We are an award-winning family attraction and heritage charity at the heart of West Lothian. Our 23-acre site features historic buildings, a working waterwheel, accredited museum, rare breed farm, landscaped grounds and vibrant visitor spaces welcoming over 160,000 visitors each year.

As we deliver our ambitious five-year strategy, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Manager to lead the safe, efficient and commercially successful day-to-day operation of Almond Valley Heritage Centre.

Reporting directly to the Director and forming part of the Senior Management Team, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for visitor experience, commercial performance, events, and health & safety compliance across the site.

Key Requirements:

• Senior operational leadership experience within a visitor-facing or multi-use site
• Proven ability to implement strategy and drive commercial growth
• Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance management
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Financially confident with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative, people-centred leadership style

This is an exciting opportunity to take a visible leadership role within a much-loved community attraction while helping shape its future growth and resilience.

We are an award-winning family attraction and heritage charity at the heart of West Lothian. Our 23-acre site features historic buildings, rare breed animals, landscaped gardens, play areas and engaging visitor spaces — and we’re looking for a skilled Estates Maintenance Manager to lead the care, upkeep and development of this unique estate.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for estate maintenance, grounds management, health & safety compliance, team leadership and delivering an exceptional visitor experience for over 160,000 visitors each year.

You will report directly to the Director and be part of the Senior Management Team, playing a central role in shaping and delivering our ambitious five-year transformation strategy.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in estates, facilities or grounds management (heritage, cultural or visitor attraction setting desirable)
• Strong practical maintenance skills with sound knowledge of health & safety legislation (including PUWER and COSHH)
• Experience leading teams, managing contractors and overseeing site development projects
• Ability to develop proactive maintenance and asset management plans
• A hands-on, solutions-focused approach
• A proactive, visitor-focused mindset with commitment to sustainability and conservation

This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact within a much-loved community attraction while helping safeguard and evolve an important heritage estate for future generations.