Full Time

Operations Manager

The role will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the museum, ensuring a safe and inspiring experience for all visitors, staff and volunteers.

The postholder will play a key role in readying the museum for its relocation to new premises in 2025, working to optimise the operation in its current location in order to build resources and resilience and aid a smooth transition. The postholder will be the main day-to-day contact for staff, volunteers and suppliers.

Special Projects Manager – Museums (People’s Palace) – (Fixed-Term)

Glasgow Life

Special Projects Manager – Museums (People’s Palace) – (Fixed-Term)
£46,405.93 – £53,785.24
Location: Glasgow Green, Glasgow G40 1AT
Ref: GLA11184

We’re looking for a Project Manager with experience of delivering museum re-display projects to join Glasgow Life Museums as we embark on a capital refurbishment and re-display of the People’s Palace. Interested? Then keep reading below.
The project will develop the People’s Palace to be a community-led museum and aims to become of one of the world’s most socially engaged and internationally significant local museums. It will become a sustainable museum, with Glasgow’s social history at its heart, reintegrating the glasshouse and museum, to create a dynamic museum offer with new flexible space and facilities fit for current standards and audience needs.
In this role you will lead a team within the project and drive the coordination and delivery of the museum content, programming, and community engagement, as well as collection decant, and exhibition design and fit out. You will be a main contact for key stakeholders. Working alongside colleagues across Glasgow Life and in partnership with Glasgow City Council, the role offers the opportunity to help redefine this much-loved place for future generations of visitors.
We’re looking for someone who will grasp this challenge and help us deliver an exceptional reinvigorated place in the East End of the city for the people of Glasgow and the visitors to the city.
On top of that you’ll be a member of Glasgow Life Museums management team, joining a team that has significant experience delivering major museum projects, including the award-winning refurbishment at the Burrell Collection, and have the chance to be involved in other aspects of our work.

Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires the city’s citizens and visitors to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. How do we do this? By delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation.
Interested in joining our team? Get in touch if you have:
• Strong planning, coordination, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Experience in delivering results and collaborative working within a museum, or heritage attraction, and of delivering new museum content
• Experience of working with diverse project teams and a range of external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
• Relevant qualification with extensive experience of capital project development and delivery.
Please note, this is a 3-year temporary fixed term appointment.
What will you get in return? We offer a generous holiday allowance of 30 days, plus 6.5 public holidays. You’ll also be eligible to join the Strathclyde Pension Fund, one of the largest local authority pension providers in the UK. Other benefits include staff discounts, annual leave purchase scheme, flexible retirement, and family-friendly policies.
Declaration of interest applies.
If offer is made to internal (Glasgow Life or Council Family) for Fixed Term roles, at the end of the temporary period, eligible employees, if agreed will have a right to return to a role at their substantive grade within the council family.
Glasgow Life seeks to reflect the diversity of our city at every level of our organisation and in our programmes. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applications from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. To find out more about our commitment to equality and diversity visit https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer.

To apply for this vacancy online please visit Special Manager – Museums (People’s Palace) – (Fixed-Term) – GLA11184 | Glasgow Life | myjobscotland
Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 17th December 2023

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.

Creative Programmes Assistant

Full time (5 days over 7), fixed term post (22 months), based in Edinburgh
Starting Salary £23,924, plus civil service pension, generous holiday allowance, and other benefits

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the world’s top four botanic gardens based on the quality, breadth and depth of our science, plant collections, public engagement, and education. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Creative Programmes Assistant to join our small, dynamic team. The successful candidate will support the organisation and operation of exhibitions, events, and related activities spanning the arts, culture and science, within a world class botanic garden.

You will work as part of the Public Engagement team, dedicated to developing audiences and increasing engagement with the world of plants. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, reliable individual with a passion for people and plants. You should be a graduate or have equivalent work experience, be highly organised, able to multitask, and possess excellent communication skills. An interest in art, culture or nature is essential.

The working hours will generally be 9am to 5.30pm, Friday to Tuesday. You should be available to start work prior to 1 February 2024.

