- Advertised from 19th March 2025
Role
An exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate individual to lead a world-class, 5-star visitor attraction into a new era and ensure that it is a place of excellence, connection, and discovery.
ROLE OVERVIEW
About the Calanais Visitor Centre
At the Calanais Visitor Centre, we are committed to preserving, researching, and sharing the rich archaeological heritage of the Calanais Standing Stones. Our vision is to create an outstanding visitor experience while maintaining a deep connection between the site, the community, and the wider world. As we embark on a transformative redevelopment, we are looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to join us in shaping the future of this remarkable site.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, operates within a culture of respect, and creates a welcoming environment for all employees.
Role Purpose
The Calanais Visitor Centre is undergoing an ambitious £10.1 million redevelopment and will reopen in early 2026 as a world-class, 5-star visitor attraction and a thriving community hub. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking General Manager to lead the Centre into this new era. You will oversee daily operations, develop and enhance visitor experiences, and drive the Centre's strategic vision, ensuring its success as a premier destination and vital community asset.
This role requires a dynamic and passionate leader with the skills, experience, and vision to support the local tourism industry, inspire a high-performing team, and ensure that the Calanais Visitor Centre is a place of excellence, connection, and discovery.
Application notes
If you are interested in applying, please visit careers.calanais.org
A unique opportunity to be part of a pivotal moment in the story of the Stones, to lead and deliver transformational heritage and engagement programmes that will leave a lasting impact on both the site and the community.
ROLE OVERVIEW
About the Calanais Visitor Centre
At the Calanais Visitor Centre, we are committed to preserving, researching, and sharing the rich archaeological heritage of the Calanais Standing Stones. Our vision is to create an outstanding visitor experience while maintaining a deep connection between the site, the community, and the wider world. As we embark on a transformative redevelopment, we are looking for a forward thinking Heritage Manager to join us in shaping the future of this remarkable site.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, operates within a culture of respect, and creates a welcoming environment for all employees.
Role Purpose
The Calanais Visitor Centre is undergoing an ambitious £10.1 million redevelopment and will reopen in early 2026 as a world-class, 5-star visitor attraction and a thriving community hub. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced and visionary heritage leader to shape the future of one of Scotland’s most iconic sites. As the Heritage Manager, you will have the chance to lead and deliver transformational heritage and engagement programmes that will leave a lasting impact on both the site and the community.
Calanais 2025 is a major project that will see the Visitor Centre comprehensively transformed, and each visitor’s experience significantly enhanced. This transformational investment in the future of the Calanais Standing Stones and Visitor Centre has created the opportunity for a dedicated and forward-thinking Heritage Manager to join the team and provides the opportunity to be part of a pivotal moment in the story of the Stones. From structural changes to the fabric of the existing buildings to an exciting new contemporary exhibition space exploring the landscape, people and stones that make Calanais so special, this exciting initiative will safeguard our work with the Standing Stones for years to come.
Top job! National Programme Lead
- Full time
- £36,050
- On site: Tomnahurich Street, Inverness (with regular travel throughout Scotland)
- Closing 11th April 2025
About Us
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
About National Programmes
Change Mental Health is the lead partner in the Highlands for the Scottish Government’s Distress Brief Intervention project (DBI). The DBI is a Scotland-wide pilot project, testing a ground-breaking approach to address the emotional and psychological pain experienced by people in distress.
Working in partnership with frontline services, including Police, Ambulance service, Primary Care and mental health teams, the project provides rapid referral to focused, short-term support, with the option of onward referral to longer-term support if required. For further information about DBI and our involvement in the project, head to our website and visit DBI.scot.
As the National Programme lead you will play a significant role in this major, high profile Scottish Government project. Additionally, you will lead on the development of new national programmes/ services and oversee the running of them.
About the Role
As National Programme Lead, you will oversee and lead all Change Mental Health DBI Teams and assist in the development of the DBI programme on behalf of Change Mental Health. You will have responsibility to ensure that our work to support people in distress is delivered to a high standard and within the framework agreed with the Scottish Government and the DBI Programme Board. You will provide visible leadership to staff and be a strong role model and leader in building a positive and supportive culture as part of your role.
You will work closely with senior colleagues in Change Mental Health and in a wide range of statutory and third sector agencies to ensure that the Distress Brief Intervention, and other national programmes of work/ services continue to deliver an innovative service in a compassionate and connected way. With partnership working at the forefront, you will develop the services while working closely with key partners, in liaison with the appropriate Heads of Service and the Director of Services.
The National Programme Lead will work across several areas of Scotland including, but not limited to, Highland, Argyll & Bute, Dumfries and Galloway, Western Isles and CMH National office in Edinburgh.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee all DBI services provided by Change Mental Health, including responsibility for all quality and reporting aspects of delivery.
- Lead on the roll out and expansion of DBI Services within Change Mental Health areas.
- Lead on discussions with partners around the future of existing DBI projects, including funding opportunities and expansion of current pathways.
- Oversee management of the rota system, ongoing development of the Change Mental Health DBI Hub and DBI Managers meetings.
- Develop and oversee new national services ensuring a robust quality framework is in place to support the best practice and continuous improvement within the service.
- Ensure Change Mental Health Policies and Procedures are implemented and understood including Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
- Develop and maintain excellent partnerships with statutory and third sector agencies and partners in all areas.
- Monitor existing funding contracts and highlight any challenges around these within appropriate timeframes
- Leading on local and national groups relevant to the National programmes e.g. DBI Programme Board meetings and local implementation groups
- Providing line management, including support & supervision to Project Managers / Team Leaders both virtually and face to face.
