Museums Galleries Scotland

Working Hours: To be arranged Contract: Fixed contract Salary: Competitive based on experience Location: Fort William - Some Remote Working Possible Closing date: 24/07/2026 About the Role The museum is undertaking a comprehensive redevelopment to modernise its visitor experience, improve accessibility, expand exhibition capacity, and future proof the building. The Project Manager will lead the end to end delivery of this capital project, ensuring it is completed on time, on budget, and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities Project leadership - Oversee the full lifecycle of the redevelopment, initially from design to readiness for delivery. Heritage sensitive planning - Ensure all works respect the museum's historic building and collections. Our buildings are Grade B listed. Stakeholder engagement - Work with local communities, funders, Highland Council, and heritage bodies. Budget and funding oversight - Manage financial reporting for a multi million pound project supported by public and charitable funding. Procurement and contract management - Lead tendering processes and ensure compliance with procurement standards. Construction coordination - Liaise with contractors to ensure safe, high quality delivery in a live heritage environment. Reporting and governance - Provide regular updates to the Board of Trustees and key funders. About You We are looking for someone who brings: Experience delivering capital projects, ideally in museums, heritage, or historic buildings Strong understanding of conservation led design, building regulations, and CDM requirements Excellent communication and negotiation skills A collaborative approach to working with local communities and cultural partners Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder groups A proactive, solutions focused mindset Experience working with architects, engineers, and specialist heritage consultants Why This Role Matters This redevelopment will secure the future of the West Highland Museum for generations to come. You will play a pivotal role in preserving the stories, objects, and traditions that define the West Highlands - while helping create a renewed, accessible museum for the 21st century.

Museums Galleries Scotland is seeking a Project Manager for a significant redevelopment of the West Highland Museum in Fort William. This role involves leading the entire project from design to delivery while ensuring it respects the museum's heritage. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing complex capital projects, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of conservation-led design. Some remote working is possible, and the position plays a key role in securing the museum's future.

Head of Heritage & Enterprise at New Lanark Trust Head of Heritage & Enterprise at New Lanark Trust Working Hours: Full timeSalary: £55,000Location: New Lanark World Heritage Site, New LanarkClosing date: 03/08/2026 About the Role New Lanark Trust is seeking an exceptional strategic leader to help write the next chapter in the story of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. As Head of Heritage & Enterprise, you will join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in balancing heritage conservation with commercial ambition. Working across heritage, enterprise, fundraising, partnerships and visitor experience, you will help ensure New Lanark remains both internationally recognised and financially sustainable for generations to come. This is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic growth, develop new income streams, secure funding, build influential partnerships and champion one of Scotland's most significant cultural assets on the national and international stage. You will work alongside experienced operational managers, providing strategic direction while leading our heritage, education and World Heritage teams. We are looking for an ambitious and innovative leader who combines commercial awareness with a passion for heritage and public engagement. We're looking for someone who has: Proven strategic leadership experience. Experience of developing partnerships and stakeholder relationships. A track record of securing funding and developing sustainable income streams. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify new opportunities. Excellent communication and influencing skills. A passion for heritage, education and community engagement. In return we offer The opportunity to shape the future of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A senior leadership position within one of Scotland's most recognised heritage organisations. An opportunity to make a genuine long-term impact. Employee benefits and discounts. How to Apply Please send: Your CV why you are interested in the role; how your experience meets the requirements of the position; and how you would help shape the future of New Lanark.

New Lanark Trust seeks a dynamic Head of Heritage & Enterprise to guide strategic growth across heritage, enterprise, fundraising, partnerships and visitor experience at the New Lanark World Heritage Site. You will join the Senior Leadership Team, balancing conservation with commercial ambition, leading heritage, education and World Heritage teams to ensure ongoing international recognition and financial sustainability.