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.

Full details can be found here.

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.

Full details can be found here.

Relationships Scotland Borders is looking for their next part-time Administrator to join our small, but highly committed and supportive team.

Are you looking for a flexible, home-based role that can offer hours to fit around the school run, or other commitments you might have? If so, then read on…………….

Relationships are at the heart of our lives and here at Relationships Scotland Borders, we support people with their relationship difficulties. We understand and know that everyone’s experiences and struggles are unique. We provide a range support, from individual and couples counselling, Child Contact Centres, to mediation services that can all help to support people to find their own solutions and enhance their wellbeing, mental health and happiness.

We deliver our range of services to help and support children and their families across the Scottish Borders. To support this work, we are looking for someone dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate, with a genuine desire to help others.

Within this role the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our operations and processes run smoothly and to a high standard, with a core focus on excellent customer service.

We are looking for someone that is based in the Scottish Borders, with at least 5 years of previous experience as an administrator. You will be able to demonstrate experience of working remotely, a self-starter that understands the importance of meeting deadlines and managing your workload effectively. You will have excellent administrative and financial experience, be able to handle confidential information, communicate with clients and their families with care and sensitivity, as well as the ability to manage our work with local solicitors and other partners across the Scottish Borders. We can offer you a varied and interesting role with plenty of support as and when needed.

Join us and you'll become part of a team that cares about the work we do and the people we work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. And you'll get to find your own way to make the difference that means more to the families we support across the Scottish Borders.

If you’re interested in learning more about this fantastic role, please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification, or why not visit our website: relationships-scotlandborders.org

Project Summary:

Dunblane Square has been established with the main aim of developing and operating a multi-functional arts, tourism, hospitality and community centre – The Bank.

Through a grant from the Government's Community Ownership Fund, a vacant ex-bank building in Dunblane town centre has been acquired by the community and grant money has been secured for the first phase of the development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us to lead on planning for and managing operating The Bank, which will provide a much-needed central social arts area space for members of the community and visitors alike to visit and socialise. We will host a community cinema, music, talks, tourist information and different food events creating employment and volunteering opportunities focusing on young people.

Project Stage:

The project was launched in Nov 2022, and Dunblane Square was formalised in July 2023. We have developed links with community organisations and letters of support from local politicians and organisations. We have undertaken a community-led approach, gathering feedback and ideas for how The Bank should be run. This was developed into a detailed design which has gone through planning. We are currently undergoing the tender for the first phase of two for the building works, and the venue is planned to be operational in November. There is more information about the project on our website: thebankdunblane.org.

Job Summary:

The Community Venture Project Lead will be responsible for engaging the community, defining, and delivering a comprehensive community project that includes a hospitality offering, cinema, and music programme in a community-owned building currently under development. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership, project management, and community engagement skills and has experience in Arts and running a multi-use community Centre with Commercial experience. Note, the development/construction is being overseen by others, but there will be an element of coordination. No experience in construction is required.