Management

Help shape the future of one of Scotland’s most important heritage destinations.
New Lanark Trust is seeking an exceptional strategic leader to help write the next chapter in the story of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

As Head of Heritage & Enterprise, you will join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in balancing heritage conservation with commercial ambition. Working across heritage, enterprise, fundraising, partnerships and visitor experience, you will help ensure New Lanark remains both internationally recognised and financially sustainable for generations to come.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic growth, develop new income streams, secure funding, build influential partnerships and champion one of Scotland’s most significant cultural assets on the national and international stage.

You will work alongside experienced operational managers, providing strategic direction while leading our heritage, education and World Heritage teams.
We are looking for an ambitious and innovative leader who combines commercial awareness with a passion for heritage and public engagement.

We’re looking for someone who has:
• Proven strategic leadership experience.
• Experience of developing partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
• A track record of securing funding and developing sustainable income streams.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify new opportunities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A passion for heritage, education and community engagement.

In return we offer
• The opportunity to shape the future of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• A senior leadership position within one of Scotland’s most recognised heritage organisations.
• An opportunity to make a genuine long-term impact.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Employee benefits and discounts.

The Head of Communications & Public Affairs is a pivotal role at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) promoting our world-leading work in science, conservation, horticulture, and education.

Working as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role will lead the organisation’s approach to strategic communications, seeking opportunities to engage external audiences, disseminate key messages, and raise RBGE’s profile on a national and international stage through press and media engagement.

With oversight of the communications and publishing functions, this role will also provide key support to the Regius Keeper and the Executive Team in shaping engagement and communication strategies with political stakeholders across the Scottish and UK governments.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the next phase of RBGE’s corporate strategy, strengthening key policy relationships and promoting RBGE’s expertise to deliver real impact in the fight against the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.

Closing date: 09:00am (BST) on Monday 20 July 2026
First interview date: 30 July 2026
Second interview date: 5 August 2026

Recruitment information:

Further details on the job description, person specification, and how to apply can be found in the candidate pack for the role on our website.