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Operations Assistant (Casual)

Operations Assistant (Casual), Renfrewshire, Grade 2: £13.48 per hour.

To work within Health & Safety legislation, policies and procedures to ensure venues are well presented and set to exceed customer expectations and to ensure the security and integrity of buildings, collections and equipment, while delivering the highest standard of customer service.

You may be required to work at any locations across OneRen in accordance with the needs of the business.

Closing date: 29 March 2026

Interview date: 13 and 14 April 2026

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic 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’.

Stonemason – Blackness Depot

Thank you for your interest in the post of Stonemason with Historic Environment Scotland at Blackness Castle. This is a permanent and pensionable appointment.
You will be involved in planning, organising and conducting masonry repairs within Blackness Castle and the wider remit of HES sites. This could range from pointing and conservation works to dressing stone in the workshops ready for upcoming projects.

Estate Worker

JOB PURPOSE

To assist in the maintenance of the grounds of Drum Castle, to ensure that the grounds are kept to high presentation standards. To contribute to the conservation and development of the outdoor features of the Estate, the wider grounds and in the Wall Garden.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Undertaking day-to-day maintenance of the grounds at Drum Castle, to the high standard expected by the Trust, including but not limited to:

On regular basis, depending on the season :
• Snow ploughing and road gritting
• Routine maintenance and checks of machinery, from compact tractors to smaller garden equipment
• Compost bays and yard routine management

• Grass cutting (pedestrian rotary mower and mounted rotary mowers) and lawn edging
• Strimming and leaf collecting
• Hedge cutting (on ground and elevated positions)
• Soft landscaping and soil work
• Mechanical weeding

• Minimal Litter clearing
• Assisting the garden team to provide visitors a pleasant experience, especially in terms of communication and self-presentation.

On occasional basis, depending on the season :
• Assisting with planting
• Path work and resurfacing
• Fencing repairs
• Assisting the garden team to prepare and deliver special events and occasions.

2. Ensure all activities undertaken are compliant with the property’s Safe System of Work and Emergency Procedures.

3. Demonstrating self-motivation, good timekeeping and willingness to learn new techniques, especially regarding weed suppression management.

4. It is a requirement of this post that there is considerable outdoor physical activity in all weather.

5. Undertaking such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the Garden and Estate operations, as required by the Head gardener.

This role is not one for which the duties, responsibilities or accountabilities of the role require you to undertake a criminal records check.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications

Essential

 Full driving license valid for driving in the UK.
 Compact tractor driving qualification or proven equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

– Solid demonstrable experience in driving and maneuvering compact tractors and agricultural trailers
 Solid demonstrable experience in executing a wide range of garden machinery use
 Solid demonstrable experience in using hand tools
 Competence at working from heights on ladders or scaffolding
 Practical knowledge of Health and Safety processes and procedures and the ability to work effectively within these processes.

Desirable

 Trailer towing and maneuvering (as per DVLA guidance) – to be a confident road trailer and tractor trailer user
 Experience of planting in general – trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals.
 Experience in woodland work and tree care
 Competence in lone working

DIMENSIONS AND SCOPE OF JOB

People Management

 Currently no line management responsibility but needs to be able to deal politely and courteously with all members of the public, colleagues and tradesmen/contractors.
 Ability to work with volunteers.

Ranger Apprentice

JOB PURPOSE

The role of Ranger Apprentice is a fantastic opportunity for a young person to learn, train and experience real work in a professional conservation and estate management environment. We take great pride in looking after the crofting cultural landscape and associated natural and cultural heritage. Working with our resident communities you will help to protect beautiful places for people to engage with. You will be involved with public engagement and visitor management which is an essential part of the management of the estate. The Ranger Apprentice will create positive and memorable engagements. You’ll help us maximise our impact through excellent customer service and site knowledge, taking pride in presentation and communication.

You will work as part of the professional team at Balmacara to help give residents and visitors a positive experience and warm welcome to the estate as well as helping generate the income that enables us to care for our properties.

The Apprentice will also study for a Modern Apprenticeship (SVQ in Estate Management at SCQF Level 6) with Rural Skills Scotland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

You will take direction from the Property Manager, with the Estate Ranger providing day -to-day supervision. You will also work alongside other property staff. The apprenticeship will be run in partnership with Rural Skills Scotland, who will support the successful candidate through their SVQ undertaking regular observations to allow the apprentice to meet the necessary evidence requirements. The apprenticeship is for a fixed period of 18 months during which the successful candidate will be mentored and undertake relevant vocational training.

You will provide a consistently high standard of work and customer care at all times:
 Promoting and supporting the crofting system on the estate and assisting with the conservation of species-rich grasslands and native woodland on the estate
 Assisting with survey and monitoring programmes
 Maintenance of the fabric of the estate with emphasis on footpaths and other access infrastructure
 Providing excellent visitor experiences including delivery of guided walks, events and educational activities, answering visitors’ queries about the estate and the wider area of Lochalsh, Skye & Wester Ross
 Promoting the National Trust for Scotland and the benefits of Trust membership
 Always maintain excellent standards of site and personal presentation
 Ensuring work is undertaken in a safe and appropriate manner, wearing correct uniform, name badges, or PPE as required
SCOPE OF JOB

Conservation
• Supporting the property team in delivery of priority conservation actions including survey & monitoring, habitat and species management and protection of the cultural heritage of the area

Estate Management & Maintenance
• Working with colleagues, volunteers and contractors to ensure all aspects of the property are properly maintained and projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Public Engagement
 Regular interaction with all members of the public to promote the work of the NTS, especially at Balmacara Estate.

Teamwork
 Regular interaction with employee and volunteer colleagues to share daily tasks and support efficient operations.

Operational & Administrative Processes
 Help achieve activities targets and membership recruitment targets.
 Conform to standard NTS policies and administrative and operational procedures.

Health, Safety & Environment
 Expected to become familiar with and comply with the property’s Health and Safety policies.
 Occasional operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and possible use/application of chemicals (formal training will be provided as required).

The current duties of this job do require a criminal records (Disclosure Scotland) check to be carried out.

Assistant Curator

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 one of only fifty-one Recognised Collections of National Significance in Scotland and offers an award-winning learning programme for audiences of all ages across the country.

NMMS is currently undertaking a series of projects aimed at strengthening the care, documentation, and interpretation of its collection, improving access for researchers and the public, and supporting the continued development of the Museum site and facilities. These developments form part of a wider programme of enhancement across the site, its collection, and the visitor experience. The assistant curator will support the curator in delivering this work, alongside volunteers engaged in collections and research activities, and contributing to the ongoing care and documentation of the collection.

For full details of this role and to apply, please see below or visit our website https://nationalminingmuseum.com/job-vacancies/

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.

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