- Advertised from 17th June 2025
- 35 hours per week. Permanent.
Role
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries. We support a sector of 449 museums and galleries, through strategic investment, workforce development, advice and advocacy. We are a forward facing and inclusive organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive culture for our team.
We are recruiting for a Skills Development Manager who encourages good practice and drives continuous improvement in skills development and promotes a culture of learning and development within the sector.
The Skills Development Manager is a key interface between MGS and the sector, building rich and valuable networks and delivering a wide range of skills development programmes and activities for the benefit of the sector. The Skills Development Manager develops and manages partnerships with key stakeholders across the heritage landscape that maximise the quality of our products and programme delivery.
A core focus of this role is the development , delivery and evaluation of all our workforce development programmes. This will involve coordinating and codesigning with the Museums and Galleries sector, existing partners and exploring new partnership opportunities.
The post holder is joining MGS as we launch an exciting new programme aimed at building sector resilience, exploring new delivery models and facilitating more entrepreneurial approaches. Part of the role will be developing skills development activity in relation to this programme in collaboration with colleagues from across MGS teams.
A skilled communicator who is self-motivated, shows initiative and builds strong and effective relationships, the Skills Development Manager continually seeks out opportunities and more agile ways of working to develop content and enhance the MGS skills offer.
Overview of Responsibilities
- Act as an interface between MGS, the museums and galleries sector and key stakeholders on skills development
- Support the delivery of all accredited and non accredited learning opportunities across MGS’s service provision
- Work with the sector to deliver skills development priorities and embed a culture of learning and development
- Maintain an overview of the skills and knowledge needs for the museum sector and create, identify, develop and evaluate programmes and opportunities to meet these needs
- Manage the development, delivery and evaluation of a marketable schedule of training courses and programmes; and assist colleagues to deliver subject-specific workshops
- Contribute to research and development work carried out by sector-relevant organisations
- Budget holder responsibilities – involved in both planning and management
- Support MGS to deliver the Workforce strand of the National Strategy
- Stakeholder relationship management
The above mentioned tasks and responsibilities constitute an overview and not an exhaustive list. Workload and priorities are ultimately determined by the annual MGS Operational Plan.
Relationships
- Build and nurture effective working relationships across the organisation and with external partners
- Collaborate with other staff to support and deliver MGS projects, programmes and the National Strategy
- Contribute to the organisation’s expertise in the sector by sharing knowledge, information and good practice.
- Work fairly and with integrity and adapt style to different people, cultures and situation
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of developing, delivering and managing a wide range of skills development programmes with defined learning outcomes, to a diverse range of learners
- Working knowledge of Scottish Government skills priorities and wider skills landscape
- Experience of composing bid applications and procurement documents
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills including good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate
- Microsoft Office
Preferred
- Knowledge of the museums and galleries sector in Scotland
- Experience of evaluating training programmes and identifying areas for improvement
- Experience of working with vocational and accredited qualifications
- Confident speaking in public and hosting meetings online and in person
- Advocates for lifelong learning and professional development
- Experience of working with volunteers
We work with staff to help everyone reach their potential in the workplace and welcome conversations with individuals about their needs, circumstances and aspirations.
HOW YOU WORK
MGS has a behavioural competency framework which describes how we expect people to go about their work day-to-day. Staff must demonstrate the following skills areas at an appropriate level:
- Works collaboratively
- Communicating with impact
- Respect, inclusion and integrity
- Effective decision-making
- Sector focus
- Drive for results
- Innovation, agility and building capability
All staff are expected to champion and help deliver MGS’s commitments to anti-racism and climate.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Travel – regionally is required. Approx. 40 days per year.
Application notes
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 15th July at 9am
About the Role
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries. We support a sector of 455 museums and galleries, through strategic investment, workforce development, advice and advocacy. We are a forward facing and inclusive organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive culture for our team.
The Museum Accreditation Scheme is the UK industry standard for museums and galleries, managed through a partnership of assessing organisations across the UK. Delivery of the Accreditation Scheme in Scotland is a core part of Museums Galleries Scotland work and underpins the National Strategy priorities.
We are recruiting for an Accreditation Officer to assist in supporting sector development by encouraging museums to participate in the Accreditation Scheme, providing advice, and undertaking assessments. Having excellent reading and numeracy skills with the ability to analyse and evaluate large volumes of information will therefore be essential in this role.
The Accreditation Officer is both proactive and reactive, communicating widely with the sector to support the achievement of the standards and facilitating strong, positive relationships with museums. You will bring experience of delivering excellent customer service and knowledge of the museum and gallery sector in Scotland to achieve this.
You will contribute to the development of the systems for processing assessments and to the organisation’s knowledge management systems so experience of maintaining and developing processes will be vital.
Reading Schools Early Years Project Manager
- Full time
- £30,975
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 28th July 2025
Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy.
Reading Schools is an accreditation programme, designed to celebrate schools who are building and sustain a reading for pleasure culture for their learners, staff and families. Reading Schools Early Years is the continuation of a pilot project being delivered in three local authority areas, Glasgow, Renfrewshire and Angus in Early Years settings.
