Operations

Fixed Term, Full time or Part time options available
1 x role starting from April 2023 for 5 months
1 x role starting from 12 May 2023 for 5 months
Salary – £25,027 – £26,199 per annum pro rata (Band 7a)
Plus generous benefits package

ABOUT THE ROLE

Do you have previous experience as an Art Handling Technician? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are currently looking for 2 fixed term Art Handling Technicians to join our team. You’ll work across all four of our stunning Galleries based in the heart of Edinburgh as well as our arts store at Granton Art Centre handling our incredible art and being part of the team installing exciting exhibitions.

The Art Movement Team works to national standards supporting complex national and international programming in the handling, packing, movement, installation and location tracking of a wide variety of artworks, including NGS Collection works and those on loan to NGS.

In this role you will ensure the safe movement, transportation and installation of all artworks within the NGS, including collections from and returns of artworks to lenders. You will also assist in maintaining the upkeep of the storage areas, exhibits, tools and equipment.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU’LL MAKE

In all that you do you will be part of a small, dedicated team of Art Handling Technicians who are supported by the Senior Art Handling Technicians. Reporting to the Art Movement Manager your responsibilities will include:

Providing safe and efficient movement of art works and other objects within NGS and to other institutions, including risk assessments and method statements as required.

Contributing to resource and planning discussions as required in line with skills and experience.

Leading on individual project elements as requested.

Maintaining location records and relevant paperwork following NGS procedures.

Packing and unpacking objects and checking conservation condition reports.

Undertaking courier duties for NGS.

Sharing responsibility for the care and maintenance of equipment, including highlighting any concerns as appropriate.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

In answering our quick questions tell us more about you, how you meet the requirements, and what you will bring to the role. This will be your opportunity to stand out as well as tell us what you are looking for from us. To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:

Whilst a knowledge and appreciation of art would be beneficial it’s not essential. However, you must have proven skills and experience in the safe handling and movement of works of art within a museum or gallery environment.

Awareness of and commitment to health and safety compliance and best practice.

High standards of accuracy and attention to detail as well as an excellent manual dexterity.

With the ability to work calmly and carefully under pressure you will actively anticipate and plan for potential problems.

Can demonstrate sound, timely and appropriate decision-making skills taking responsibility and using initiative.

You will have a helpful manner and flexible approach, great communication skills and enjoy working flexibly as part of a team with the ability to work alone and committed to getting the job done.

Apply sound judgement with regards to maintaining confidentiality.

Good IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Demonstrable commitment to updating skills and knowledge.

Current driving licence.

The following knowledge and experience would also be desirable:

Willingness if required to train towards a category C (formerly known as HGV) driving licence if not already held.

Experience in completing risk assessments and method statements, working at heights and heavy lifting operations.

Experience with modern or complex installations.

Familiarity with a collections management database.

For more information, please visit our careers portal: https://www.nationalgalleries.org/careers

Applications for this post close at 12 noon on Monday, 3rd April 2023

We are recruiting for an additional experienced Animal Keeper to join a farm team responsible for maintaining the highest standards of animal care, while ensuring our visitors enjoy a brilliant and memorable day out. Duties will include most aspects of the care of livestock and the operation of the farm, involving the usual range of feeding, mucking-out, cleaning and other husbandry duties along with basic site maintenance works and public talks/demonstrations. An emphasis on implementing protocols and procedures will also be a key part, as well as ensuring farm records are kept up to date .

Candidates must have appropriate experience of working with farm livestock or hoof-stock, as well as the smaller domestic and exotic animals, and possess the necessary insight and training to work safely and effectively in an animal attraction. Experience of operating farm machinery would be desirable but training will be given. This is an active, manual role that requires appropriate physical fitness and understanding of all weather work.

Much of the work takes place in the public eye, so a warm personality and a welcoming manner is essential when interacting with visitors, along with prioritising jobs and allowing the public to enjoy their day out and a keen eye for detail. It is also necessary to have the knowledge and confidence to address groups of visitors that assemble for demonstrations and events.

Distillery Operator Opportunity!

We are Glengoyne. Since 1833, we have been making our wonderful malt whisky… We have a multi award-winning premium whisky and our visitor experience is rated on Trip Advisor as one of Scotland’s top-rated tourist attractions! Nestled in a beautiful and picturesque setting just north of Glasgow, stands our beautiful Glengoyne Distillery. At the heart of our brand, product and experience are our people… it’s our people who make all of the magic happen!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Distillery Operator to join our established, hardworking team at the Glengoyne Distillery. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for whisky and love for the industry, a professional with a positive attitude and good work ethic.

