Operations

JOB PURPOSE
This role enables the delivery of high priority projects which, together, deliver the Seabird and Island Biosecurity actions in NTS’s ‘Plan for Nature’. These projects are the prioritised list of work for which NTS has identified a critical need to conserve its seabirds and garner wider societal support while we do so. The role fills both skill and capacity gaps in our current workforce by providing a flexible mobile team to carry out operational, research and communication work across our seabird places.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
The post-holder will:
• Carry out a list of high priority research, operational work and communications projects to progress NTS’s seabird conservation actions across its seabird sites. These include our work to recover seabirds affected by avian influenza, research to understand how to manage visitor pressure on seabirds, citizen science methods to monitor seabirds, developing new technology to improve biosecurity on seabird islands, and specific work such as biologging on NTS’s identified priority species: Leach’s storm petrel, Fulmar, Puffin, Razorbill, European storm petrel and Great Skua.
• Present work in clear, accurate, scientifically robust, engaging and timely ways so that conservation evidence can be fast-tracked for use in managing our sites and garnering wider societal support for seabird conservation.
• Liaise frequently with the wider seabird ‘community of interest’ at NTS (The senior seabird officer, nature conservation team, rangers, operations managers, marine policy colleagues, communication and fundraising staff) to share information about your work and capture their input into it.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of welfare for wild seabird populations while collecting data to inform their conservation.
• Work to agreed standard operating procedures while working in island and clifftop environments.

We’re looking for a professional, hard-working and well presented housekeeper to join our wonderful team. The purpose of this role is to assist with housekeeping and cleaning duties in all areas of Blair Castle. As frequent contact with our visitors is part of the daily routine, a smart appearance and a high standard of customer care are expected.

Main duties:

· To assist with general housekeeping and cleaning duties, including vacuuming and dusting, working with extra care around antique and museum items in the castle.

· Cleaning of all public areas including the castle exhibition.

· Daily cleaning and daily maintenance cleaning of visitor toilets.

· Cleaning staff room areas and toilets.

· Assistance and support to other teams within the Castle enterprise as required.

· Comply with health & safety directives and organisational policy, including regular fire drills.

· Comply with organisational policy for green tourism and recycling policies.

· Attend team meetings and training sessions as required.

· Deep cleaning every artefact in the castle over winter.

About you:

· You should have a keen attention to detail and take pride in maintaining the cleanliness and care that a historic house demands.

· Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

· Initiative, enthusiasm, and strong communication skills.

· An understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH is a bonus.

Benefits:

· Attractive, competitive salary, supported by an excellent company pension scheme that includes life cover.

· Annual leave scheme.

· Great staff events such as a summer BBQ, bonfire night and Christmas meal.

· Other benefits include free tickets to: Atholl Gathering and Highland Games and Blair Castle and Gardens. Discounts off: The Larder, Castle Gift Shop, Restaurant, holiday accommodation, fishing and more.

· Work in a beautiful castle surrounded by historic woodland, acres of green space and the serene Hercules Garden, perfect for lunchtime walks.

If you are passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and creating a welcoming environment for our visitors, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our dedicated housekeeping team.

Please email your CV and covering letter to niallg@atholl-estates.co.uk.

The role:

To carry out, to completion, property maintenance related tasks (multi trade) to agreed timescales, quality standards and in a cost-effective manner; undertaking designated activities (trade specific) in managing the build and maintenance of all buildings, facilities and infrastructure owned by the RZSS.

Ensure that all areas of the site are safe and well presented for our visitors in support of RZSS’ mission and vision.?

Some of the things you’ll do:

Work under the direction of more senior tradesperson to;

take the day to day lead on designated activities (trade specific) to ensure all assigned repairs and projects are delivered effectively, safely, on time and to budget.

provide reactive labouring and driving tasks to agreed H&S and quality standards.

Undertake all forms of general labouring works, e.g. planning general works and multi trade repairs (that don’t require an experienced tradesperson to complete) and repairs under the direction of appropriately qualified tradesperson.

Support the construction and maintenance of new buildings, facilities and infrastructure to agreed standards, budgets and deadlines, including smaller multi trade repairs or works, e.g plant, equipment and labouring tasks.

Ensure own machinery is cleaned, inspected, maintained and user logbook updated daily to agreed transport policy standards and procedures.

