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Part Time

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To manage and deliver a professional and enjoyable visitor experience at The Kingarrock Hickory Golf Course in line with the wider strategies of the National Trust for Scotland and the property. You will assist in the development & delivery of the golf operations. You will also assist the Visitor Services Manager in the planning and delivery of golf-related events.
Duties will include welcoming golfers and collecting green fees as well as taking bookings over the phone, by email and in person. The successful candidate will also assist with the marketing and promotion of the golf course online and good computer skills are required. Hours are worked on a rota system which includes evening and weekend work. Due to the nature of the post the successful candidate will be expected to work out of doors on a regular basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To ensure the delivery of the proposition to exceptionally high standards in order that visitors enjoy a valued and worthwhile experience
• To maintain an active and prominent presence during service periods
• To continually review and develop products and procedures to achieve high standards of delivery, and installing efficiencies and economies wherever possible
• To ensure that the golf facility and associated equipment is maintained and presented to a high standard
• Proactively support the sale of retail products in the Golf Facilities, and liaise with property management over stock and point of sale
• Responsibility for opening and closing and security of the Golf Starter Cottage, and any other relevant areas
• Maintaining and developing Kingarrock’s Social Media presence

Customer Service:
• To be engaging and knowledgeable about Hickory Golf, Kingarrock & Hill Of Tarvit, and to be aware of the products and services on offer
• To present a short introduction about the history of golf and Kingarrock golf course
• To work hands-on with management and other departments in the planning and the delivery of Golf related products and events

Health & Safety:
• To ensure site meets with all relevant Health and Safety legislation in liaison with your department manager.
• To ensure that visitors vacate the site at close of business and that the site is secured at end of day.
• To use personal protection equipment as provided and directed by your line manager

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

People:
• To work closely with colleagues and volunteers to ensure coverage of the golf operations from March to October

Financial:
• To adhere to all financial procedures to include till operation and banking and safeguarding of monies: to implement amendments to standard procedure as instructions may dictate.

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

We are looking for a Cook to join our Catering team. We welcome hundreds of people each week to our Centre and this role ensures that the variety, quality, and sustainability of food products provided through our Seabird Café contributes to the customer’s overall experience.

The Cook supports the preparation of the food on the menu for our daily service and occasional events.

Principal responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Cook are:

i. Check the quality of ingredients and prepare these to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, preparing salads etc.).
ii. Learn and become familiar with the cooking process, equipment and appliances used to make each of our dishes.
iii. Ensure great presentation of our food, by dressing dishes before they are served.
iv. Cook dishes under the supervision of the Catering Manager or the Chef and develop sufficient competence to provide cover during staff absences/holiday cover.
v. Ensure that all dishes for a single order are ready for serving at the same time and co-ordinate effectively with the café serving team.
vi. Take responsibility for maintaining and cleaning the kitchen area/equipment ensuring that all appropriate standards are met.
vii. Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
viii. Monitor stock levels and advise the Catering Manager or Chef of any orders that need to be placed.
ix. Ensure that all duties are undertaken in compliance with health and safety, food standards and hygiene regulations and practices, as well as our internal procedures.
x. Carry out any other reasonable duty which is within the competence of the post.

Essential skills and experience
• Organised with an ability to work effectively in what can be a fast-paced, high-volume business at peak times.
• A team player – adaptable and flexible.
• A confident communicator.
• An appropriate means of transport to get to the Centre (between 0830 and 1800).

Desirable skills and experience
• A willingness to learn on the job and/or to work towards an SQV cooking certificate.
• Alignment with our charity’s conservation and education goals.
• An awareness of and affinity to environmental sustainability principles.

Please see full role profile below.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and talented customer focused individuals to join our team at Haddo House.
Situated in the heart of Aberdeenshire, Haddo House is a popular visitor attraction for tourists and locals alike.
Staff should be passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences to our visitors and guests and able to maximise opportunities to generate income. It’s important that Visitor Service Assistants (VSA’s) ensure the property and its assets are safe and secure. Furthermore, we’re looking for team workers who are also able to use their own initiative and are driven to make a difference.
This role is about creating a 5 star visitor experience and providing outstanding customer service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide a consistently high standard of visitor care at all times when:

