Historic Environment Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland (Sa Gàidhlig: Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba) is Scotland's public body working to ensure Scotland's history and heritage makes a real difference to people’s lives.
We care for more than 300 properties of national importance, drawing more than 3 million visitors per year. We look after internationally significant collections including over five million drawings, manuscripts and images of Scotland, along with one of the largest collections of aerial imagery in the world.
We invest about £14 million a year to national and local organisations, supporting building repairs, ancient monuments, archaeological work, and others.
5 Vacancies
- Your role involves planning, delivering painting and decorating repairs at Fort George and other HES sites across the scenic Highland region.
- The ideal candidate should have experience in painting and decorating, strong teamwork skills, and an appreciation for heritage conservation.
- This full-time position is based at Fort George, offering 25 days annual leave, Civil Service pension enrolment, and opportunities for professional development.
- As a Joiner, you will perform conservation and maintenance tasks on Historic Environment Scotland monuments using traditional carpentry and joinery methods.
- The ideal candidate should have experience in traditional joinery, strong communication skills, and a passion for conservation and heritage preservation.
- This permanent role based in Fort George offers flexible working hours, 25 days of annual leave, and numerous professional development opportunities.
Starting salary: £27,740 Contract type: Four year fixed term contract Grade: 1 Location: Edinburgh, and Hodges Farm, Pencaitland, EH34 5BG, with college attendance at Edinburgh College, Granton Campus, 350 W Granton Road, Edinburgh, EH5 1QE Working Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Interviews: To be held in person at Croft-an Righ House, Edi...
- Engage with Scotland's National Collections by responding to archive inquiries and facilitating access to historical documents and digital archives.
- The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a keen interest in archival work, and relevant experience in customer service roles.
- This full-time position is based in Edinburgh, offers flexible working hours, and includes generous annual leave and benefits such as a Civil Service Pension scheme.
- Assist in engaging visitors, managing community activities, and ensuring safety at the Calanais standing stones during patrols and events.
- Ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, a commitment to conservation, and first aid awareness.
- This role is based in Calanais with a fixed term of one year, offering 35 hours per week and comprehensive benefits including a Civil Service Pension.