Job Details

If you are excited about helping ensure that heritage is inclusive and accessible to everyone, for now and future generations, then we want to hear from you.

The primary purpose of this post is to work as part of the Investment Team to deliver investment activity across Scotland including providing advice and guidance to applicants; assessing and monitoring a wide range of applications and projects; post completion work; participating in outreach activities and supporting the delivery of the Scotland team plan. Contributing to the wider work of the Scotland team.

We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for every vacancy. We always endeavour to make reasonable adjustments and special requirements can be discussed and arranged before an interview.

• Knowledge of the issues involved in grant-giving.
• Demonstrable understanding of and enthusiasm for the heritage and/or voluntary sectors.
• Proven relevant work experience, preferably in grant giving or related fields such as charity administration.
• Good standard of numeracy and the ability to interpret complex numerical and written data, including financial information and business plans.
• An organised approach to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise a variety of tasks and deliver work to agreed deadlines within a busy environment.
• Clear and concise report writing skills, including collating and summarising information and statistics.
• Able to deal in a helpful and professional way with a wide range of people.
• Ability to provide clear and objective advice and guidance to a wide range of applicants and grantees.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Effective presentation skills.
• An active and constructive contributor to the team.
• Ability to adapt to change well and to work flexibly with creativity and imagination.
• An understanding of the issues involved in equal opportunities and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s corporate objective to enhance diversity in grant giving, governance, and the workforce.
• Competent IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel and spreadsheets.