• Welcoming visitors and promoting the value of Trust membership
• Assisting visitors in selecting and purchasing the most appropriate ticket option
• Processing retail deliveries, ensuring that stock is displayed and that the stock is kept tidy
• Guiding visitors throughout the property and providing information on its history, its furnishings and inhabitants.
• Stewarding rooms during high season, providing information on the history of the room
• To provide excellent customer service
• Handling cash accurately and processing sales
• To actively drive up selling opportunities on membership through strong knowledge and an excellent customer service.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and talented customer focused individuals to join our team at Leith Hall.
Leith Hall is a fabulous place for tourists and locals to soak up the atmosphere of old Scotland. Staff should be passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences to our visitors and guests and able to maximise opportunities to generate income. It’s important that Visitor Service Assistants (VSA’s) ensure the property and its assets are safe and secure. Furthermore, we’re looking for team workers who are also able to use their own initiative and are driven to make a difference.
This role is about creating a 5 star visitor experience and providing outstanding customer service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide a consistently high standard of visitor care at all times when:

• Welcoming visitors and promoting the value of Trust membership
• Assisting visitors in selecting and purchasing the most appropriate ticket option
• Processing retail deliveries, ensuring that stock is displayed and that the stock is kept tidy
• Guiding visitors throughout the property and providing information on its history, its furnishings and inhabitants.
• Stewarding rooms during high season, providing information on the history of the room
• To provide excellent customer service
• Handling cash accurately and processing sales
• To actively drive up selling opportunities on membership through strong knowledge and an excellent customer service.
• Be able to take responsibility for your own development and learning.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours and days including working weekend and Bank Holidays as appropriate.
• To work across departments when necessary supporting the wider team
• To provide consistently excellent customer service when dealing with high volumes of customers and busy periods, including coach visits.
• Adhering to the property’s quality standards including wearing of uniform.
• Ensuring health and welfare of property staff, volunteers and visitors by adhering to the Trust’s Health, Safety and Environment policies and guidelines. This includes working within the property’s “Safe System of Work” (the system for managing Health & Safety).

Our Visitor Experience Assistants are key members of our team who act as the first point of contact for visitors – welcoming them to the Centre, providing information on what we do and helping people to learn more about Scotland’s amazing marine wildlife and habitats.

Principal duties

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who has an interest in supporting the development of our retail offer so that it provides the best local and sustainable products that we can offer.

Retail:
• Support the selection of new products and sale of items in our gift shop.
• Ensure all displays and counters are appropriately stocked and presented.
• Process new stock deliveries and participate in stock counts.
• Assist with the development of our online shop content, postage and packaging of sales.

General
• Welcome everyone to the Centre with a warm smile and provide information to them on what they can do.
• Support the booking systems for our experience activities (boats, discovery, and events) and process admission tickets and/or refunds.
• Promote the benefits of membership and/or our Friends and wildlife adoptions schemes to visitors.

The Visitor Experience Assistant – Retail may occasionally be asked to provide additional support in our discovery experience or boat office. Training for this will be provided.

Working environment
• Work safely, observing all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all displays, equipment and public areas are fully operational and clean (special COVID-19 safety measures are currently in place).
• Carry out any other relevant duties as directed, that is within the competence of the post holder.
• Support and participate in special themed events/activities in the Centre.

Essential skills and experience
• A high-quality customer-focused attitude.
• A confident communicator – verbal and written.
• Organised with an ability to take the initiative and prioritise your work.
• A team player – adaptable and flexible to a varied working environment.
• Attention to detail and providing accurate information.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Proficient with IT skills.
• Basic maths skills.

Desirable skills and experience
• An interest in Scotland’s marine and coastal environment
• An awareness of and alignment with environmental sustainability principles and practice.

Please visit our website for the full job description and application details.

Salary: £25,600 per annum (FTE £32,000) Permanent contract
Hours: 4 days (28 hours) per week
Exact working hours to be agreed on appointment (will include occasional evening and weekend work)
Application deadline: Thursday 3rd February 2022, 5pm

Stills: Centre for Photography are seeking a Development Manager to join our team and make an essential contribution to the future development and sustainability of the organisation.

Operating at a senior level, the post holder will be responsible for managing a strategy for fundraising and business development; motivating a small staff team and working closely with a range of partners such as artists, patrons, sponsors and international cultural organisations.

The Development Manager will play a key role in securing financial sustainability for Stills in line with our vision to become one of the world’s leading centres for photography.

Despite the uncertainty that the pandemic has created, this an exciting time to join the Stills team as we develop our work in-house and online and plan for future years. Amongst the highlights of our forthcoming 2022 programme will be a major exhibition of work by revered Japanese photographer Ishiuchi Miyako, continuation of the Stills School and the launch of a new range of photography courses and other activities.

