A Unique Heritage Destination
The MacDougall of Dunollie Preservation Trust (DPT) is seeking an experienced and inspiring Site & Heritage
Manager to lead Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds, one of Scotland's most significant heritage
sites.
This is an exciting opportunity for a heritage professional with strong management, fundraising and business skills
to lead our heritage site and museum during a pivotal period of transformation. Working closely with the Board
of Trustees, you will balance heritage conservation with income generation, visitor engagement and long-term
sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee all on site operations for the Trust, including funded projects, events, commercial activities and the
heritage offer.
• Develop and enhance Dunollie's visitor experience.
• Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary staff team.
• Assist and monitor in grant funding and identify new income opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, donors, partners and stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets and financial results, analyse financial performance and report against organisational
objectives.
• Ensure the preservation of the site's historic assets, collections and museum standards.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
• Significant experience in a management role within the heritage, museum, cultural or visitor attraction
sector.
• A strong understanding of heritage conservation, museums and visitor engagement.
• Proven involvement in fundraising and grant management experience, including developing funding applications and
reporting to funders.
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to inspire teams and build productive relationships with trustees,
funders, partners and communities.
• Competent analytical and financial skills, including budgeting, performance monitoring and strategic planning.
• Experience of managing projects, delivering against targets and supporting organisational sustainability.
• A passion for heritage and a commitment to sharing cultural history with diverse audiences.
Why Join Us?
Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds occupies a unique place in Scotland's heritage landscape. This is a rare
opportunity to lead a historic site with ambitious plans, helping to preserve its legacy while ensuring it
remains vibrant, resilient and accessible for generations to come. The DPT is in an exciting transition stage
with plans being made to transform and develop new buildings, enhance the heritage, visitor and learning offer,
laying the foundations of a new era. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the
future direction of the DPT while ensuring the continued success of our day today operations.