To apply please visit our website

Retail and Stock Manager

Eden Scott is delighted to be working in partnership with The Scotch Whisky Experience, a stunning venue on The Royal Mile with a retail shop, two bars and a restaurant, this 5* visitor attraction makes the world fall in love with Scotch whisky by providing excellent customer service.

They are seeking a Retail and Stock Manager to maximise sales in the shop and ensure accuracy of whisky and dry stock in the bars.

Hours Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm.

Responsibilities include:

Stock management
Organise and conduct shop stock checks on a regular basis.
Liaise, where appropriate, with the executive directors, head of retail and finance team in relation to stock and stock control issues with particular emphasis on financial controls.
Liaise with any outside contractors regarding system issues when required – eg EPOSNow.
Undertake all processes required by retail – invoicing, credit notes, ordering, deliveries, transfers, month end reports and procedures, adding new products to EPOSNow, returning faulty goods, meeting with sales representatives etc.
Oversee deliveries and ensure procedures are being followed.
Review sales reports of whisky and dry stock and investigate new product lines to present to the head of retail and operations director.
Meet with suppliers.
Ensure shareholder/stakeholder facings are maintained.
Ensure visual merchandising guidelines are followed.
Create price tags for new products/price changes.

Training & development
Ensure that the visitor experience and stock team receive ongoing training in relevant areas.
Conduct biannual performance and development reviews when required.
Ensure the stock and visitor experience team are all well briefed about procedures relating to stock cupboards, particularly in respect of security.

Sales & service
Deliver a genuine welcoming experience for all visitors.
Uphold outstanding levels of customer service.
Proactively engage customer and provide recommendations or advice and when required.
Maintain a good working knowledge of all products.
Go above and beyond for all customers, creating a memorable and lasting experience for all visitors.
Use your customer service skills as a deterrent for theft and remain vigilant in this regard.
To maximise sales in the shop and to cross sell all other departments.

If you love attention to detail in stock management this role might be for you especially if you love whisky!

We are seeking candidates with management experience in the retail & tourism sector

Salary is up to £35k, plus some very attractive company benefits.

Eden Scott are dealing exclusively with this client on this vacancy so please submit your CV on line or to sally.rae@edenscott.com

Collections and Engagement Manager

Almond Valley Heritage Trust is a museum organisation with broad aims that relate to the promotion of learning and the appreciation of local heritage. The Trust operate the Almond Valley Heritage Centre; a popular family leisure destination that features friendly farm animals, imaginative play facilities, and many other ingredients of a great family day out. The site also encompasses historic farm and watermill buildings, horticultural displays and activities, the conservation of rare breeds of livestock, and the museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry. Our museum collection is recognised as being of national importance and is displayed within the shale museum at Almond Valley and through a virtual museum presence.

The Collections and Engagement Manager is a new senior post who will be responsible for delivering and coordinating the Trust’s cultural and heritage objectives. Through operation of the museum, and through input to the broader range of activities and services, the new post will add value and enrich the learning experience of family visitors, and enhance their enjoyment. The rich variety of interests and resources on our site, and in our collections, offer wonderful opportunities to link ideas, explore themes, and weave stories. Imaginative, enjoyable experiences that are in tune with our popular family audience provide brilliant opportunities to spark interest, open eyes, and encourage action. Our illustration of sustainable and non-sustainable sources of energy, and the rich natural and cultivated environment of the site, provide special opportunity to explore historical and local perspectives on the climate emergency, and the needs of a sustainable future. Such activities contribute to Almond Valley’s special identity.

The key responsibilities of the C&E Manager will include

• Care and management of the museum collection to standards that meet or exceed those required for Accreditation and Recognition

• Continued development of the museum’s on line presence, and the programmes of research and content development associated with it

• Operation and continuing development of displays and exhibitions within the museum building and the engagement activities that take place within it

• Development of interpretation and displays within the historic mill and farm buildings, and extending the public use of these spaces

• Development of interpretation and engagement activities throughout the site, both as a permanent part of the visitor experience, and as shorter-term events and exhibitions.

• Contribution to the planning and delivery of the mainstream programme of special events and activities, particularly to ensure that commercial considerations are balanced by cultural purpose and align with the Almond Valley brand and mission.

• Managing an ongoing learning engagement with visitors and supporters through social media and other communication

• Coordinating curriculum-linked learning resources delivered on site or online.