Outline of key duties:

– Delivery of a fundraising and business development strategy for Stills incorporating a programme of applications to Trusts and Foundations and the activation of new income streams and business initiatives.
– Cultivation of relationships with new sponsors
– Development of Stills’ Friends and Patrons scheme
– Completion of written and verbal reports for the Director, Board and stakeholders
– Represent Stills at internal and external meetings and events
– Act as part of the Duty Manager rota at the Stills premises
– Attend regular staff meetings.
– Motivate and enlist the staff team with a new development strategy

Requirements:

– Experience of successful business development and fundraising in the charitable sector
– A general knowledge of the local, UK and international visual arts sector
– Experience of financial planning and the preparation and management of budgets
– An entrepreneurial drive and experience of developing new income streams with a broad range of stakeholders and partners
– Ability to manage projects, work to deadlines and engage others in a mission and its delivery
– Proven success of working as part of a small team
– Excellent communication skills
– Mac literacy

TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter outlining why you would like to work with us including evidence of relevant skills and experience. Include an accompanying CV of no more than 2 pages with the names and contact details of two referees (one must be your current or most recent employer) and send to: ben.harman@stills.org

OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Braemar Community Ltd. is looking to appoint an Outreach Coordinator to join our ‘Raising the Standard’ project team.
With the help of Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Environment Scotland and many generous funders and supporters, the community’s historic Braemar Castle is now getting its essential repairs, including a lime reharl and improvements to the grounds. But the aims of this exciting £1.6M project reach much wider, well beyond the Castle grounds.
You will work alongside our Volunteer Coordinator to deliver a range of diverse creative projects that form our ‘Raising the Standard’ Activity Plan.
There are plenty of opportunities to be out and about, in the heart of the beautiful Cairngorms National Park, e.g., working with local schools; outdoor woodland learning; therapeutic gardening – as well as delivering online projects.

Purpose of the Post:

The Communications Coordinator role purpose will be to raise the profile and awareness of the Trust and our community through its positive representation in the full range of media, establishing and protecting a prominent media profile for the organisation. The role will include working with the management team to help to create an annual communications strategy which the postholder will implement. This will dovetail with our new digital strategy and the postholder will be integral in its development. MBHT are interested in expanding their presence through the use of different communication channels including; social media, email, website and press. The post will be responsible for the creation of a communications and digital content calendar, and content and copy for each channel. This will include review and interpretation of campaigns and investigating new sources and channels for the Trust’s use.

The post holder will work with Trust volunteers, interns and work placements, develop partnerships with the local community, and network with other industry organisations.

The key elements of the role are:

– Implement and contribute to overall communications and digital strategy

– Run the Trust’s social media accounts including content creation, communications calendar and planning, scheduling and responding to engagement

– Copywriting for email, web and social media

– Newsletter production and use of email campaigns / platforms e.g. mailchimp including campaign creation and automation

– Liaising with press and media including writing press releases and generating press and media interest

– Create video content e.g. concept creation, directing, filming, interviewing and editing

– Graphic design to include the use of photoshop or similar

We are looking for an experienced communications professional to join our small team. You will lead on implanting a new communications strategy to strengthen the resilience of the Trust and enhance our visitor experience. To be successful in this role you’ll have the passion and drive to think creatively, inspire others and implement new ideas. Guidance and support will be given in the role and the successful candidate will be encouraged to grow and develop their skills in order to fulfil the full range of duties.

How to apply:

Download the full job description, person specification, and application form on maryhillburghhalls.org.uk/vacancies .

To apply please contact the Recruitment Advisors at GCVS [no CV accepted], Email: peopleservices@gcvs.org.uk or Tel: 0141 354 6515.

We’re inviting people who have a passion for history, a flair for presentation, and take pleasure in helping visitors enjoy our beautiful city to get in touch!

Purpose and Role;
• Give history a damn good telling
• Deliver authentic, high quality walking tours for our visitors, helping to create memorable moments
• Represent Mercat Tours and our city in a positive, professional manner
• Responsible for visitor safety and security
• Work as a positive, supportive member of our great team
• Help drive the growth of Mercat in a positive, sustainable future as part of our dynamic team

Your Skills and Strengths;
• Passion for history, culture and Edinburgh!
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly, energetic and helpful
• Responsible, reliable and trustworthy
• Thrives working in a team
• Adaptable and resourceful
• Passion for high quality product and visitor experience
• Commitment to be the best you can be
• Sense of humour!

