Management

Eden Scott is delighted to be working with Kilmartin Museum, an archaeology-focused museum run by Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd, an independent Scottish charitable company based in Mid Argyll, on the west coast of Scotland. The Museum opened its doors to the public in September 2023 following a £7.5m redevelopment.

Their Mission Statement is to inspire and educate people by interpreting, explaining and conserving the internationally important archaeological landscape, artefacts and natural heritage of Kilmartin Glen.

They are seeking a Museum Director who will have overall responsibility for financial sustainability of the Museum through income generation, fund raising and marketing to ensure delivery of the Museum’s Mission Statement, and maintenance of the Museum Accreditation standard. The post holder will work with the Board of Directors and senior colleagues to maintain and develop the strategic direction and vision for the Museum. They will take responsibility for ensuring the goals of the Redevelopment Project are maintained longer term and will take a strategic overview of operations and compliance.

The post holder will work closely with the Curatorial and Education Service Team to ensure that the curatorial, research and education objectives of the Museum are achieved and that the service is sustainable.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership of the Museum
Continued Development of the Museum as a Visitor Attraction
Curatorial, Education and Exhibitions
Financial Management & Fundraising
Grants and Funding
Liaison, Representation and Reporting
Human Resources & Administration

Applying candidates should have:

Demonstrable experience in a similar role
Experience of operating a tourism/visitor attraction or similar including retail and catering
Experience of successful charity/volunteer sector income generation and financial management including budget setting and reporting
Experience of major funders grant processes and successful funding applications
Experience of governance and board management in the charity sector
Interest in archaeology, museums, artefacts and natural heritage
Effective man management skills, able to develop a team and support and motivate staff and volunteers

Salary £45,000 – £50,000 plus company benefits including 30 days annual leave per year.

Eden Scott is dealing exclusively with this client on this vacancy so if you are keen to join this growing business, please submit your CV online or for an informal chat please call Sally on 07776 662506.

National Mining Museum Scotland (NMMS) is an independent, charitable, trust located at the Lady Victoria Colliery in Newtongrange, Midlothian. NMMS is responsible for the preservation and interpretation of Scotland’s mining history and heritage, shining a light on the past to help us look to the future of Scotland’s energy transition. As well as being a 5-star visitor attraction, the Museum holds collections of national significance and offers an award-winning learning programme for audiences of all ages, across Scotland.

NMMS is currently undergoing an exciting transition and has plans for redevelopment of the site including the reuse and repurpose of existing buildings, the creation of a new fit-for-purpose building, improvement of the visitor offer including events space and exhibitions, and the establishment of more sustainable environmental systems. The Project Manager post would be well suited for a candidate with knowledge and experience of major redevelopment projects with excellent skills in project management.

Initial funding for this post has been provided by National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

Job Purpose

The Project Officer is a new role for NMMS and the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and leading projects, ranging from refurbishment to large-scale capital projects. These projects will increase NMMS resilience and sustainability and will involve significant internal and external stakeholder management. The Project Officer will be responsible for ensuring projects are carried out efficiently and to the required time and budget constraints as well as any other legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead on the development of NMMS Project Strategy including identifying potential projects, establishing realistic targets and creating timescales for these.
2. Support the strategic development of NMMS by managing and implementing both large and small scale projects.
3. Deliver a variety of projects on time, within budget, and to the highest possible standards while meeting targets.
4. Manage the day-to-day aspects of projects and liaise closely with members of NMMS Management Team.
5. Support the Development Officer with information required for fundraising applications.
6. Work with the Finance Manager to ensure projects are kept to budget.
7. Communicate regularly with the wider NMMS team to effectively manage the projects and ensure these are fit for intended purposes.
8. Coordinate project related meetings including scheduling, agendas and writing minutes.
9. Maintaining risk assessments for projects.
10. Improve your own skills and knowledge by taking part within relevant professional bodies and undertaking training as required.
11. Attend NMMS meetings as required.
12. Comply with NMMS policies and procedures.
13. Undertake any duties at the request of the Line Manager which are commensurate with the role, including other work within the Trust.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, PERSON SPECIFICATION AND APPLICATION FOR PLEASE SEE WEBSITE.

***THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS 8AM ON 2ND SEPTEMBER 2024***

National Mining Museum Scotland (NMMS) is an independent, charitable, trust located at the Lady Victoria Colliery in Newtongrange, Midlothian. NMMS is responsible for the preservation and interpretation of Scotland’s mining history and heritage, shining a light on the past to help us look to the future of Scotland’s energy transition. As well as being a 5-star visitor attraction, the Museum holds collections of national significance and offers an award-winning learning programme for audiences of all ages, across Scotland.

NMMS is currently undergoing an exciting transition and has plans for redevelopment of the site including the reuse and repurpose of existing buildings, the creation of a new fit-for-purpose building, improvement of the visitor offer including events space and exhibitions, and the establishment of more sustainable environmental systems. The Development Officer post would be well suited for a candidate with demonstrable knowledge and experience of successful fundraising.

Initial funding for this post has been provided by National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

Job Purpose

The Development Officer is a new role for NMMS and the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the fundraising success of NMMS. The successful candidate will lead on the development of a fundraising strategy and securing funding from a range of sources such as grant awards, trusts and foundations, statutory bodies and corporate bodies to enable NMMS to achieve both long-term and short-term ambitions. The Development Officer will also build relationships and networks and explore new fundraising opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead on the development of NMMS Fundraising Strategy including establishing targets, devising fundraising campaigns, and seeking potential sources of sponsorship.
2. Continue the fundraising efforts of NMMS to support both short term sustainability and long term ambition.
3. Identify and advise on fundraising opportunities for projects and capital developments at NMMS.
4. Lead on the writing and data gathering for external funding bids and reports.
5. Work with the Project Manager and NMMS Management Team to effectively manage fundraising campaigns, in line with available resources, and to overall project plans.
6. Develop positive working relationships with fundraisers, sponsors and other relevant stakeholders.
7. Work with the Marketing and Events Manager to promote NMMS as an attractive venue to sponsor.
8. Improve your own skills and knowledge by taking part within relevant professional bodies and undertaking training as required.
9. Ensure that best practice is embedded in all areas including Data Protection Act, GDPR and any other applicable regulations.
10. Attend NMMS meetings as required.
11. Comply with NMMS policies and procedures.
12. Undertake any duties at the request of the Line Manager which are commensurate with the role, including other work within the Trust.

FOR FULL JOB DESRIPTION, PERSON SPECIFICATION AND APPLICATION FORM PLEASE SEE THE MUSEUM’S WEBSITE.

***THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS 8AM ON 2ND SEPTEMBER 2024***

As Head Chef at The Macallan Estate, you will oversee the entire culinary experience, including the renowned TimeSpirit restaurant in collaboration with El Celler de Can Roca, as well as all additional dining services. You will lead, motivate, and develop your team to consistently deliver 5-star service standards and ensure the highest quality of food.

In collaboration with our esteemed partners at El Celler de Can Roca, you will create world-class menus that align with The Macallan brand’s DNA, inspiring our guests to return and recommend us to others.

-Lead, inspire, and develop the kitchen team to consistently achieve the highest standards of delivery and professionalism, reflecting Edrington’s core values
-Ensure the culinary experience is presented as a 5-star establishment at all times, maintaining impeccable cleanliness and organisation in both customer and non-customer facing areas
-Continually enhance the culinary experience at The Macallan Estate in collaboration with El Celler de Can Roca
-Monitor and maintain consistent food standards and quality across The Macallan Estate
-Communicate daily business needs to the kitchen team by attending daily briefs and referring to operation sheets, notice boards, diaries, and rotas
-Attend and contribute to monthly operational meetings to ensure a comprehensive understanding of future business
-Take accountability for the day-to-day running of the kitchen service, manage rotas to best fit business needs within the agreed budget
-Train and develop the kitchen team, keeping accurate training records
-Purchase food and related products from company-approved suppliers
-Achieve food budget cost controls and manage stock rotation to minimise waste and maximise gross profit
-Ensure full compliance with all food hygiene and health and safety regulations, including HACCP, COSHH, and other distillery-related due diligence and controls

The Highland Folk Museum is an accredited, living history museum, whose entire collection has gained recognition as being of National Significance to Scotland. Based in the museum’s purpose built collections and resource facility, this challenging and rewarding post would suit an experienced, creative individual interested in developing their professional knowledge and skills in a high quality environment.

