- Advertised from 30th March 2023
- This post is for a fixed term, currently funded until the end of September 2023, with an aim to extend.
Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a small, collaborative and dynamic team - where your input as a manager will have a direct impact on the lives of participants as well as on the direction of our organisation. We are looking for a Company Manager who is meticulous with finances and policy, understands the value of grassroots community work, and is eager to bring the logistical skills that can help turn an artistic vision into reality.
The Company Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation.
This includes ensuring the ongoing financial security and public profile of A Moment’s Peace, working alongside the Artistic Director to manage budgets and fundraising and maintaining partnerships. The Company Manager will issue contracts for staff and freelancers as well as maintaining organisational procedures and policy documents. They will also collaborate with the AD to identify and meet artistic and wellbeing goals for existing groups and to expand the organisation's remit.
The Company Manager will also offer in-person support at some workshops and performances.
Central to this role will be the Company Manager’s responsibility to work closely with the AD to foster an atmosphere of care, collaboration and trust, ensuring fair working practices are enacted and that the organisation's approach to working with staff, participants and audiences is underpinned by a commitment to justice.
Working Hours: Normal working hours are 3 days/21 hours per week, most of which can be done flexibly and remotely.
Application notes
amomentspeace.co.uk/opportunities
To apply, please send:
An up to date CV of no more than 2 pages, including your education and recent employment history
The details of 2 references
A cover letter no more than 1 page stating clearly how your experience and skills match the job and person description
OR
A video no more than 5 minutes long in place of a cover letter
Please submit these files to Kirstin McLean at kirstin@amomentspeace.co.uk
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us. Kirstin McLean (Artistic Director) will be happy to answer any questions about the General Manager role or A Moment’s Peace in general. You can email her at kirstin@amomentspeace.co.uk or arrange an informal chat.
Deadline info: Please note that this recruitment process has no set deadline. We are welcoming applications immediately and will appoint the first suitable candidate.
Upon appointment of a suitable candidate, all job advertisements will be removed.
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Operations Manager (Big Noise, Govanhill)
- Part time
- £33,858 – £38,874 pro-rata
- Govanhill, Glasgow (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
Sistema Scotland’s vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities. Working with children, young people and their families, we focus on early intervention and stimulating generational social change. By playing music together in ensembles and orchestras, we aim to grow confidence, respect, teamwork and aspiration in the children, young people and communities we work with.
We deliver our work through six Big Noise programmes: Govanhill in Glasgow, Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh.
We have an exciting part-time, job share opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our team in Big Noise Govanhill (Glasgow).
You will support the Head of Centre, and as part of the Big Noise Govanhill Senior Team, to ensure high quality procedures, processes and operational functions are embedded to maximise the success of the programme. A skilled project manager, you will also have experience of working with communities and volunteers, and will have a passion for music, along a belief in the benefits that a social programme such as Big Noise / Sistema Scotland can have.
This is a permanent part-time job share post, working 21 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, with flexibility to work either 9am-5pm, or 10am-6pm.
Top job! Museum Director
- Full time
- Circa £40,000
- Bo’ness Railway Station (home of the Museum) (Hybrid)
- Closing 30th April 2024
Objectives
The Scottish Railway Preservation Society (SRPS) owns the Museum of Scottish Railways and the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway and manages the core collection that has been Recognised as being of National Significance through the Scottish Government’s Recognition Scheme. Most of the collection is owned by the Scottish Railway Museum Collections Trust (SRMCT) and SRPS manages it on behalf of the owner. Visitors to the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway can see parts of the collection and other rolling stock in operation on the railway and visit the Museum of Scottish Railways.
The post holder will work with our collection to enhance continually its presentation, documentation, storage and use of a searchable online collections database. There will also be a requirement to work closely with the Board and with a team of volunteers. The post will be supervised by an appropriate member of the Board of the SRPS.
Key Responsibilities
- To represent the interests of the Museum of Scottish Railways within the SRPS, including by attending meetings of the Board and other management committees.
- To manage the staffing, maintenance and running of the Museum.
- To manage the delivery of the customer experience in visiting the Museum.
- To lead and advise the team who maintain the collection.
- To ensure the Board is provided with informed recommendations on acquisitions, loans and disposals.
- To ensure the creation of a searchable collection database on our website.
- To facilitate public access to the collection, including through management of the museum’s social media accounts and website.
- To ensure compliance with the Museum Accreditation Scheme and with Scottish Government’s Recognition guidelines.
- To manage the interactions of the Museum, including interfacing with the Scottish Railway Museum Collections Trust, particularly with regard to ownership of vehicles.
- To represent the SRPS within national museum-supporting organisations.
- To identify opportunities to apply for grants which would enhance the Museum’s ability to operate or improve the customer experience and then direct the production of grant applications.
- To manage projects and contractors involved in developing the Museum’s infrastructure as it expands
- To develop library facilities on site at the Museum
- To proactively identify projects, and take forward ongoing projects
- To direct general curatorial duties
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with a museum collection, and with staff and volunteers
- Practical experience of running a successful team, and managing budgets
- Flexible, confident approach with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Demonstrable capacity to delegate
- Demonstrable capacity to commit to developing self and colleagues
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High standard of written and spoken English
- Confident IT skills with experience of collections management systems
- Familiarity with the use of collections management databases
Desirable
- Applicants should be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Museum studies qualification
- Interest in Scottish Railway History
- Experience of working with Adlib
- Experience of project management
- Knowledge of preventative conservation
- Knowledge of the Scottish Museum-supporting environment, including of grant giving organisations, and potential for raising funds
Marketing & Audience Development Officer
- Part time
- £27,000 pro-rata
- Glasgow (Hybrid)
- Closing 13th May 2024
Are you a marketing maven with a knack for audience engagement? We're seeking a dynamic individual to lead our marketing efforts and enhance our connection with diverse audiences. Reporting to the Director, you'll have the opportunity to shape our marketing strategy and make a tangible impact on our organisation's growth. Plus, you'll spearhead the marketing and communications for the upcoming Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival—an exciting opportunity to showcase Glasgow's architectural and cultural heritage to the world.
Full job description can be found in the recruitment pack below.
We are recruiting for an Engagement Officer for the Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework.
Archaeology Scotland is a Scotland-wide educational charity and a voluntary membership organisation which works to secure the archaeological heritage of Scotland for its people through education, promotion and support. We champion widening participation in archaeology and the benefits it can bring for people and communities through our projects and programmes.
We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual, who can manage a range of diverse tasks to join our team. You will have a background in archaeology or heritage, with good interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) and have experience of developing and delivering community-based research and / or engagement activities.
Archaeology Scotland’s policy on equal opportunities
Archaeology Scotland is committed to implementing a policy of equal opportunities in archaeology. In line with our equal opportunities policy, we want to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment or access to opportunities for training and development on any grounds not relevant to employment practice. Archaeology Scotland would like to actively encourage qualified individuals to apply for this position, regardless of background or personal disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page or associated documents, please contact g.macgregor@archaeologyscotland.org.uk
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