Details;
• Permanent role
• Part-time, flexible hours
• 10hrs per week minimum guaranteed
• Shifts vary in length from 2 to 7hrs per day
• Working hours 9am – 11pm
• Working week Monday to Sunday
• 3 month probationary period
• We are a Living Wage employer offering £13.35 pr/hr

Benefits
• Your personal development and training is core to your time with Mercat
• Bike to work scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
• Access to ASVA card https://www.asva.co.uk
• Access to company holiday home
• Annual discretionary bonus

Audition Process
Stage 1: Successful applicants will be called by for an initial ‘meet the team’ chat by phone
Stage 2: A 3 x 10min online interview with 3 individual members of our team
Stage 3; 5min audition
Stage 4: Successful interviewees will be called for a second audition and storytelling workshop (approximate duration 2.5 hours) date to be confirmed after audition stage.
Stage 5: Successful candidates will be offered a permanent contract with a three-month probationary period. You will receive our award-winning, accredited training to deliver our 5 star visitor experience.

Areas covered in training
• Initial induction sessions to nurture and develop your guiding skills
• Storytelling practice with fellow trainees; peer to peer and online
• As skills progress, trainees share tours for the public supported by experienced Storytellers
• Full H&S, fire and first aid procedures

To Apply
Please send to join@mercattours.com by 21st Jan 22
• Application form – download here
• Covering letter (optional)
• 30sec max video – tell us about yourself and why you want to join our Mercat Support Team (youtube link preferred)

Please note the terms to apply – without both the application form and video your application will not be considered

KEY PURPOSE

To maximise our visitors’ enjoyment of National Trust for Scotland managed sites by maintaining excellent standards of service, optimising opportunities to generate income and ensuring that the site and its assets are safe and secure.
Specifically, to ensure the smooth and safe operations in Admissions, Tours, Retail, Catering and Events activities making the property the best possible place to visit and work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

To provide a consistently high standard of visitor care at all times

• Welcoming visitors to the site and processing their admission/retail or catering purchase in a friendly, efficient and knowledgeable manner.
• Welcoming visitors with special needs / impairments and providing a high level of service in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act.
• Welcoming International visitors and aiding with specific needs.
• Welcoming groups in an efficient and warm manner
• Answering visitors’ queries about the site, education facilities and the local area.
• Providing information about the site, its history, contents, offers and merchandise.
• Promoting National Trust for Scotland brand to include our Membership scheme, events, upselling other properties and any promotional campaigns, being proactive in the selling of Membership and Gift Aid.
To maintain excellent standards of site and personal presentation at all times

• The general ongoing operational cleaning of all areas as necessary, toilet cleaning, emptying waste bins and as appropriate vacuum cleaning, mopping, sweeping, dusting and polishing when required.
• Ensuring site is ready to open and
• Welcome visitors by the set opening time.
• Wearing correct uniform, name badges, or PPE as required.
• Reporting all issues of damage and wear and tear, promptly to your Line Manager
• Working in harmony with other departments; housekeeping, gardening, grounds maintenance and site repair employees/contractors.
Financial Responsibilities

• To adhere to all financial procedures to include till operation and banking and safeguarding of monies

Retail/Catering/Events/Cashier duties

• To ensure good housekeeping of catering kitchens, serveries, back and front of house areas and including dishwashing
• To ensure that retail merchandising is in accordance with NTS policy.
• To assist in achieving site retail/catering/events targets and KPI’s.
• To actively upsell products and services to facilitate the visitor’s enjoyment.
• To actively feedback visitor comments to line managers to develop and improve offer, service, operations.
• To work flexibly across departments and sites as needed.
• To assist with the set-up, stewarding and break-down of events in liaison with the functions and events manager.
• To assist with hospitality events. This includes evening events and staff may be asked to work through into the night hours.
Health and Safety
• To ensure site meets with Health and Safety legislation in liaison with your department manager.
• To ensure that visitors vacate the site at close of business and that the site is secured at end of day.
• To use personal protection equipment as provided and directed by your line manager

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and talented customer focused individuals to join our team Tenement House, Holmwood House and the Weavers Cottage.
These trio of properties are a fabulous offer for tourists and locals to discover Glasgow’s heritage. Staff should be passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences to our visitors and guests and able to maximise opportunities to generate income. It’s important that Visitor Service Assistants (VSA’s) ensure the property and its assets are safe and secure. Furthermore, we’re looking for team workers who are also able to use their own initiative and are driven to make a difference.

