Estates and Compliance Manager - 446582

National Mining Museum Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heritage museum in Scotland is seeking an Estates and Compliance Manager to oversee the maintenance and safety of its estate. The ideal candidate will possess qualifications in safety management and demonstrate experience in facilities management. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing the visitor experience. Applications are due by 9th November 2025.

Qualifications

• Must hold IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Recent Fire Warden and basic First Aid training preferred.
• Commitment to complete training within the first 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and safety of the museum's estate.
• Manage property, facilities, and capital works.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Safety management

Environmental management

Facilities management

Contractor management

Education

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

National Mining Museum Scotland (NMMS) is an independent charitable trust and the national body responsible for the preservation and interpretation of Scotland's mining heritage. Based at the Category A' listed Lady Victoria Colliery, the museum cares for collections of national significance and provides a wide range of events, exhibitions, and education programmes. The site includes historic buildings, visitor facilities, commercial tenancies, and large outdoor areas requiring specialist conservation and estates management.

Job Purpose

The Estates and Compliance Manager will lead on the maintenance, safety, and development of the museum's estate and technical functions, ensuring that NMMS operates to the highest standards of safety, sustainability, presentation, and conservation. The role will manage property, facilities, security, health & safety, environmental management, and capital works, as well as support events and visitor services to ensure an excellent visitor experience. The postholder will be responsible for delivering statutory compliance, safeguarding historic fabric, managing contractors, supporting museum staff and volunteers, and planning preventative maintenance to secure the long-term sustainability of the museum.

We expect candidates to already hold IOSH Managing Safely (or NEBOSH General Certificate) and Asbestos Awareness (Category A), and to be able to evidence recent Fire Warden and basic First Aid training (or a commitment to complete these within the first 3 months). For candidates without some of the desirable qualifications, NMMS will support a development plan to achieve them within 6‑12 months, with priority on BOHS P405 (asbestos management), Legionella Responsible Person, and CDM Client duties training.

Full job description, application pack and details how to apply can be found on our website.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date:

9th November 2025