Operational responsibilities

• Management and support of museum volunteers, who currently focus on digital content creation but might play a broader role in museum operations

• Management of any seasonal staff in engagement roles, notably those appointed to deliver the summer activities programme, and any relevant staff employed on projects. Direction of a museum technician, and of the horticultural activities carried out by landscape staff

• To advise and support the farm manager in the formulation of public talks, demonstrations and school group activities that are delivered by the farm team

• To work with the Director in the development of engagement, learning and community projects, compilation of relevant grant applications or other fundraising, and in relevant matters of the Trust’s public profile

• To contribute, as part of the management team, to the broader operation and promotion of Almond Valley

Required Qualities

• A recognised museum qualification and appropriate practical experience of collections management

• An understanding of theories and practices of learning, and appropriate experience in the techniques of engagement and interpretation.

• A good communicator; having a wonderful way with words, pictures and other media, and a broad digital competency.

• An affinity with children and families who enjoy a great day out at Almond Valley, sharing a sense of fun and a vivid imagination.

• A creative thinker, happy to find their own path and devise imaginative solutions to any problems they may encounter. Someone with an ambition to make a difference

In line with other posts at Almond Valley, a 40 hour week is worked, five days in seven, with 32 days annual holiday.

Applications close at 08.00 on 11th December 2023

If you feel that you have the qualifications and qualities needed for this post, we’d love to hear from you. Send us a CV to jobs@almondvalley.co.uk along with a short statement outlining why you are especially suited to the role.

Head of Estates and Technology Services

Full-time, permanent post, based in Edinburgh. Hybrid working arrangements may be possible
Starting salary £60,687 plus civil service pension, generous holiday entitlement and other benefits

RBGE is a world leading botanical institute and international visitor attraction taking positive action for plants and people; from local communities across Scotland, to more than 40 countries around the world. Our priority is to tackle the biodiversity crisis and the climate emergency and support the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Our work builds on over 350 years of history as a scientific botanic garden, a centre of excellence for plant conservation and education, the globally important botanical collections in our care, and our extensive international partnerships.

We are looking to recruit an experienced estates professional with either expertise in managing the delivery of technology solutions across an organisation, or a keen interest in developing knowledge and skills in this arena to lead our Estates and Technology Services team. Reporting to the Director of Resources & Planning, you will provide leadership in all aspects of estates, facilities, and technology management operational delivery – ensuring that services show continuous improvement and evolve with changing colleague and stakeholder requirements through developing and maintaining secure, resilient, and fit for purpose digital and physical estate environments at all four RBGE sites.

This is a key post in our senior leadership team and will be critical to the success of our continued ability to maximise our assets and facilities towards a net zero and sustainable future. Applicants will need to have experience of delivering estates, sustainability and asset management strategies, as well leading teams to deliver a variety of planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance projects.

Full details of the role and responsibilities can be found in the Head of Estates and Technology Services recruitment brochure available on the RBGE website linked below.

Although we see this as a full-time role (37 hours per week), applications will also be considered from exceptional candidates looking to work on a part-time basis.

To apply please email recruitment@rbge.org.uk with:
• your CV
• a covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you’d bring to the post
• a completed equal opportunities questionnaire (available on the RBGE website)

Closing date: Midday (GMT) on Thursday, 14 December 2023
Interview date: Monday, 15 January 2024

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fiona Parker at fparker@rbge.org.uk

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been short-listed. No recruitment agencies please.

Sales and Events Executive

Hours: Full-Time
Duration: Permanent
Pay: £29,000 per annum

The Royal Yacht Britannia is an award-winning, five-star visitor attraction and exclusive evening events venue in Edinburgh, which employs more than 200 staff. This former floating palace of Queen Elizabeth II, usually attracts circa 350,000 visitors a year from around the world, and would normally host circa 100 exclusive evening events per annum.

Our clients have the unique opportunity to host the event of a lifetime on board. Exclusive dinners for up to 196 guests or drinks receptions for up to 500 can be hosted in the impressive State Apartments and stunning Royal Deck. Whatever the event, Britannia is the perfect setting for a broad range of exclusive evening events including product launches, gala dinners, staff incentives, and summer receptions.