Applications are invited from qualified yet practical professionals, ideally with open air museum or historic environment experience; a proven interest and sound knowledge of vernacular construction, agriculture, traditional trades and crafts and related larger, working collections.

For more information on the post and how to apply, please go to the link below.

Do you have the drive and passion to lead our CRM development and strategy? If so, this might just be the role for you….

Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd… ‘An international, entrepreneurial, brand-led, successful, sustainable and respected, family business’

We appreciate and value your interest in this opportunity with Ian Macleod Distillers. We own some of the world’s best loved brands such as Glengoyne, Tamdhu, Rosebank and Edinburgh Gin. If you haven’t already, please browse around our company internet pages and immerse yourself in our colourful history and sample the details of some of our exquisite brands. As we start to tantalise your taste buds and whet your appetite for a career here with us at Ian Macleod Distillers, you will really get to understand just why our team members and customers are indeed so passionate about all things Ian Macleod!

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Setting the scene

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Digital Marketing team on a maternity cover contract for c.12 months, in the capacity of CRM and Direct to Consumer Lead. This role will predominantly focus on leading our CRM development and strategy for both consumers and trade customers. The ideal candidate will bring leading edge CRM development & management experience and ideally MS Dynamics 365.

We are looking for a candidate who has significant breadth and depth of direct experience in a similar role along with a genuine passion for CRM and a proven track record in customer journey mapping. Sitting within a central support team it’s essential that you are a self-starter who is willing to nurture and develop cross-functional relationships across the business to drive forward our digital transformation.

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate that they currently have the required documents to live and work in the UK.

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Next steps…

If after reading through, you still find that all of this really excites you, then we would love to hear from you!

Please remember that along with your CV, you will need to answer some key questions and submit a tailored cover letter, clearly outlining why your skills and previous experiences are a perfect fit to what we are looking for – remember this is your opportunity to make yourself stand out from the crowd!

Please note, this is an open application window therefore we may close the advert at any point depending on the candidate applications received so our recommendation is that you apply early to ensure you don’t miss out!

***no agency contact***

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Proudly supporting the #OpenToWork movement.

Here at Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD), we are an equal opportunity employer and proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. We have developed our ‘Responsible Spirits’ approach, also following best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards and promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.

Stills wishes to appoint a new Director, committed to elevating Stills’ national and international reputation through strategic management, creative programming and innovative income generation. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of one of Scotland’s longest-running contemporary arts organisation.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate(s) will likely demonstrate
– 5yrs+ experience in a senior role in the arts
– knowledge of the arts sector in Scotland
– proven ability in managing and developing staff
– proven ability in annual planning and managing a budget
– ability and willingness to manage change and seek innovative solutions
– openness to working flexibly with occasional unsocial hours (weekends and evenings are sometimes required)
– entrepreneurial flair to fundraising and income generation
– experience in presentations and public speaking
– familiarity with PR and marketing, their strategic development and execution

The Director will be expected to work across the following areas:

Strategic Management & Leadership

– Ensure a process of strategic planning in conjunction with the Board
– Engage with policy in the cultural sector, in and beyond Scotland
– Lead the definition of Stills’ operational plan and the executive delivery

Programming

– Lead the design and delivery of a programme about photography as a creative practice. This includes exhibitions, lectures, courses, a creative school, and more.
– Ensure artistic and financial credibility
– Engage deeply with diverse and growing audiences

Advocacy & Marketing

– Represent Stills to stakeholders and media; be a figurehead and spokesperson.
– Contribute to the arts and cultural sector dialogue within and beyond Scotland.

Financial Management

– In conjunction with the Finance Manager and Chair of Finance & Personnel Committee, inform the setting and management of Stills’ annual budget/s for approval by Stills’ Board.
– In a challenging funding environment we expect the Director to explore, develop and implement new ways of delivering key objectives.

Income Generation

– Lead the work to develop income generation and fundraising.
– Forge and maintain key relationships so as to optimise income generation.

Human Resources

– Work to advance best-practice processes and delivery.
– Further develop a nurturing, supportive and fair work environment, meeting and advancing our overall goals.
– To develop and conform with environmental matters and policies and ensure policies on Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion are rigorously applied.

General Management

Work with Staff and Board as appropriate to ensure:

– effective systems are in place to deliver the mission, aims and objectives
– Stills complies with statutory and company obligations
– a team approach to planning and delivery is maintained
– a productive and appropriate working environment is maintained,
reports and meetings with Board, staff and stakeholder meetings are planned and delivered to schedule
– appropriate evaluation and review processes are in place.