Operate heavy plant on a regular basis and ensure all machinery and tools are cleaned, inspected, maintained and user logbook updated daily to agreed transport and other policy standards and procedures.

Assist in the ordering of supplies and services required for the team.

Ensure all pre-start check sheets are completed as required.

Work collaboratively with other sections and departments to ensure all work is scheduled coordinated and monitored effectively, providing guidance and advice relating to your trade when required.

Drive company vehicles including pickup truck, off road ATV and fork lift truck and ensure maintained and road worthy and reporting repairs where required.

Recommend to your manager cost-effective opportunities to minimise the impact of your department and RZSS’ operations on the environment.

Ensure compliance with RZSS’s policies, procedures and guidelines, together with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.

Engage with the Society’s appraisal system, and demonstrate commitment to our values, behaviours and your continuous personal development.

Perform other reasonable duties and projects as directed by your manager

What you’ll need:

Relevant construction qualification, or minimal 2 years’ experience of working on a hands on construction/maintenance role.

Full driving licence.

Able to identify and make safe (for self, colleagues and the public) all the utilities and services encountered whilst working on RZSS sites.

What you’ll get in return:

Starting salary between £23,868 – £24,378 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £24,888 per annum
37.5hr working week
34 days annual leave
Discount in both retail/catering
Access to a healthcare plan
Employer contributory pension scheme
You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoo’s across the UK.
We offer a range of great benefits which can be found at www.rzss.org.uk/about-rzss/staff-benefits
Please see the role profile for further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria.

Join Our Five Star Housekeeping Cleaning Team!

Hopetoun House is regarded as Scotland’s finest Stately Home. We welcome around 50,000 visitors each year and are proud to be graded as a 5-star Visitor Attraction by Visit Scotland.

Permanent Cleaner/Housekeeper(s)
Hopetoun House is looking for Housekeeper Cleaner to work as part of our dedicated Housekeeping Team, assisting the Head Housekeeper in the cleaning and upkeep of the publicly accessible areas of Hopetoun House. (Please note that this does NOT include the family/resident areas, bedrooms or catering kitchens).

Hours of Work and Rate
There are 25 hours per week available.
Rate of pay is £12.60 from April 2025

25 Hours Position
During the Closed season (October to Easter)
Working hours are 07:00 to 12:00
5 hours per day, Monday to Friday. There is occasional weekend work during our closed season, depending on the needs of our events business.

During Visitor Attraction Season (Easter to end September)
Working hours are 06:00 to 11:00
5 hours per day, 5 days per week (days variable)
Weekend work is required during our Visitor Attraction season, typically working Saturday and Sunday every second weekend.

Typical duties include the following:
• Vacuuming, floor polishing and dusting
• Cleaning WCs and maintaining adequate supplies of toiletries in WCs
• Before and after cleaning of any rooms used for Hopetoun events
• Finer conservation detailed cleaning of historic rooms and furniture in winter (full training is given)
• Some high-level cleaning using ladders
• Use of Buffers/polishers etc is required (full training is given)
• Anything else within reason that the Head Housekeeper requires to maintain the proper upkeep of Hopetoun House

The post-holder should be confident and friendly, being able to work both under direction and on own initiative. Previous corporate cleaning or housekeeping experience is an advantage. An interest in heritage/visitor attractions would also be an advantage although not essential. Full training will be given.

IMPORTANT: There is no public transport near Hopetoun so own transport is an advantage, although transport to and from South Queensferry can be arranged.

To apply, please email and tell us a bit about yourself, why you’d like this job and why you’re suitable, please also attach your CV.

Email: info@hopetoun.co.uk
The Hopetoun House Preservation Trust is a registered Scottish Charity No SC009760

Supply Chain Opportunity

Are you looking for a hands-on supply chain role, working in a successful family-run whisky and spirits business, in a role where you can bring to the table fresh thinking and pragmatic commercial solutions to help deliver excellence and evolve our processes…

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Setting the Scene

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

We are Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD), a fourth-generation family owned and managed whisky and spirits business operating across the UK and internationally. We are producers of multi award winning premium whisky and gin with many other whiskies and spirits as part of our portfolio. Crafting Spirits With Passion, is what we do best… not only are we producers of exquisite brands, but we are also distributors and suppliers in B2B and B2C channels. We are a brand led, successful family business with our spirits (people and brands), at our very core. Driven by passion, enthusiasm and solid business values, we are now expanding our B2C offering and continuing to invest in each of our brand homes as our brands continue to evolve and grow.