Fingal is a luxury floating hotel permanently berthed on Edinburgh’s vibrant waterfront and AA Hotel of the Year Scotland. This historic ship started life as a lighthouse tender, helping maintain lighthouses and transporting their keepers, equipment and supplies to some of the most treacherous locations in Scotland. Launched in January 2019, she has been transformed into an exquisite 22 cabin five-star hotel and exclusive use venue with the onboard Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar awarded 2 AA Rosettes.

As our Sales and Events Executive you will have knowledge of the luxury five-star events market and have at least 2 years’ experience of successful selling and management of exclusive events. Since you will often be the first point of contact for any client, you will be a confident, dynamic self-starter and well-presented. Delivering excellent customer service with meticulous attention to detail will be essential in everything that you do throughout the event cycle.

This exciting role is perfect for someone with a passion for the hospitality industry and offers the candidate the potential of progression within the team.

Key responsibilities:

– Process all enquiries efficiently and promptly to maximise conversion to confirmed business.
– Manage 25 to 35 events per annum, working with the client to produce a detailed and comprehensive event utilising the venue and client’s budget to its full potential.
– To encourage and gain client information to generate new and repeat business.
– Coordinate and co-host site visits and familiarisation trips on board Britannia & Fingal with the support of the senior managers and marketing team where necessary.
– Manage our exclusive morning and evening private tours, working with the on board teams to create a seamless customer experience.
– Responsible for generating leads and closing sales deals.
– Build and maintain relationships with clients.
– Conduct sales presentations and negotiate contracts.
– Collaborate with the events team to provide tailored solutions to clients.
– Oversee event budgets and timelines.

Key skills:

The ideal candidate will have the following key skills and attributes:

– A positive, can-do attitude and enjoy working as part of a small team.
– A professional appearance and personality, while still being friendly and approachable.
– Ability to communicate at all levels building internal relationships to gain greater product knowledge and understanding of each role to obtain complete support for each event.
– An interest in career development within the business.
– Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify sales opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
– Support senior management to develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and increase market share.
– Address any client concerns or issues promptly.
– Support the Sales Manager to prepare sales reports and forecasts to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
– Attend industry events, trade shows, and conferences to network and generate leads.
– Stay updated on industry news, market trends, and competitor activities.
– Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns to support sales efforts.
– Train and mentor junior sales team members.
– Proven track record in converting on-site sales activity and managing exclusive events.
– Problem solver, with a keen persuasion and negotiation skill.
– Strong communication skills and an ability to communicate at all levels building internal relationships to gain greater product knowledge and understanding of each role to obtain complete support for each event.
– Great time management and organisation skills, prioritising workload.

Working hours

Core hours of work are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, however due to the nature of this position some weekend and evening working will be required, and time in lieu will be given.

Company benefits include:

– 10% employer pension contribution (no employee contribution).
– 33 days pro-rata annual holiday entitlement.
– Enhanced long service holiday entitlement.
– Life Assurance.
– Performance and loyalty payment scheme.
– Complimentary tickets.
– Employee Assistance Programme.
– Staff discount in the Gift Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom & The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar aboard Fingal Hotel.
– Free car parking for staff.

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 we should select you for this role to Diane McRae, Head of Sales & Events at recruitment@tryb.co.uk or postal applications to:

Ms Diane McRae
Head of Sales and Events
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Drive
Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 6JJ

Closing date: 10th December 2023

No agencies please

Commis Chef

£22,880 – £23,920 plus tips and excellent benefits

Are you tired of anti-social hours and long shifts? At Restoration Yard we have the perfect opportunity in our daytime operation for a Commis Chef who wants to achieve a better work-life balance. You will be part of a team that create memorable moments whether our guests are with us for a spot of lunch, coffee & cake, or celebrating their wedding day. Our offering consists of a 100-seat beautiful restaurant with an additional 80 outdoor covers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a passion for food, is a team player and understands the importance of hygiene. You will support the kitchen brigade in preparing food and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene. In addition to our normal daytime operation, you will cater for weddings and other events, producing quality food to a high standard. Candidates should demonstrate relevant experience and the ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen.

