Launched in 1824, HMS Unicorn is the third oldest ship in the world still afloat and Scotland's only surviving wooden warship. Now an Accredited Museum in Dundee's City Quay, visitors can explore four decks that offer a unique glimpse into 19th century naval life.

Our mission is to deliver a world-class museum experience while safeguarding HMS Unicorn's future and making our collections accessible to all. We aim to inspire visitors and staff alike, providing lifelong learning and engagement opportunities for our local communities and beyond.

The Unicorn Preservation Society (UPS) has recently secured nearly £1 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to advance Project Safe Haven - our ambitious conservation initiative to relocate HMS Unicorn to Dundee's East Graving Dock. This critical move will ensure the long-term preservation of this irreplaceable maritime treasure while creating a purpose-built visitor centre that will transform Dundee's historic waterfront and enhance community engagement.

This role is made possible through National Lottery Heritage Fund support and represents an exciting opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment in HMS Unicorn's 200-year history.

Main Purpose of Role

The Marketing & Communications Officer will play a vital role in raising the profile of HMS Unicorn and the Unicorn Preservation Society, with a primary focus on fundraising communications to secure HMS Unicorn's future. Sitting within the Fundraising & Communications team, this role will support the development and delivery of Project Safe Haven by enhancing our traditional media presence while growing our digital footprint across key platforms. The postholder will tell compelling stories about HMS Unicorn's heritage and future plans through press releases, articles, social media content, and promotional materials.

Working closely with the Senior Fundraising Officer and receiving support from the Chief Executive Officer, the Marketing & Communications Officer will chart the progress of Project Safe Haven and contribute significantly to the organisation's fundraising communications strategy. This role will help build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including media outlets, partners, and supporters, while ensuring consistent messaging across all communications channels to promote both UPS and Project Safe Haven effectively.

Launched in 1824, HMS Unicorn is the third oldest ship in the world still afloat and Scotland's only surviving wooden warship. Now an Accredited Museum in Dundee's City Quay, visitors can explore four decks that offer a unique glimpse into 19th century naval life.

Our mission is to deliver a world-class museum experience while safeguarding HMS Unicorn's future and making our collections accessible to all. We aim to inspire visitors and staff alike, providing lifelong learning and engagement opportunities for our local communities and beyond.

The Unicorn Preservation Society (UPS) has recently secured nearly £1 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to advance Project Safe Haven - our ambitious conservation initiative to relocate HMS Unicorn to Dundee's East Graving Dock. This critical move will ensure the long-term preservation of this irreplaceable maritime treasure while creating a purpose-built visitor centre that will transform Dundee's historic waterfront and enhance community engagement.

This role is made possible through National Lottery Heritage Fund support and represents an exciting opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment in HMS Unicorn's 200-year history.

Main Purpose of Role

The Fundraising Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Fundraising & Communications team, ensuring the efficient operation of fundraising and communications activities. Reporting to the Fundraising & Communications Manager, this role will support the entire team, including the Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising & Events Officer, and Marketing & Communications Officer.

The postholder will maintain accurate donor records, assist with the administration of fundraising campaigns and events, support the production of fundraising materials, and help coordinate communications activities. They will be the first point of contact for many donor enquiries and will play a crucial role in ensuring excellent supporter stewardship through efficient administration and attention to detail.

As a key administrative support role within the team, the Fundraising Administrator will contribute significantly to HMS Unicorn's fundraising success during this transformative period in the organisation's history.

Are you passionate about ocean conservation and bringing people together to drive real change? We are looking for a dynamic and engaging Campaign Manager to harness the power of the Our Seas coalition and deliver lasting success for the organisation.

Job purpose

The Campaign Manager is the dynamo for the Our Seas coalition, organising and directing the campaign activity of its 150+ members - from coastal businesses, sustainable fishing associations, environmental organisations, many community groups volunteering to protect their local marine environment and recreational interests such as sea anglers – all working together to help recover our seas and secure sustainable inshore fisheries. (see background document). You will be responsible for leading the coalition’s campaign work to help secure healthier seas for all.

Job duties

Working across the whole coalition, from campaigns and communications to coalition development, this role is critical to the running of the coalition and achieving its aims. You will be employed by Open Seas (a member organisation of the coalition, sponsoring the role) working on behalf of the coalition and will engage directly with its Coordination and Campaign Steering Groups.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is available for download below.

Are you an experienced Health & Social care professional looking for an exciting new role? We've got a great opportunity for you!

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an organised and dedicated individual to join our fantastic #TeamDundee as a Lead Practitioner on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Role

As a Lead Practitioner, you'll demonstrate great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and will lead and inspire your teams of Support Practitioners in Dundee.

You'll provide support, guidance and mentor your teams to ensure that they are professional, accountable, engaged and motivated resulting in them delivering first class, high quality care and support. Alongside our Service Lead, you’ll also contribute to ensuring that our service(s) are running within agreed budgets and in conjunction with our contractual requirements.

About you

What we'll need you to bring:-

• Experience of managing people
• Knowledge of what it takes to run an effective service within the Health & Social Care sector
• A passion for and experience of delivering high quality, person-centred care and support
• Sound knowledge of SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards
• Proven record of building and maintaining positive and professional relationships with supported individuals, their families and other stakeholders
• The ability to lead others and work collaboratively
• Great communication skills; both verbal and written
• A sound understanding of professional boundaries, accountabilities and responsibilities and how they relate to supporting vulnerable individuals
• A commitment to undertake and achieve a SVQ Social Services & Healthcare SCQF Level 7 qualification and PDA in Health & Social Care Supervision (if not already attained)

Shift patterns

As a Lead Practitioner, you will work 5 out of 7 days. There may be occasions where we will need you to be flexible to work evenings, sleepovers, waking nights and weekends due to the needs of our services. On call duties will also form part of your role on a rotational basis.