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Our Opportunity

This is your opportunity to join a business where you are always ‘In Good Company’. As we step confidently into the future, we’re now on the lookout for a dynamic, forward-thinking Supply Chain team member to join our team. This role will suit someone who thrives on process excellence, someone who can influence and bring fresh ideas to the table with sensitivity and through a strong pragmatic and commercial lens, and someone who is excited by the possibilities of innovation and AI in helping evolve how supply chains and processes run.

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About the Role

This is a pivotal role where you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, accurate, and efficient flow of materials and products, from concept to delivery and across a wide range of customer segments. You will play a critical part in maintaining optimal stock availability, driving continuous improvement, and fostering effective support and collaboration within and across departments.

This role is not just about keeping things moving. It is about moving things forward in the right manner and style. A progressive mindset, exploring how efficiencies and smart systems combined with relevant AI technologies can also enhance forecasting, streamline operations, and elevate our overall supply chain performance would be useful skills and experiences to bring to the table.

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Key Responsibilities

Specification Management
• Develop and maintain accurate, detailed specifications for all components and finished goods.
• Ensure specifications meet internal standards and customer expectations.

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Oversee the planning and replenishment of all dry and cased goods.
• Monitor stock levels in line with customer demand, safety stock policies, and seasonal planning.

New Product Development (NPD)
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products launch on time.
• Track progress and quickly resolve any delays or blockers.

Supplier Liaison & Procurement
• Communicate effectively with suppliers to align on specification changes or new requirements.
• Place and manage orders for all required materials, ensuring delivery timelines are met.

Purchase Order (PO) Generation
• Accurately raise POs, ensuring all costings and terms are current and correct.

Stock Write-Off Management
• Actively monitor and reduce write-offs of components and finished goods.
• Implement smarter planning strategies to reduce waste.

Production Alignment
• Work closely with the bottling and production teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.

Data Integrity
• Uphold a high level of data accuracy across all systems.
• Regularly audit supply chain data and ensure process compliance.

Collaboration & Team Support
• Support the wider supply chain team and collaborate with colleagues across departments.
• Play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Innovation & AI Exploration
• Identify and lead opportunities to enhance supply chain performance through AI tools and digital technologies.
• Stay curious and proactive in adopting new ways of working.

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What We Are Looking For

Skills & Experience

• Significant experience in a supply chain management role, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and supply chain software.
• A natural collaborator with an appetite for innovation, improvement, and exploring the future of supply chain opportunities.
• High level of arithmetic and commercial proficiency with excellent data handling accuracy.
• Skilled in supplier relationship management and confident in negotiations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence across all levels of the business.
• Detail-oriented and highly organised, with a problem-solving stakeholder focussed mindset.
• Experience leading, coaching and mentoring would also be an advantage.
• Project management experience would be desirable.
• A relevant qualification in a related field would be an advantage

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Why Join Us?

• A people-first culture, with commerciality and pragmatism: In Good Company.
• Real impact: You will play a key role in shaping how we operate today and help evolve how and where we go tomorrow.
• Room to innovate: Our business is open-minded, forward-looking, and excited by what is next.
• Family business values: We care deeply about our people, our products, our brands and doing things the right way.

If you’re looking for a role where you can help shape, lead, innovate, and belong then this could be the role for you.

Apply today and be part of a business where you’re truly In Good Company.

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Next steps…
If after reading through, this opportunity really excites you, then we would love to hear from you! To apply for this opportunity, click the apply now button to create your own recruitment account with us and submit your application and CV. 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. 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 do not miss out! In addition, we can only accept applications for this role from candidates who currently already have eligibility to live and work in the U.K.

***No Agency Contact***

Proudly supporting the #OpenToWork movement.
Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD) are proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. In our individual IMD way, we endeavour to follow best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards. We are advocates of promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.

Housekeeping Team Member (Seasonal and Permanent opportunities)

About Us: Lost Shore is about bringing a world-first and world-beating surf resort to the outskirts of the capital. The largest inland wave pool in Europe, that has arrived next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, is going to put Scotland on the map for all the right reasons!

But it is the range of other activities and leisure offerings that make us so special, offering something for everyone.