Why work for us?
While regular weekend working and the occasional evening for weddings and events is required, as a primarily daytime operation we offer sociable hours to fit around your life. We care about our people and their wellbeing.

Dalkeith Country Park, an outstanding visitor attraction, is a truly special place. On the outskirts of Edinburgh set in a beautiful 1,000-acre estate you will discover our gorgeous courtyard which is home to The Kitchen, a stylish and contemporary eating experience; The Larder, for take away food and drinks; The Coffee Bar; as well as various other food outlets which are open throughout the year.

Interested? Please click on ‘Apply now’ to send a copy of your CV to our recruitment team.

The closing date for applications is 4 December.

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Front of House

Up to £10.50 per hour depending on experience

The Kitchen at Restoration Yard is a gorgeous restaurant in the stable yard area of Dalkeith Country Park, a beautiful 1,000-acre space owned by the Duke of Buccleuch. The team ensure that every guest receives a friendly welcome and the highest standard of service.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to help our passionate team to provide an exceptional service to our guests. We have the following exciting opportunities working in our busy and fast paced restaurant, coffee shop, larder and Fort Douglas cabin:

Food & Beverage Assistants
You will be responsible for a busy section of the restaurant, ensuring a professional and relaxed dining experience for our guests. You will be confident and able to work independently, with the ability to communicate effectively with the kitchen and management team.

Baristas
If you’re passionate about coffee and share our desire to provide a perfectly handcrafted quality beverage whilst ensuring high standards of cleanliness, we would love to hear from you.

• Do you have a friendly and welcoming attitude?
• Can you demonstrate a passion for customer service?
• Are you able to thrive in a fast-paced environment?

If you want to work in a fun environment with like-minded people, then please get in touch! As a daytime operation we offer sociable hours to fit around your other commitments, although weekend working is essential to cover our busiest times. We have a variety of full-time and part-time shifts available depending on your availability.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to our recruitment team at recruitment@buccleuch.com

The closing date for applications is 4 December.

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Property Manager

Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to care for and invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change.

Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team – we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work with partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland.
As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to looking after our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Property Manager to join our Estates Team. You will play a key role in the Estates team’s day to day management of Scottish Canals’ property portfolio and delivery of targets and KPIs.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:
•Day to day property and estate management of commercial and residential portfolios
•Responsibility for management of the residential portfolio throughout the life cycle of the tenancy including viewings, leasing and managing the move in and move out process
•Carrying out regular property inspections of tenanted and vacant properties
•Supporting the Facilities Manger to report, instruct and monitor planned and reactive repairs with an emphasis on compliance
•Develop positive relationships with tenants, respond to tenant enquiries and resolve disputes in a professional manner
•Reporting on portfolio performance and all other general administration tasks including upkeep of property data and invoicing
•Liaising with tenants to resolve debt management
•Responsible for responding to general mailbox enquiries, always providing a high level of customer service
•Liaising with stakeholders and externals consultants in a professional manner
•Supporting the Third Party Works process, negotiating and documenting appropriate Licences or agreements
•Assisting in the day to day leasing and property management of third party properties

Skills and experience required:
•Previous property management experience is essential
•Residential property experience is desirable
•Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service
•Team player with strong communication skills
•Proven ability to manage a diverse workload and prioritise tasks
•Able to work to targets and deadlines
•Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
•Previous experience of using a property management system is preferable but not essential.
•Current UK driving licence essential

This is a permanent post based in Glasgow or Falkirk with a blended working model to ensure a flexible work/life balance and includes travel across the canal network.

Scottish Canals offers flexible working, a generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days per (inc. public holidays), enhanced company sick pay and contributory pension scheme with an up to 10% matched employer contribution.

This role attracts an incremental salary starting at £36,000.

Maintenance Operative

As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to looking after our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Operative to join our Engineering and Infrastructure Team. You will play a key role in the team’s day to day maintenance of our unique Scottish Canals’ assets.

