Museum Director

Bo’ness Railway Station (home of the Museum) (Hybrid)Closing30th April 2024Advertised from 15th April 2024Salary according to experience. Permanent. 40 hours per week, usually Monday to Friday, but occasional weekend working when the museum is open.RoleObjectivesThe Scottish Railway Preservation Society (SRPS) owns the Museum of Scottish Railways and the Bo’ness and KinneilRailway and manages the core collection that has been Recognised as being of National Significance through theScottish Government’s Recognition Scheme. Most of the collection is owned by the Scottish Railway MuseumCollections Trust (SRMCT) and SRPS manages it on behalf of the owner. Visitors to the Bo’ness and KinneilRailway can see parts of the collection and other rolling stock in operation on the railway and visit the Museumof Scottish Railways.The post holder will work with our collection to enhance continually its presentation, documentation, storage and useof a searchable online collections database. There will also be a requirement to work closely with the Board andwith a team of volunteers. The post will be supervised by an appropriate member of the Board of the SRPS.Key ResponsibilitiesTo represent the interests of the Museum of Scottish Railways within the SRPS, including by attending meetingsof the Board and other management committees.To manage the staffing, maintenance and running of theMuseum.To manage the delivery of the customer experience in visiting the Museum.To lead andadvise the team who maintain the collection.To ensure the Board is provided with informedrecommendations on acquisitions, loans and disposals.To ensure the creation of a searchable collectiondatabase on our website.To facilitate public access to the collection, including through management ofthe museum’s social media accounts and website.To ensure compliance with the Museum AccreditationScheme 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 ownershipof vehicles.To represent the SRPS within national museum-supporting organisations.To identifyopportunities to apply for grants which would enhance the Museum’s ability to operate or improve the customerexperience and then direct the production of grant applications.To manage projects and contractorsinvolved in developing the Museum’s infrastructure as it expandsTo develop library facilities on siteat the MuseumTo proactively identify projects, and take forward ongoing projectsQualifications and ExperienceRelevant experience of working with a museum collection, and with staff and volunteersPracticalexperience of running a successful team, and managing budgetsFlexible, confident approach with theability to work independently or as part of a teamDemonstrable capacity todelegateDemonstrable capacity to commit to developing self and colleaguesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHigh standard of written and spokenEnglishConfident IT skills with experience of collections management systemsFamiliarity withthe use of collections management databasesApplicants should be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subjectInterest in Scottish Railway HistoryExperience of working with AdlibExperience of project managementKnowledge of preventative conservationKnowledge of the Scottish Museum-supporting environment, including of grant giving organisations, and potential for raising fundsApplication notesClosing date for this position is 30 April 2024 with interviews to be held in the week beginning 6 May 2024.Applications should include a CV and covering letter with your reasons for applying.Completed applications should be emailed to #####
(preferably) or sent to: Scottish RailwayPreservation Society, 17-19 North Street, Bo’ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQShould you require any further information please contact Yvonne MacDermid OBE, ##### .Also, please advise if you need reasonable adjustments to attend the interview.The CollectionThe Museum of Scottish Railways is situated close to the SRPS station in Bo’ness and the publicly visible part of theCollection is housed in two large exhibition halls and one covered viewing shed all connected to the Station bya Visitor Trail from which visitors can see a large part of the site of the heritage railway. There isconsiderable interpretation in these buildings and this tries to tell the story of the impact railways had inScotland’s history and their evolution from the 1830s to the present day.The rest of the Collection is held in the archive facilities which comprise a twin industrial unit near the stationand two containers situated close to the main Museum building.The most visible part of the Collection is the array of vehicles, of which there are 183 accessioned locomotives,coaches, wagons and platform road vehicles, many of which are on display, along with a number in use on theworking railway. Additionally, there are a number of vehicles owned by other organisations or individuals ondisplay in the Museum.The “Small Objects” part of the Collection has several hundred items on display but very many more which are kept inthe archive facilities. Within this, there are currently around 50,000 photographs kept physically in theArchive Store with new donations arriving regularly. A team of volunteers decides what to accession andinterprets and documents accordingly, as well as digitising them for potential sale of copies toenthusiasts.Additionally, there are over 3,000 other accessioned items such as railway brochures, tickets, maps, plans, items ofcostume, railway signs, paintings and items of signalling equipment.Lastly in the Collection are over 7,000 books representing a high proportion of railway books ever published on thesubject of Scottish railways. These are housed in a library building in the Station car park and looked after bya volunteer librarian.Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries sector – thisincludes 440 museums and galleries of all sizes and organisational types. We strive to be an inclusive, agileand forward-looking organisation that seeks to lead and support positive change in the sector.In January 2024, the Scottish Government accepted the recommendations of the Empire, Slavery & Scotland’s Museums(ESSM) Steering Group, set up to advise on how Scotland’s museums and galleries can better reflect the country’srole in empire, colonialism, and historic slavery. Museums need help to develop skills and confidence in thiswork. MGS is now looking to appoint an Events Assistant who will support the delivery of training and networkingopportunities to assist with implementation of the recommendations. The role will also assist museums to developresources to embed race equality and anti racism in the curriculum.You will work collaboratively with the ESSM Manager and support effective relationships with partner organisations,training providers and programme participants. You will bring excellent administrative, organisational andcommunication skills, a strong customer focus and a can-do approach, with an awareness of anti-oppression.The successful candidate will manifest MGS’s core values: collaboration, integrity, passion for museums, andcourageousness.We have a hybrid working approach and are happy to talk flexible working.We believe that our work will be stronger with greater diversity. MGS welcomes applications from all sections of thecommunity and is an equal opportunities employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer and hold Living Wageand Gold Investors in People accreditation. MGS is striving to be an anti-racist organisation and moreinformation on our commitment to this is on our website .Our commitment to climate action can also be found on our website.
We are recruiting for an EngagementOfficer for the Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework. Archaeology Scotland is a Scotland-wide educational charity and a voluntarymembership organisation which works to secure the archaeological heritage of Scotland for its people througheducation, promotion and support. We champion widening participation in archaeology and the benefits it canbring 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 ourteam. You will have a background in archaeology or heritage, with good interpersonal skills (both written andverbal) and have experience of developing and delivering community-based research and / or engagementactivities.Archaeology Scotland’s policy on equal opportunitiesArchaeology Scotland is committed to implementing a policy of equal opportunities in archaeology. In line with ourequal opportunities policy, we want to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment or accessto opportunities for training and development on any grounds not relevant to employment practice. ArchaeologyScotland would like to actively encourage qualified individuals to apply for this position, regardless ofbackground or personal disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes,including assistance with reading this page or associated documents, please ##### The Director of Operations reports to the CEO, and attends all Board meetings.Overall PurposeThe Director of Operations is responsible for governance and operations for Edinburgh City Mission. With specificoversight of finance, fundraising, IT, HR, communications, building management and governance; including DataProtection; Safeguarding and Health & Safety. As such, they lead & line manage the Operations team andwill regularly report to the Board on all aspects of their role.Hours of Employment35 hours a week, worked flexibly with at least 4 days a week in the office. Hours will vary due to occasional staffmeetings, training, events, etc.Occupational requirementEdinburgh City Mission is committed to sharing the Christian gospel with the people of Edinburgh. It is essentialthat every member of the team personally own, communicate and implement the aims and objectives of the Mission,sharing the Mission’s core beliefs and values to the public. Therefore there is a requirement for thepost-holder to be an evangelical Christian.Way of working: you are expected to:Actively participate in the life of the Edinburgh City Mission team.Act in a professional manner at alltimes.Work in accordance with the Aims and Values of Edinburgh City Mission.Operations, IT and Communications:Line manage the Operations team (currently 4 FTE)Responsible for assessing Edinburgh City Mission’s ITand other technology needs and sourcing these as required.Provide ongoing management of technologyneeds.Provide strategic direction of communications channels (content to be shaped by CEO)Health & safety and building management:Manage the office facilities at Washington LaneResponsible for negotiating and managing businesscontracts, services and leases of equipment.As Health and Safety Officer, develop, maintain and reporton health and safety policies and procedures for both the office and the outreach teams.Manage andreport any health and safety incidents appropriately.Oversee investment propertyOversee the day to day finance operation of the charity.In liaison with the Finance Trustee, draft andmanage the budget and accounts for auditing.Oversee the payment of bills, invoices, expense claims,payroll processing etc.Oversee the reconciliation of the accounts and tracking of income &expenditure of funds (using Xero)Oversee the implementation of the fundraising strategy & managethe fundraising teamOversee organisation wide event managementGovernance:As safeguarding officer, you are responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing the organisation’ssafeguarding policies and procedures to ensure they reflect the most recent laws