This role is about creating a 5 star visitor experience and providing outstanding customer service.

You will welcome visitors to the property, promote and sell Trust Membership, sell admissions tickets, operate the retail shop and control visitor entry/flow; facilitating their access and enjoyment of the sites while furthering the aims and objectives of the National Trust for Scotland.
A Visitor Services Assistant is crucial to visitors’ “first impression” of the property and in establishing and maintaining the Trust’s reputation as a guardian of Scotland’s heritage and as the organisation that actively wants people to engage with and enjoy the properties it cares for.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maximising our visitors’ enjoyment of National Trust for Scotland managed sites by maintaining excellent standards of service, optimising opportunities to generate income and ensuring that the site and its assets are safe and secure. Specifically, to ensure the smooth and safe operations in Admissions, Retail, Catering and Events activities making the property the best possible place to visit and work.

As a team member you will always provide a consistently high standard of visitor care when:

• Assisting visitors in selecting and purchasing the most appropriate ticket option
• Processing retail deliveries, ensuring that stock is displayed and that the stock is kept tidy
• Guiding visitors throughout the property and providing information on its history, its furnishings and inhabitants, stewarding the rooms when needed along with the volunteer team.
• Handling cash accurately and processing sales
• To actively drive up selling opportunities on membership through strong knowledge and an excellent customer service promoting the value of the trust membership
• Have a flexible approach to working hours and days including working weekend and Bank Holidays as appropriate.
• To work across departments when necessary supporting the wider team
• To provide consistently excellent customer service when dealing with high volumes of customers and busy periods.
• Ensuring health and welfare of property staff, volunteers and visitors by adhering to the Trust’s Health, Safety and Environment policies and guidelines. This includes working within the property’s “Safe System of Work” (the system for managing Health & Safety). Ability to work within a team or independently, with minimal supervision to a high and safe standard.
• Ability to be flexible, in particular to adapt working patterns and tasks to meet day-to-day property needs.
• Demonstrable time management skills and the ability to prioritise.
• Ability to be proactive and to take the initiative. The general ongoing operational cleaning of all areas as necessary, toilet cleaning, emptying waste bins and as appropriate vacuum cleaning, mopping, sweeping, dusting and polishing when required.
• Ensuring site is ready to open and welcome visitors by the set opening time;
• Wearing correct uniform, name badges, or PPE as required.
• Working in harmony with other departments; housekeeping, gardening, grounds maintenance and site repair employees/contractors.

JOB PURPOSE

This role will ensure five-star standards of hygiene and cleanliness across the Culloden Cluster. They will maximise visitor enjoyment by providing an efficient and accurate service, and high standards in housekeeping based on the needs of the properties
Sites
Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre welcomes around 300 000 visitor per year. The visitor centre includes a bespoke retail space, café and exhibition.
Abertarff House was built in 1593 and is the oldest home in Inverness. It includes a tearoom, meeting rooms and exhibition space. It is open to the public from late spring through to the end of October.
Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage and Museum is in Cromarty on the Black Isle; the site includes a thatched cottage, 18th century home and two holiday rentals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The VSA Cleaner/Housekeeping is responsible for a wide variety of housekeeping duties in connection with the Culloden Cluster.
· Manage stock levels of housekeeping consumables and janitorial supplies.
· Routinely clean and look after the built heritage properties in the Culloden Cluster and will involve but is not limited to:
o vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing of floors
o dusting/polishing glass museum cases
o dusting/wiping of sills, skirtings, door, and window frames
o cleaning of windows (working at height and ground level)
o cleaning of bathroom/toilet areas and fittings
o cleaning of staff welfare areas and equipment
o checking functionality of lighting, heating, TV/radio etc
o Litter picking car park and amenity areas
o disposal of general waste and recycling
· To be first point of contact for visitors in the event of spill
· Ensure COVID 19 Guidelines and Safe Systems of Work is implemented effectively within the property to include the availability of PPE and sanitation equipment across the site(s) i.e. Biohazard and spill kits are in place.
· Support the VSA Facilities by reporting required maintenance to the VSA Facilities i.e. broken equipment
· Working with the VSA Facilities to ensure that COSHH documents are maintained and Health &Safety practices are followed while :
· Delivering excellent customer care to foster a friendly and inviting atmosphere for visitors while the visitor centre is open.
· To work sustainably and reduce the site(s) impact on the environment
· In accordance with the property’s procedures, share in the common responsibility for the safe evacuation or management of colleagues and visitors in the event of a fire alarm.