What we offer
- Full time, fixed-term role
- Competitive salary
- Flexible hybrid working between home and our Edinburgh City Centre Office, with great access by train, bus, and tram
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Company Sick Pay
- Pension with additional 5% employer contributions
- Death in service benefit
- Free access to employee assistance programme
This is an excellent opportunity for you to support Scottish Book Trust as Reading Schools Early Years Project Manager. The position offers flexible full time working within our School Communities Team. We are looking for someone to start on this fixed term contract as soon as possible.
The Reading Schools Early Years Project Manager (RS EY Project Manager) will work closely with the SC Manager (Reading Schools) and Reading Schools team to lead on the development and delivery of Reading Schools Early Years (RS-EY) project to 45 settings across three Local Authorities. They will be responsible for managing relationships with individual settings to support participation in phase 2 of this pilot project. They will also be responsible for managing and maintaining key relationships with colleagues within each of the designated Local Authorities.
As Youth Theatre Arts Scotland’s next Chief Executive Officer, you’ll join at a pivotal moment - with a strong team, a clear strategic plan, and the opportunity to shape the next chapter of Scotland’s national development agency for youth theatre.
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland (YTAS) are looking for a visionary and collaborative leader to build on their success with care and ambition, and lead the organisation with clarity and purpose. You’ll champion young people’s creativity, ensuring the organisation is well-managed, financially sound, and impactful in advancing youth theatre across Scotland.
About YTAS
YTAS is the national development agency and umbrella body for Scotland’s youth theatre sector. YTAS plays a unique and vital role in Scotland’s cultural life - supporting young people, empowering practitioners, and connecting youth theatre across the country.
YTAS's vision is for universal access to quality youth theatre and universal recognition of its impact. They believe in helping others, community, collaboration, excellence, and joy.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership position with wide-ranging responsibilities, including…
• overall leadership and management of Youth Theatre Arts Scotland, including finances, staff, funding, programme delivery, and advocacy.
• creating and implementing the organisation’s strategic business plan, meeting legal, financial, funding, and operational objectives.
• overseeing organisational activity, ensuring it is in line with strategic objectives and is produced to the highest standards.
• representing YTAS and Scotland’s youth theatre sector to partners, policymakers, funders and the public locally, nationally, and internationally.
• supporting strong governance by working closely with the Board of Directors.
• leading and supporting a high-performing staff team, and nurturing a collaborative, inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.
• ensuring that the voice of Scotland’s youth theatre arts sector is always fully represented and at the heart of what Youth Theatre Arts Scotland does.
• staying abreast of relevant developments in arts, education and culture.
About You
YTAS are looking for someone who inspires trust and confidence, bringing people together around shared goals, and nurturing a healthy, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture.
You should be…
• an experienced and inspiring team leader, with a track record of managing organisations, programmes, or teams. You will know how to recruit, develop, and support staff, creating conditions for people to thrive.
• a strategic thinker, able to see the bigger picture, setting clear direction, and driving improvement.
• a details person, with a solid understanding of financial management and reporting, including charity governance.
• a skilled communicator who understands the value of youth theatre and who can make a compelling case for its impact.
• a confident advocate for youth voice, participation, and access, familiar with Scotland’s cultural, educational, and third sector landscape.
Why Join YTAS?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-respected organisation at a moment of momentum and possibility. If you share their passion for young people’s creativity and want to make a lasting impact across Scotland’s arts, education, and youth sectors, YTAS would love to hear from you.
They actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a flexible-working organisation and a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) partner, YTAS are happy to discuss how the role could best work for you.
All or Nothing is seeking an experienced and proactive Marketing Officer to support the development and promotion of All or Nothing across our activities.
The role offers an exciting opportunity for a creative marketing professional to contribute to the company’s success and development, working across all of our strands to devise, plan and implement marketing campaigns that bring All or Nothing’s work to life.
We’re looking for someone that can help to raise the profile of All or Nothing by capturing our work through striking visual communication and creative content that will engage with new audiences and develop our connections across the cultural sector and beyond.
About You
You’ll have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a professional marketing and communications role, with experience devising and delivering successful marketing campaigns across a range of digital platforms. You’ll be adept at all aspects of e-marketing, including the professional use of social media and email marketing services, creating compelling digital assets, and image and video editing. You’ll be confident with a range of digital tools and systems and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Importantly, you can work proactively and collaboratively in a small team and also have the ability to work independently to manage workload and priorities. You’ll have an understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and be excited about joining a small arts organisation to help us develop and thrive.
About Us
All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre are Scotland’s leading aerial dance company creating, performing, teaching and developing aerial arts throughout the country. Our work crosses the boundaries between the floor, air and the space between, merging aerial arts with dance theatre and contemporary circus.
With performances ranging from small scale theatre to large scale outdoor spectacle, we tour extensively across Scotland, creating our own theatrical works for touring as well as developing aerial elements for events.
Participation is vital to the company’s work; we believe that aerial and dance is for everyone and we develop all kinds of opportunities for this to happen. All or Nothing constantly challenge assumptions of who can do aerial, opening up the artform to as many people as possible, developing audiences and participants.
We are now entering the next phase of company development, having recently secured long-term core funding through Creative Scotland’s multi-year funding. We have an exciting few years ahead, developing and growing our creative work and our audiences and participants, and creating opportunities for aerial artists in Scotland including establishing Scotland’s first aerial performance ensemble. The Marketing Officer will join the organisation at an exciting time and will have the opportunity to shape and enhance our digital presence, voice and audience reach.
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