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Development Officer at Robert Burns Ellisland Trust

Working Hours: Full Time
C
ontract: Fixed term for 6 months 
Salary: £30,000
Location: Ellisland Museum & Farm, Dumfries, DG2 0RP
Closing date: 05/11/24

About the Role

  • Designing and delivering visitor experiences including school and education visits.
  • Working with others in the team to programme and deliver a range of events including musical events, workshops, talks and other cultural offers.
  • Developing partnerships to diversify audiences and enhance community engagement.
  • Developing events for young people.
  • Digital engagement and promotion.
  • Administration associated with the role and as necessary to run the site, museum and membership based charitable trust which operates it (working as part of a wider team).
  • Working with and developing our volunteer cohort alongside other members of the staff team.

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan, develop and deliver activities and projects. 
  • Excellent IT and administration skills (Microsoft Word/Excel essential).
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Experience of delivering visitor services.
  • Experience of organising events including fundraising events.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 
  • Ability to travel.
  • Willingness to be flexible with working, which may include working weekends and evening work when required in accordance with the needs of the post and activities.

Desirable 

  • Knowledge and interest in heritage.
  • Experience working in an learning environment. 
  • Tourism experience.
  • Knowledge of Robert Burns his life and legacy.
  • Knowledge and experience working with social media and digital platforms.

 Please note

The job description is not exhaustive and amendments may be required to accommodate for changes in project planning and the charity’s requirements. However, any proposed changes would be reviewed by the trust prior to implementation. 

How to Apply

Applicants should sent a copy of their CV and a Cover letter for the attention of Joan McAlpine Project Director at –  info@ellislandfarm.co.uk 

When submitting CVs applicants should submit files with their first initial and surname and include full contact details on their CV. 

If you have any questions about the role, please email info@ellislandfarm.co.uk 

 

Apply now

For more information and to download the job description please visit Robert Burns Ellisland Trust Website.

Robert Burns Ellisland Trust Website