andregulations.Respond to safeguarding issues, providing advice and support to staff and liaising whereappropriate with the Local Authority and other relevant agencies.Named contact for the VSDS DisclosureScotland scheme, overseeing the PVG scheme for all relevant staff and volunteers involved in regulatedwork.As data protection officer you will ensure all personal data within Edinburgh City Mission isgathered, stored and processed in line with current legislation.Manage and report on key risks withinthe organisation.Keep up to date with charitable governance requirements, informing the Board of anychanges before they are implemented.HROversee the HR functionEnsure strategic alignment between overall vision, finance and peopleplansChanges to the above may be made by the Board, with prior notice, in discussion with the post-holder.PERSON SPECIFICATIONThe successful post holder will have evidence of these characteristics:Knowledge of Scottish charitable governanceExperience of working in the charitable sectorAble to develop and implement strategic plans but also respond to rapidly changingsituationsAble to work collaboratively, understanding the complex needs of a range ofstakeholdersExperience of reporting to a Board of TrusteesEvangelical Christian and activelyinvolved in a churchEnthusiastic about the aims of Edinburgh City MissionPreferred:Professional level qualification in one of Finance, IT, HR or other operational areaDo you believe in the power of data to improve people’s lives and know that working with the public is vital to ourmission? Research Data Scotland needs you!We have an exciting opportunity to work in a multifaceted Business Management role to support the delivery ofexemplary governance and operational excellence. This role works with stakeholders at every level in ourorganisation and as such we are looking to appoint a highly motivated and conscientious individual.About usResearch Data Scotland (RDS) is a charity set up by the Scottish public sector and leading universities. We helpresearchers find and make use of data that can improve the lives of people in Scotland. Working in partnership,we do this by widening the range of data available, creating new data assets and providing a single point ofcontact for safe, secure and effective access to public data in a trustworthy manner.Data is often locked away in lots of individual systems, across many different organisations, and isn’t in a formatthat makes access or integration easy. We can help researchers to unlock the potential of this data by givingthem information and advice that speeds up and simplifies their work.RDS aims to provide a step change in the service to researchers, whilst maintaining the high standards of informationgovernance and data security already in place. We aim to work as openly as possible, maintaining standards intransparency and ethics. Our focus is on providing a streamlined service for researchers, as well as extendingthe range of data available through the service, particularly in the areas of Covid-19, NHS imaging, geospatialdata, children and justice services.Our partners include: Scottish Government, Public Health Scotland, National Records of Scotland (NRS), and theUniversities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. We work closely with the national and regional safehavens. And we are in contact with other organisations in Scotland and across the UK in the data researchsector, including public sector, research and commercial bodies.About the jobThe Business Manager will work closely with the Chair, CEO and Operations Director to manage, coordinate and schedulethe regular cycle of our governance and business activities. This will include coordinating board meetings aswell as maintaining our internal registers and ensuring our reporting mechanisms are top-notch! This post willbe highly varied and vital to the successful delivery of our Business and Delivery plans.There is a strong focus on developmental projects, operational risk, records management, governance, improving ourperformance and delivering our day-to-day charity operations. You’ll be an important member of our OperationsTeam, sharing your expertise with colleagues and board members, as well as independently leading onactivities.Reports to Operations DirectorAbout youYou are a self-starter, with experience of working with stakeholders at every level. You’ll understand the importanceof engaging well with board members, senior leaders and your colleagues to get their input into your work andsupport great governance. You are highly organised and thrive on managing multiple projects with differentdeadlines. You are keen to deliver, with an eye for detail and the pragmatism to understand our context andenvironment.Life at RDSWe are a small friendly and highly engaged team of people. We promote continuous learning and work hard to build aninclusive and supportive workplace culture. We live our values of; integrity, transparency, courage,collaboration and humility.Our people typically work a 35-hour week, with hybrid working on offer from day one. You can choose to work flexiblyfrom home or use one of our desks in the Bayes Centre in central Edinburgh. The whole RDS team meets one day permonth in-person in Edinburgh or at an off-site away day in the Central Belt. Individual teams organise their ownin-person days to collaborate, develop and socialise together.We offer 33 days’ annual leave (including public holidays) and have no set closure days. We have a generous pensionand enhanced pay for parental/adoption leave. This list of benefits is being added to as the organisationdevelops, and you can help shape it as part of the team. Our Culture Group helps us seek feedback fromcolleagues across the organisation to make RDS an even better place to work.
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