The Role
Purpose of role:
•Promoting a safe and secure customer experience on the waterways.
•Carry out maintenance tasks identified, in order to enhance the reputation of the network as a valued national asset and supporting SC’s aims to improve safety and increase the number of people using the waterways whilst protecting the heritage and integrity of the inland waterway network.
•Contribute to the maintenance, conservation and improvement of the business unit’s waterway network for local communities and visitors to enjoy.
•Working efficiently to defined standards the role helps to create a safe, secure and vibrant waterway network where visitors are delighted with the quality of their experience.

Day to day tasks, including challenging aspects of the job:
•Comply with SC Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents and near misses.
•Working as part of a growing team to maintain Scottish canals small civil engineering assets to a safe and functioning level. The assets you will be responsible for maintaining vary widely from lock gates to bridges to the Falkirk wheel.
•Training and development will be a key aspect of your employment, as the assets you will be repairing vary. This is part of the challenge of the role but is all so part of the reward.
•Working within an agreed standby rota
•Working on agreed projects driven by AMX system
•Completing 3rd party contractual projects to meet SC standards
•Planning and participating with the GWP and stoppage programme
•Responding to emergency situations
•Complete point of work risk assessments and adjust work methods where appropriate. Ensure all equipment (PPE, plant, materials etc) is appropriate for the task.
•Working outside, ensure that the customer experience is maximised by providing outstanding levels of customer service in accordance with defined standards and promote SC by maintaining a professional approach at all times.
•Support asset inspections. Identify and report any structure failures, breaches, damage or pollution incidents to Operations Supervisor or Engineers.

The Person
Qualifications and knowledge required:
•NVQ level II in relevant discipline
•Relevant valid competency for use of plant/tools and equipment to maintain the canal/river environment.
•Valid driving licence appropriate for vehicle to be driven.
Skills and experience required:
•Experience of working within relevant maintenance environment
•Experience within the construction industry
•Core skills to include concreting & brickwork / carpentry / metal work & fabrication.
•Plant operation certification
•PC literacy and numeracy skills.
•Relevant heritage and environmental awareness e.g. awareness of effects of invasive vegetation on heritage assets.

Personal qualities & abilities required:
•Judgement regarding safety and appropriateness of equipment and resources in line with SC defined standards and procedures.
•Judgement regarding upward referral of issues to line management for further guidance.
•Use of initiative in applying and maintaining high levels of customer service in accordance with SC defined standards.
•Recognising when immediate judgements need to be made to alter required approach where safety or customer service may be affected.
•Co-operate with and support team members eg operatives from other functional teams, members within same functional team.
•Co-operate with and support team members from other teams outside of main function e.g. Engineers, support teams.
•Liaise and work alongside third parties such as contractors and user groups such as volunteers.

This is a permanent post based in Grangemouth and includes travel across the canal network.

Scottish Canals offers a generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days per (inc. public holidays), enhanced company sick pay and contributory pension scheme with an up to 10% matched employer contribution.

This role attracts an incremental salary starting at £23,000, an 11.25% variable hours allowance and an £850 outdoor working allowance.

Business Development Manager

Newbattle Abbey College is Scotland’s life-changing adult education college, offering extensive support to adults and young people at points of transition. The college also plays a national role in the strategic development of adult learning in partnership with a range of agencies.

Set within an historic 16th century building and 125 acres of ancient woodland and parkland in Midlothian, a few miles from Edinburgh, the College is a registered charity and was established under a Governing Deed of Trust, the Trustees of which have historically included the Principals and Vice Chancellors of Scotland’s ancient universities.

Due to an increased focus on generating income to support its vision and purpose, a new post of Business Development Manager has been created to drive further growth in the college’s commercial activity.

The successful candidate will be responsible for increasing income from a range of activities and identifying and successfully implementing new income streams. You will embrace the college’s purpose, vision and values and will thrive in a dynamic and unique environment. You will have demonstrable experience of setting and achieving growth income targets, developing successful marketing strategies and maintaining effective external relationships. You will be highly adaptable and enjoy working as part of a small team to find creative solutions and achieve goals.

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations and Business Development (DOBD), and working closely with the Principal and Depute Principal, you will play a full part in the strategic leadership and direction of the college. You will also have an outward-facing role, supporting our commercial and other strategic partnerships.

For an informal discussion on the role, please contact Mary Slater, Director of Operations & Business Development on 0131 663 1921.

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