) and the central F&B team to ensure catering standards are maintained and further develop the offer.

Head of Commercial Business & Major Events, Paisley, 37 hours, Temporary up to 12 months, Grade 13: £70,245.22 – £74,624.69 (£36.41 – £38.68per hour)

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic leader to drive the delivery of OneRen’s business growth strategy and achieve our corporate outcomes. This pivotal role will work across the organisation to shape and deliver commercial plans, programmes, and projects, ensuring the ambitions and high standards set by OneRen and its stakeholders are fully realised.

You will take direct responsibility for the successful delivery of our commercial portfolio, including programming, hospitality services, venue and commercial hire, box office operations, and retail. A key focus will be maximising the potential of recent capital investments, including Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Arts Centre, alongside supporting the highly anticipated reopening of Paisley Museum Reimagined.

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: 14 June 2026

Interview date: to be confirmed

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’.

Visitor Experience Manager (job advert)
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum
Full-time | 35 Hours per Week | Fixed-Term for Two Years
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Are you passionate about delivering excellent visitor experiences and leading teams in a welcoming, busy cultural environment?
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum is seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and customer-focused Visitor Experience Manager to lead visitor-facing operations and help deliver an exceptional experience for every visitor.
This is a hands-on operational management role with responsibility for visitor services, public engagement, retail activity, bookings, and the day-to-day presentation of visitor spaces across the museum. The successful candidate will manage and support staff and volunteers while contributing to the museum’s visitor engagement, accessibility, sustainability, and income-generation objectives.
About The Smith
Founded in 1874, The Smith is one of Scotland’s oldest museums and a major cultural organisation at the heart of Stirling’s community. As a free and independent charitable museum, we welcome thousands of visitors each year to our exhibitions, collections, events, learning programmes, café, shop, garden, and community activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage front-of-house staff and volunteers.
• Oversee day-to-day visitor operations, bookings, and retail activity.
• Ensure high standards of customer service, accessibility, presentation, and visitor care across the museum.
• Support exhibitions, public programmes, events, and audience engagement activity.
• Monitor visitor feedback and help improve the overall visitor experience.
• Contribute to commercial development and income-generation initiatives.
• Help ensure the smooth and effective running of the museum’s public spaces.
We Are Looking For Someone With
• Experience in a visitor-facing, hospitality, cultural, heritage, tourism, or retail environment.
• Experience managing or supervising staff and volunteers.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Confidence working in busy public environments.
• An understanding of accessible and inclusive visitor engagement.
• A positive, flexible, and collaborative approach to work.
• An interest in museums, heritage, arts, culture, and community engagement.
Experience working in a museum, gallery, heritage, retail, or hospitality setting would be advantageous.
Contract Terms
• Full-time position
• 35 hours per week
• Fixed-term contract for two years
• Occasional weekend and evening working required
How to Apply
Please send your CV and covering letter to: Jobs@thesmith.scot
In your covering letter, please tell us why you are interested in the role and provide examples of how your skills and experience meet the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification.
Closing Date
Monday 29 June 2026
For more information about The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, visit:

Contract Type: 2-year Fixed Term
Grade: FC07
Salary:  £34,914 – £43,437 per annum
Hours: 36 per week
Location: Hybrid head office/ Home working
Job Reference: ON000619

We are OnFife – Fife’s largest cultural organisation. OnFife is a non-profit, uniting many of Fife’s theatres, museums, libraries and more – under one vision and one goal. We are champions of culture and guardians of heritage. We spark curiosity, connect people to stories and reinvest every penny back into Fife – shaping and inspiring culture along the way.

We work with a huge range of partners, artists and creatives and our spaces are some of Fife’s favourite places. An ambitious leadership-oriented charity, we’re built on strong values, and those values make us who we are – Fearless, Inviting, Fair and Exciting. 

The Role

OnFife is looking for an ambitious and experienced Sponsorship & Funding Manager to lead the development and delivery of our sponsorship and fundraising strategy.

This is a key strategic role, responsible for growing both restricted and unrestricted income across a diverse portfolio including trusts and foundations, corporate sponsorship, individual giving, crowdfunding and public appeals. Working closely with senior colleagues across the Trust, you will help secure vital funding that enables creativity, culture and community impact across Fife.

You can view the full job spec on our current vacancies page.

About You

You will bring:

• Degree-level education (SCQF Level 9)or equivalent experience
• At least three years’ proven success in fundraising, ideally within the charity or cultural sector
• Strong experience of securing funding from trusts, foundations and businesses
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive, high-quality bids and proposals
• Strategic thinking skills and the ability to spot opportunities and innovate income streams
• Experience of relationship management with donors, partners and stakeholders
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with senior leaders, Board members and external partners
• A genuine interest in culture, creativity and community impact in Scotland

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Develop, lead and deliver a comprehensive Sponsorship & Fundraising Strategy aligned to OnFife’s strategic ambitions
• Identify, research and secure funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, statutory bodies and major donors
• Lead on writing compelling funding bids, sponsorship proposals and donor communications
• Manage and grow fundraising programmes including crowdfunding, Friends schemes, Adopt a Seat, appeals and legacy giving
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, sponsors, partners and stakeholders
• Work collaboratively across OnFife to identify funding priorities and develop strong, fundable projects
• Monitor income performance, manage budgets and targets, and report to senior management and the Board
• Ensure fundraising activity complies with best practice, legislation and data protection requirements
• Act as an advocate and ambassador for OnFife at external events and networks

What we offer

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of culture in Fife
• A collaborative, values-led organisation
• Professional autonomy and scope to innovate
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and local government pension scheme

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more information about this role before applying, please contact Eilidh Macleod, Campaign & Strategy Manager for an informal chat. Please email Eilidh at eilidh.macleod@onfife.com to arrange this.

When you’re ready to apply, please download our application pack on the current vacancies page and return them to the HR team.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 25 June 2026 at 9:00am.

OnFife is an equal opportunities employer.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community and are committed to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Visitor Operations Supervisor, Paisley, Full time and Part time hours, Permanent, Grade 4: £30,212.58 -£31,813.89 p.a. FTE (£15.66-£16.49 per hour)

The Visitor Operations Supervisor supports the effective day-to-day operation of visitor services and venue management, ensuring that all visitors receive a high-quality, safe, and engaging experience.

The role contributes to the smooth running of the venue by assisting with staff supervision, event delivery, operational planning, and customer service excellence.

The role also supports staff training, operational planning, and continuous improvement to enhance the overall visitor experience and maximise the venue’s reputation and community impact.

Working closely with the Visitor Operations Manager, the postholder helps maintain high standards of presentation, oversees front-of-house activity, supports income-generation activities, and ensures compliance with operational policies and health and safety requirements.

The role also helps drive continuous improvement, supports team development, and contributes to creating a welcoming environment that enhances reputation and encourages repeat visitation.

Hours Available: 37 hours and 16 hours per week.

Closing date: 12 June 2026

Interview date: 25 June 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’.