As Distillery Operator you will be responsible for ensuring we continue to produce high quality liquid in the ‘Glengoyne Way’, whilst meeting production targets and maintaining the distillation process and equipment to maximise performance, ensuring full compliance with all legal requirements and company standards. As a true ambassador of Glengoyne you will represent our brand at all times and will occasionally be required to interact with visitors, customers and other external parties, such as contractors, who attend to the distillery.

For this role, we are ideally looking for someone with previous experience in a similar role within the whisky and/or spirits industry however, we will also consider candidates who have relevant skills and experience from another industry. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, working collaboratively with their colleagues to achieve common goals, whilst also having the ability to work independently, using their own initiative and making suggestions to improve the process. It is requirement that applicants hold a full clean UK driving licence and previous fork lift truck experience would be advantageous although not essential. Part of the role will involve the administration of documentation therefore candidates must be computer literate and have experience using Excel. An understanding of all statutory and company regulations relating to health, safety, HMRC and environmental issues is also desirable.

Glengoyne is located North of Glasgow on the A81 at Dumgoyne, and as a result of the shift working pattern and the flexibility needed, it is a requirement for applicants to live within commuting distance to the distillery and have access to their own transport given the remote location and the hours worked. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate that they currently have the required documents to live and work in the UK.

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!

Full-time, Permanent

Salary £34,980 – £38,321 per annum (Band 5a)

Plus generous benefits package, hybrid / flexible working

Are you an experienced Facilities Management Helpdesk Manager seeking a new challenge? This is a great time to join our enthusiastic and dedicated Estates team as we complete the implementation our new CAFM System (Concerto), and you will work closely with your colleagues to fully embed this.

Your duties will include modernising existing Estates information and data management, implementing new processes, methodologies, and software systems to streamline working practices in the tracking, monitoring, and reporting of all Estates activities (e.g. planned maintenance, response maintenance, projects, and asset information management).

You will develop new business processes to rationalise and digitalise activities, working with other stakeholders (operations, events, public programme planning, finance, etc.) to ensure integrated processes are agreed and rolled out for effective ways of working.

The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Edinburgh Dungeon is currently seeking a Maintenance Handyperson to provide vital support to our attraction, ensuring its unique brand of scary fun is being delivered at an efficient level.

What you need

An A level or HNC/HND/BA in a relevant area or similar (desirable)
Experience maintaining a wide range of equipment
Knowledge of Health and Safety, risk assessments, Planned Preventative Maintenance systems of work and LOLER/PUWER
Be a positive and self-motivated individual with a strong eye for detail
Be someone who takes pride in their work
Helping to maintain and operate our shows and rides and working in a small multi-skilled team of dungeon dwellers, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, theming, rides, and the facility. Including carrying out electrical and mechanical inspection, maintenance activities and provide support to the daily operation of this thrilling attraction.

This naturally means you’ll be dealing with both routine maintenance and breakdowns and therefore you will work swiftly and with care to diagnose and resolve problems. Utilising your hands-on knowledge and experience you will sustain minimal downtime of rides and themed attractions for the visiting peasants.

You will also provide timely and regular communication to the Technical Manager regarding operational issues, ensuring the earliest possible resolution and displaying the ability to make sound decisions and take decisive action.

This role is permanent and full-time, offering a minimum of 30 hours per week. Our attraction is open daily, so flexibility in hours and days working will be needed. Shifts vary, and normally consist of daily shifts of early Duty Tech 9am -5pm and late Duty Tech 10.30am-19.30pm (During peak season and weekends) and 9.30am -17.30pm (out of season).

What’s in it for you

Alongside helping transport guests back to Edinburgh’s darkest history, you’ll also receive:

Hourly rate of £10.92 paid fortnightly
25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% off LEGO online
Merlin Magic Pass – giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
Cycle to work scheme and cinema ticket discount

Thank you for your interest in the post of Steward with Historic Environment Scotland (HES), based at Blackness Castle.

You will be responsible for delivering the highest standards of visitor experience working across all areas, including in the shop, admissions area and outside, with delivery of information to visitors a core part of the role.

There are 3 different vacancies:

Post 1: Full time, 37 hours per week, year-round.

Post 2: Part-year permanent, 23.7 hours per week, April to September (temporary increase to 31.6 hours per week for this year only to incorporate work at Kinneil House).

Post 3: Part-year permanent, 31.6 hours per week, April to September
(temporary increase to 37 hours per week for this year only to incorporate work at Kinneil House).

Please note you will be required to work some weekends and public holidays. These are pensionable positions. Salary quoted is for full time hours and will be pro rata depending on hours and months worked.