About the museum:

Launched in 1824, HMS Unicorn in the third oldest ship in the world still afloat and one of the six oldest ships in the world! Now a historic ship and Accredited Museum, HMS Unicorn is situated in City Quay, Dundee. Visitors can explore four decks full of history and discover the unique experience of life on board a 19th century frigate.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver a world class museum experience, work continuously to safeguard the future of HMS Unicorn, and care for our collections while making them accessible to all.

Vision

Our vision is to inspire those who visit and work with us, offering lifelong learning and engagement opportunities for our local communities and beyond.

About the role:

Unicorn celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, and we are developing Project Safe Haven, our ambitious plans to develop Dundee’s derelict East Graving Dock into a new safe harbour for Scotland’s oldest ship with facilities and amenities commensurate with Unicorn’s position as one of the most important vessels in the world. The Charity is entering a period of rapid change and development as we seek major funding toward Project Safe Haven for the first phase of activity, to 2030-2035. We’re looking for an experienced executive administrator to

provide additional support to the small management team while we embark upon this exciting journey. The Executive Administrator will provide direct support to the Executive Director and the rest of the team, which fluctuates between 8 and 11 individuals representing 5 – 6 FTE. This will also involve supporting Project Safe Haven and the Project Director, the fundraising team, and events and learning teams. The post-holder will be based at Unicorn, but there may be some flexibility as discussed with the Executive Director. The role will primarily be weekdays 9-5, with occasional weekend and evening work.

We are looking for a community-minded individual with a passion for engaging with people and communities. The Volunteering Development Worker will work within a small team to engage widely with organisations, families and volunteers; this is to gather views on how children and families services can be enhanced through volunteering. To this purpose, the Team is currently exploring and discussing volunteer passport models and co-designing a Children and Families Services Volunteer Strategy.

We are looking for an experienced manager with a strong understanding of the third sector and a genuine passion for social justice to help lead our organisation through challenging economic times.

The role requires someone who can think creatively, adapt to change, and handle challenges with a solution-focused mindset. Experience in budgeting, financial planning, fundraising, and running impactful organisations on limited resources is essential.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a non-judgmental approach, and the ability to connect with and manage a diverse team.

This office-based role is a vital position, ensuring the organisation thrives in a difficult climate, working closely with the CEO to oversee operations and drive the organisation’s growth and development.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

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Job Purpose:

• To support ScrapAntics’ CEO in the running of the organisation
• To support and coordinate the team - maintaining a positive and cohesive working environment
• To manage, document and lead multiple projects
• To maintain business bookkeeping and project accounting spreadsheets
• Internal and external communications and all associated admin duties
• Collaborating on funding applications and reporting as part of the management team

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Project management of commissioned projects
• Internal communications within the team - distributing information, answering questions, carrying out supervisions and being available for support
• Communicating and liaising with external partners and organisations including Dundee City Council and national organisations, ensuring positive relationships are maintained and information is shared
• Creating and collaborating on funding applications and project reporting
• Attending and facilitating organisational meetings; taking minutes and distributing these as appropriate
• Creating and updating/maintaining booking schedules and staff rotas
• Maintaining an overview of larger projects and supporting the project leads to deliver to budget and timescale
• Handling enquiries and taking bookings for activities, play sessions, workshops and space rental
• Creating and maintaining budget spreadsheets
• Maintaining a general overview of ScrapAntics organisational running and communicating changes and issues to ScrapAntics’ CEO

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Experience of working in a thriving third sector organisation
• Passion for sustainability, community and social justice
• Positive leadership skills and experience of managing a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a welcoming, friendly and helpful manner
• High level of IT and written skills
• Project management experience
• Experience of applying for and reporting on funding
• Experience of working with budget spreadsheets

Further Details:

• Training opportunities will be available.
• Your line manager will be Sandy Greene, CEO.

Equal opportunities:

ScrapAntics is committed to being an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes all applications for consideration.

We know there are candidates who may not fit every criteria we’ve outlined here, or who have key skills we haven’t listed. If this is you, please do apply if you feel your particular experience or skill set could enhance this role.

Forgan Arts Centre is recruiting a Volunteer Engagement Coordinator to lead the development of a new volunteering programme as part of our new business plan, An Arts Centre as a Garden.

The role of Volunteer Engagement Coordinator has been developed in response to feedback from local people. The role will be responsible for the design and delivery of a new volunteer programme rooted in reciprocity that builds relationships, friendships, and a network of support and mutual aid.

The role of Volunteer Engagement Coordinator will be a ‘hands-on’ position and is suitable for someone with professional, personal or volunteer experience working with volunteers. We’d encourage a creative and critical approach that cultivates a welcoming, inclusive and rewarding volunteering programme that supports the centre’s operations and activities.