This is a full-time position, working in a hybrid flexible environment with a mixture of home working and working from our premises in Edinburgh, with a minimum of three days on site.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.

Stills is aware that flexible working models are crucial to accommodating disabled people in the labour market. We encourage applications from those who define themselves as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 (including deaf and neurodivergent people).

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, such as alternative application formats or receiving interview questions in advance, please get in touch with Cheryl Connell at cheryl.connell@stills.org

Applications
To apply for the role of Director, please send a CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) to Cheryl Connell at: recruitment@stills.org

Please also use this email if you would like to ask any specific questions about the role.

Due to retirement we are now seeking the right individual to take over as Operations Manager, tasked with commercial management of the building and of our Outreach activities, making spaces available for the full range of community activities: concerts, music recordings, wedding receptions and other social events as well as church services.

The main purpose of the role is to manage the outreach activities of Greyfriars Kirk, now a major venue for the arts and a tourist/pilgrimage destination.

The Inverness Castle Experience is a new visitor attraction opening in 2025, celebrating the spirit of the Highlands’ past, present, and future. This world-class visitor experience will draw visitors from local areas, across the UK, and internationally, serving as a gateway to the Highlands with interactive and immersive experiences throughout.

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the design and build of the experience, and this commitment extends to the employment of our team, starting with the Head of Inverness Castle Experience. We are looking for an individual with the ability and confidence to lead this exciting business through its next chapter.

As the Head of Inverness Castle Experience, you will work closely with the leadership team, supporting the development from pre-opening through to commercial operation. You will be responsible for building our team, preparing the site for its opening, and fostering real engagement within the local community. You will:
– Be excited to be part of a new Highland attraction.
– Possess strong leadership skills and innovative vision.
– Be dedicated to creating exceptional visitor experiences.

Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is an educational charity and leading science centre and visitor attraction with a 5-star status. Our mission is to inspire everyone to explore and understand the world around them and to discover and enjoy science.

We are a place of learning, creativity, curiosity, and fun, inspiring and empowering around half a million people every year, both inside and outside our amazing centre in Pacific Quay, on the banks of the Clyde.

Our state-of-the-art centre contains more than 450 interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium, a science show theatre, a teaching laboratory, an IMAX cinema, and a maker space. We also take science out of our centre and across Scotland with our On Tour programme and our Community Engagement Programme works closely with people in our local communities. We also offer a truly unique 5 star event venue offering 17 diverse and interesting spaces to accommodate events of all shapes and sizes for over 2000 guests.

ABOUT THE ROLE –

We are recruiting for an Assistant Customer Experience Manager to assist the Customer Experience Manager with the day-to-day management of the front of house operations for the Science Mall, IMAX Theatre, Tower, Gift Shop, Car Park and Housekeeping to ensure that the customer experience team are meeting the required 5-star standards to effectively deliver the GSC Customer Service Promise.

You will have leadership experience in a customer service-related position at managerial level. You will also have people management experience including the ability to motivate and lead a team to co-operate well with others to ensure department objectives are achieved. We are looking for someone who has strong communication and presentation skills, good ICT/Digital skills, complaint handling experience, cash handling experience, and experience in dealing with emergency situations as they arise.

Reports to: Head of Learning and Engagement

Salary: c.£30,000 – £35,000 p.a. DOE.

Hours: Full time (37.5hrs/week), permanent. Standard working hours are 09:00 – 17:30 Monday – Friday. Reasonable flexibility required for evening and weekend work out with these times to facilitate opportunities including outreach and special events.

Dynamic Earth 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: To manage the creation and delivery of a vibrant year-round programme of events and experiences which support learners, teachers, families, adults and young people engage with Dynamic Earth, our charitable mission and purpose.

Role Description:

Role Summary – Working closely with the Head of Learning and Engagement, you will play an active and hands-on role in managing the creation, delivery and resourcing of Dynamic Earth’s programming for school and public audiences; positioning the charity as a sector leader in informal science learning provision.

Key Results Areas:

1. Strategy and Culture: You will champion a culture of excellence in science engagement and play a key role in delivering our programming and organisational strategies. You will support the creation and delivery of operational plans which deliver our ambitions for audience groups you are responsible for and act as a science communication mentor and champion, leading through example in event and experience delivery with audiences and colleagues.

