Operations

Hours: Full Time, Minimum of 32 hours per week and must be able to work all shift types, including nightshifts.
Duration: Permanent
Pay: Hourly rate of £14.05 for day shifts and £15.55 for nightshifts. For clarity, a nightshift is considered to be any hours worked between 7:00pm and 7:00am.

The Royal Yacht Britannia is Tripadvisor’s No.1 Attraction in the World 2026 and an exclusive events venue in Edinburgh. The 160-strong team on board is committed to delivering the same standards of excellence expected when Britannia was in service.

Company benefits include:

• 6.6 weeks / 33 days pro-rata annual leave
• Staff discount in the Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom at Britannia, overnight stays aboard Fingal Hotel and at The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar
• Uniform provided
• Free staff parking
• Convenient access via public transport links
• Complimentary tickets to Britannia each year of employment
• Up to £1,000 referral bonus through our Recommend a Colleague Scheme
• Up to 1 week / 5 days pro-rata additional long service annual leave
• Options to buy and sell annual leave
• Generous company pension (10% employer contribution, rising to up to 20% with employee contribution)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development from day one
• Life assurance
• Employee events and celebrations

Security

Our Safety and Security Team plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for visitors, staff, and the historic vessels in our care. Providing 24/7, year-round protection of the ship and its valuable artefacts, the team is at the heart of our operation. We are currently seeking a dedicated and professional Safety & Security Officer to join our experienced security team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain the safety and security of visitors, staff, the vessel, and its artefacts through patrols, CCTV monitoring, access control, and incident response.
• Provide excellent customer service by welcoming visitors, assisting with enquiries, and maintaining a professional and approachable presence.
• Respond to emergencies and health & safety matters, including fire alarms, evacuations, first aid duties, and reporting hazards or risks.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and emergency services while maintaining clear and professional communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational standards, including accurate record-keeping, incident reporting, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and presentation.

Who We’re Looking For

• Customer-focused and approachable, with excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to assist visitors, guests, and colleagues.
• Professional, reliable, and trustworthy, demonstrating integrity, punctuality, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Alert, observant, and proactive, able to identify security, safety, and operational issues and take appropriate action.
• Calm and confident under pressure, capable of responding effectively to emergencies, incidents, and challenging situations.
• A strong team player with good attention to detail, able to follow procedures, maintain accurate records, and work collaboratively across departments.
• Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) trained.

Location

Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh – you must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting (essential).

How to Apply:

If you feel you have the personality, skills and experience we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for the role of Safety & Security Officer, to Murray.Wight@tryb.co.uk

Closing date: Sunday 22 November 2026

No agencies please.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, successful candidates will be contacted directly by email.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Thank you for your interest in the post of Stonemason with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based at our Stirling Depot. This is a permanent, full-time position.

The Monument Conservation Unit (MCU) based in Stirling is tasked with the responsibility for conservation, maintenance and presentation works within the Stirling depots remit. You will assist with conservation, and routine maintenance works to HES monuments in the Stirling Depot area including one of our flagship sites, Stirling Castle.

The Monument Conservation Units (MCU) are based throughout Central Scotland and consist of stonemasons, joiners, painters, gardeners, labourers and apprentices of varying trades. The teams are headed by Lead Masons who have direct line management responsibilities for this team. As a Stonemason in our Stirling Depot, you will have responsibility for the on-going conservation and maintenance and preservation of masonry at Historic Environment Scotland monuments within your area which include Stirling Castle, Mars Wark, Stirling Old Bridge and Argyll’s Lodging. You will help train and instruct apprentices in all aspects of the trade and provide information and instruction to support staff as required. You may also be asked to be involved in showing masonry skills at open days.

You will be expected to work at any location as directed by the Lead Mason within the depot area. Official transport is provided to and from the various sites within the Depot areas. Individuals are however expected to make their own way to the MCU Depot.

You will also be asked to travel using HES transport to other remote sites out with your depot area which may include overnight stays.

If you enjoy variety, working with people and seeing plans come together, this could be the role for you. As our Operations Executive, you’ll be at the heart of our Raceday’s and events, helping to plan, prepare and deliver a great experience for our racegoers.

You’ll work with teams across the racecourse, as well as raceday employees, contractors and suppliers, making sure the details are in place and everything runs smoothly. It’s a varied, hands-on role for someone who is organised, proactive and thrives in a busy event environment.

General Responsibilities include: 

Raceday
*Contribute to annual raceday planning, bringing forward ideas and features to enhance the racegoer experience.
*Attend contractor, supplier and planning meetings, capturing key actions and communicating these to the wider team.
*Prepare and distribute Operations Briefing Documents and racegoer information for the website.
*Coordinate entertainment and transport providers and support other raceday requirements.
*Take a lead role in raceday set-up and entrance systems, helping to ensure a smooth and successful event.
*Complete raceday cash-up and associated financial processes.

Customer Care Team
*Coordinate communication and raceday availability for the Customer Care Team, ensuring appropriate staffing levels for each fixture.
*Issue annual employee contracts and support health and safety refresher sessions.
*Induct new employees, deliver raceday briefings and respond to team queries.

Venue & Operations
*Assist with coordinating annual maintenance works and maintain accurate records of weekly tests and inspections.
*Attend weekly Operations meetings, record and allocate actions, and follow up to ensure they are completed promptly.

Finance
*Raise purchase orders for suppliers and contractors and ensure invoices are submitted promptly.
*Maintain accurate financial records to support the Head of Operations in delivering annual activities within budget.

Wider Team Support
*Provide cover and support to the Office Manager and reception team when required.
*Coordinate and communicate non-raceday events to the wider team, providing operational support as needed.

Skills & Attributes
We’re looking for someone who is:
*Highly organised – able to juggle competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
*Proactive and practical – confident taking ownership, anticipating what needs to be done and finding solutions.
*Calm under pressure – comfortable working in a busy event environment and able to adapt when plans change.
*A strong communicator – confident building positive working relationships with colleagues, raceday employees, contractors and suppliers.
*A team player – approachable, flexible and happy to get stuck in wherever support is needed.
*Customer focused – committed to helping deliver a welcoming and enjoyable experience for our racegoers.

About Musselburgh Racecourse
Musselburgh Racecourse is an exciting and fast-paced place to work, where no two raceday’s are quite the same. We pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our racegoers and delivering events to a consistently high standard.

Our success relies on great teamwork, attention to detail and people who are willing to get involved. Joining our team means becoming part of a friendly, hands-on environment where everyone plays their part in bringing our raceday’s and events to life.

What we offer:  
*Enhanced employer pension contribution 
*Medical cash plan (Medicash individual) 
*30 days holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays 
*Free onsite parking 
*Free tickets for selected Raceday’s across the group 
*Access to a wellbeing app 
*Enhanced maternity, paternity and sickness policies 
*Continuous professional development 

Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 dependent on experience  

Hours of work:  
*37 hours per week, standard working hours are Monday – Thursday 09:00-17:00 and Friday 9.00- 16.30
*Evening and weekend work is expected in line with business needs with the ability to work occasional irregular hours during race events and busy periods.  
*This is with a flexible working system that allows time to be accrued and booked. 

This role is based on-site at Musselburgh Racecourse and therefore reliable commute to Musselburgh is essential.  

Ready to apply? 

If you feel like this is the perfect fit for you, please apply with your CV attached today! All applications will be collated and assessed by the hiring manager for the role. If you’re interested in this role, please send your C.V to recruitment@musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk.

Closing date: 20th November 2026

No agency enquiries please.