- Provide out-of-hours support to national programme teams on a rota-basis
- Be part of the Management Team for National services and work closely with peers to provide guidance and support, as required
Personal Specification:
- Experience of setting up and managing programmes/ services in a third sector setting.
- Experience of cultivating and maintaining stakeholder relationships to support the development of the service
- Demonstratable experience of positively leading, managing and motivating a large team of staff to provide high-quality support to those accessing support
- Demonstrates effective communication, with the ability to adapt based on the situation and audience, including presenting to and engaging with external stakeholders
- Skilled in prioritizing workload demands and responding effectively and in a positive manner
- Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously to complete tasks in an efficient manner while being part of a larger team.
- Highly motivated to deliver best practice with continuous improvement, including opportunities to embed reflective practice into delivery
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and with the ability to make sound decisions and judgement calls quickly and appropriately.
- Skilled in identifying and cultivating opportunities to grow and develop the service
- Experience of appropriately and safely manage safeguarding and adult protection concerns
General Duties:
- Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, donor or activist.
- To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify a line manager promptly if there are any concerns.
- To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role.
- To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.
This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.
Please be aware that it is classed as an offence if you apply for this role and are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to vulnerable adults.
Benefits
- 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
- A 35-hour working week
- Travel season ticket loan.
- A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
- Access to purchase a Blue Light Discount Card
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements.
- Generous 37 days’ holiday.
- 2 paid Mental Wellbeing days.
- Professional development including funded opportunities.
This post will be subject to a PVG check for working with Children & Adults.
Administrative Officer
- Part time
- £28,210 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Motherwell, North Lanarkshire (possibility of hybrid to suit business needs)
- Closing 10th April 2025
Since 2003, the Lanarkshire Deaf Hub has been committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment, fostering a thriving space where deaf communities across Lanarkshire can connect, communicate, and collaborate. After 21 years, with a new development strategy in the pipeline to transform our organisation into a dynamic hub of activities, we are committed to delivering innovative programmes, projects, and services that cater to the diverse needs of deaf communities across Lanarkshire. Due to retirement, we are seeking to welcome a skilled part-time Administrative Officer to join our team, working 25 hours per week. The National Lottery Community Fund funds this post.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of our organisation’s operation and positively impact deaf communities across Lanarkshire and Scotland. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, motivated, and possess strong administrative, financial, ICT, and communication skills. The post requires someone who will always be polite to members, colleagues and staff. The role will include general administrative support and reception duties, including managing office operations, reporting on events, handling calls, responding to emails, greeting visitors, and assisting with financial reporting and payroll. The post-holder will work closely with the Interim Manager, the Board of Trustees, and other team members to ensure that our services are well-run, of high quality, meet the needs of deaf communities, and achieve its goals.
Tasks will include responsibility for general correspondence, office duties such as stationery orders, supporting tasks such as recruitment, and other administrative tasks, as well as collaborating with all team members to ensure good safeguarding practices in all aspects of the scheme’s work. This role requires a flexible approach to working evenings and weekends.
Development Manager
- Part time
- £35,000 pro-rata
- On site: Fort William Office (An Drochaid, Claggan, PH33 6PH) but some home working possible.
- Closing 25th April 2025
Lochaber Environmental Group (LEG) is charity working on a local scale to benefit people and the environment, which has been in existence since 2000. We run a wide range of projects to help people to reduce their environmental impact and bring our communities together. We have delivered projects covering energy efficiency, active travel, local food, reducing waste/encouraging recycling, repair cafes and composting and have developed a community hydro electric scheme in Glenachulish. LEG works in partnership with many local, regional and national organisations to reduce duplication and increase our reach and effectiveness.
Due to the community hydro scheme, it has now become possible to employ a manager to lead the organisation and increase its effectiveness. The Manager will oversee the general day to day running of the organisation with oversight of staff and overall responsibility for promotion, networking and development. They will be expected to lead new projects.
LEG is currently in transition as a 3 year project on waste finishes. This leaves 4 part time members of staff and some very active volunteers. LEG occupies an open plan office at An Drochaid in Claggan and a cabin and container at Claggan Park. We are exploring the possibility of bringing the whole operation together under one roof and the successful candidate would be a key player in this development.
Specific responsibilities of the role
• Overall responsibility for organisation, while leaving lead staff to work on their own projects
• Liaison with the board in developing strategy and prioritising activity
• Staff management including reviews of lead staff and recruitment
• Fund raising and budgeting in conjunction with volunteer treasurer and book keeper
• Develop and lead new projects including supporting project officers with funding applications,monitoring and reporting as required.
• Represent LEG in the local communities and at appropriate regional networks.
• Oversee the organisation’s policies and procedures
General responsibilities
• Lead the organisation
• Work as part of the LEG team to promote and encourage understanding of environmental issues and opportunities in Lochaber.
• Promote the work of LEG within the local community and encourage membership.
• Engage with LEG members and the public in a positive and constructive way
• Communicate effectively with the team and board.
• Work constructively with project and organisational partners.
• Comply with the organisation’s ethos, policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
• Run team meetings as required.
• Undertake other duties in line with the job purpose.
Person Specification
Essential
• Good organisational skills, self motivated with good time management
• Able to make decisions when necessary
• A friendly, inclusive and welcoming manner
• The ability to lead a team
• Ability to motivate and encourage others both within and outwith LEG
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt according to the needs of the organisation
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills including use of email, Microsoft Excel and Word
• A commitment to being environmentally friendly and a good background knowledge of environmental issues
Desirable
• Experience of a managerial role or some aspects of this job
• A personal interest in some of our projects; active travel, waste reduction, local food production or energy efficiency and renewables
• Ability to drive and possession of a driving licence
• Ability to commute using low carbon methods
• Knowledge of social media, newsletter and website editing
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