2. School Learners: You will lead on the management of our programmes for learners aged 3-18 which support national educational priorities, and evolve our school programming to increasingly focus on repeat engagement models, including supporting delivery of programmes for learners and CLPL for teachers.

3. Training Programmes: You will lead the management of our Career Long Professional Learning offer for practitioners across Scotland and our Public Engagement training offer for scientists.

4. Family Programmes: You will manage our family programme offer, including workshops, drop-in experiences, special events in both indoor and outdoor settings.

5. Public Programmes: You will manage our evolving public engagement programme for adults and young people e.g. Science Lates and adult talks.

6. Partnerships: You will play a key role in managing a range of partnerships, including initiation, development and stewardship, for example, with the Edinburgh Science Festival, with universities and government agencies such as SSERC and Education Scotland.

7. Management: You will line manage colleagues responsible for school, family and public programmes.

8. Budget and Finances: You will manage budgets for school and public programming in collaboration with the Head of Learning and Engagement.

9. Health and Safety: You will take an active role in health and safety processes and procedure for the activity areas you are responsible for, such as SOPs and Risk Assessments.

10. Evaluation and Impact: You will play an active role in sharing the work of the charity across a range of channels for a broad range of stakeholders in partnership with colleagues from Marketing and Communications.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

– Educated to degree level in a STEM subject area or related discipline, or alternatively lived experience as an alternative to a formal qualification.
– Excellent oral and written communication skills
– Excellent planning and organisational skills
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Excellent time management skills, including the ability to effectively re(prioritise) a varied workload of multiple concurrent programme areas and projects
– Experience of supporting fundraising activity
– Line management experience including recruitment, training and development and supporting a development culture in teams
– Experience of creating and delivering high-quality learning and engagement experiences from inception to point of delivery with a range of audiences including school learners, teachers, academics, families and adults
– Experience of creating, maintaining, evolving and stewarding programme partnerships
– Awareness and experience of developing evaluation methodologies, including social impact

QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

– A pro-active, warm, enthusiastic and friendly disposition with the ability to build rapport with people quickly
– An enabling and pro-active attitude and commitment to a culture of continuous improvement
– A flexible approach which helps deliver results
– A pro-active and enabling approach to problem solving
– A reflective practitioner with the ability to reflect both on self and situation

To apply, please email a copy of your CV and cover letter to peopleandculture@dynamicearth.org.uk

Eden Scott is delighted to be working with Kilmartin Museum, an archaeology-focused museum run by Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd, an independent Scottish charitable company based in Mid Argyll, on the west coast of Scotland. The Museum opened its doors to the public in September 2023 following a £7.5m redevelopment.

Their Mission Statement is to inspire and educate people by interpreting, explaining and conserving the internationally important archaeological landscape, artefacts and natural heritage of Kilmartin Glen.

They are seeking a Museum Director who will have overall responsibility for financial sustainability of the Museum through income generation, fund raising and marketing to ensure delivery of the Museum’s Mission Statement, and maintenance of the Museum Accreditation standard. The post holder will work with the Board of Directors and senior colleagues to maintain and develop the strategic direction and vision for the Museum. They will take responsibility for ensuring the goals of the Redevelopment Project are maintained longer term and will take a strategic overview of operations and compliance.

The post holder will work closely with the Curatorial and Education Service Team to ensure that the curatorial, research and education objectives of the Museum are achieved and that the service is sustainable.

Key responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership of the Museum

Continued Development of the Museum as a Visitor Attraction

Curatorial, Education and Exhibitions

Financial Management & Fundraising

Grants and Funding

Liaison, Representation and Reporting

Human Resources & Administration

Applying candidates should have:

Demonstrable experience in a similar role

Experience of operating a tourism/visitor attraction or similar including retail and catering

Experience of successful charity/volunteer sector income generation and financial management including budget setting and reporting

Experience of major funders grant processes and successful funding applications

Experience of governance and board management in the charity sector

Interest in archaeology, museums, artefacts and natural heritage

Effective man management skills, able to develop a team and support and motivate staff and volunteers

Salary is on a range dependent on skills and experience plus company benefits including 30 days annual leave per year.

Eden Scott is dealing exclusively with this client on this vacancy .