Picture a surfing paradise where surfers, tourists, and locals converge—a place where adventure meets relaxation.

The Role: Housekeeping Team Member
As a Housekeeping Team Member, you will be the heart of our resort’s cleanliness, ensuring our stunning buildings, bustling main thoroughfares, pristine toilets and changing areas, and cozy accommodation units are sparkling clean and welcoming every day. Join us and help create an unforgettable experience for our visitors!

What you will be doing:
– Carrying out reactive and preventative planned cleaning tasks at the Lost Shore Surf Resort, Edinburgh.
– Working as a Team Member of the Housekeeping Team, the role can involve out of hours work and at times, lone working.
– Accountable for delivering a world class Visitor experience in a safe, hygienic, and legally compliant manner.
– Reporting to the Housekeeping Manager and working with the Housekeeping Assistant Manager.

Additional Information:
As a Housekeeping Team Member, you will need to be flexible with your schedule. Our resort operates seven days a week, and early morning, late evening and weekend work will be required. Your commitment to ensuring the resort’s smooth operation during peak times is essential.

Why join the Lost Shore Team?
– Various shift patterns and working hours to give a well-balanced lifestyle
– A front-row seat to the opening of Europe’s largest inland surf resort.
– Sunsets over the surf lake (because everyone need a moment to breathe).
– A team that knows how to have fun at work but equally understands the value of hard graft.
– A chance to put your stamp on Lost Shore’s legacy.
– On top of an attractive salary, you will also enjoy a competitive benefits package including 28 days paid holiday, pension, and lots more!

* Please note that we will be interviewing while the job advert remains live, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment *

Join Our Team: Night Security Team Member

40hr per week
Full Time contracts available

About Us: Lost Shore is about bringing a world-first and world-beating surf resort to the outskirts of the capital. The largest inland surfing pool in Europe, has arrived next to Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena, and is putting Scotland on the map for all the right reasons!

But it’s the range of other activities and leisure offerings that make us so special, offering something for everyone.

Picture a surfing paradise where surfers, tourists, and locals converge—a place where adventure meets relaxation.

The Role: Night Security Team Member
The Night Security Team play a critical part in determining our Visitor’s out of hours onsite experience, including responding to queries, dealing with incidents and resolving issues in an appropriate, safe and timely manner.

What you will be doing:
– Responding to issues and queries about the Resort, from both Visitors and 3rd parties, either in person or on the phone.
– Working as a Team Member of the Safety and Security Team, the role involves out of hours work and at times, lone working.
– Accountable for delivering a world class Visitor experience in a safe, appropriate and legally compliant manner.
– Reporting to the Health, Safety and Security Manager and working with and alongside other Management Team Members.

Visitor Experience: Utilise in-depth knowledge of resort offerings to understand visitor needs, communicate effectively with visitors and colleagues, gather feedback, and collaborate with the Visitor Experience Manager to help exceed targets for returning visitors, ensuring guest satisfaction and loyalty.

Working as a Team: Support the Safety and Security Manager to foster a positive work environment, maintain open communication channels, address challenges promptly, and ensure adherence to People Policies and Procedures, contributing to a cohesive and effective team dynamic.

Ways of Working: Work with the Safety and Security Manager to maintain legal compliance and uphold brand values, supporting the Management Teams in incident management and providing accurate records to ensure effective communication and resolution.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
– A valid in date Frontline Door Supervision SIA Licence or the ability to be supported to achieve this.
– Demonstrated ability to handle issues independently and escalate when necessary, ensuring smooth operations.
– Strong commitment to customer satisfaction, maintaining high standards and building lasting relationships with stakeholders.
– Exceptional organisational, report writing and time-management skills, ensuring attention to detail and effective task prioritisation.
– Ethically minded with a dedication to equality, diversity, and inclusion, coupled with a calm demeanour in challenging situations.
– Available for overnight shifts, including periods of lone work, particularly during site closures.

Why join the Lost Shore Team?
– A front-row seat to Europe’s largest inland surf resort.
– Sunsets over the surf lake (because everyone need a moment to breathe).
– A team that knows how to have fun at work but equally understands the value of hard graft.
– A chance to put your stamp on Lost Shore’s legacy.
– On top of an attractive salary, you will also enjoy a competitive benefits package including 28 days paid holiday, pension and lots more!

*Please note, we will be carrying out interviews whilst this advert is live. Please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. *