At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive income generation and build partnerships for the Scottish Fisheries Museum.
- Company: Join a vibrant team at The Scottish Fisheries Museum Trust Ltd.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Field-based role with travel across Scotland and a commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in preserving Scotland's fishing heritage while connecting with diverse communities.
- Qualifications: Customer-focused, problem-solver with strong initiative and relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 32000 £ per year.
Working Hours: Full time
Contract: Fixed contract, 2 years
Salary: £32,000
Location: Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther, Fife with travel across Scotland
Closing date: 02/08/2026
About the Role
Are you a customer‑focused, problem‑solver who thrives on meeting people and making connections? Are you looking for a busy role, requiring a high level of initiative and the ability to achieve against a range of targets? The Enterprise Officer is a critical, new role responsible for driving and diversifying income generation streams for the Scottish Fisheries Museum. The primary objective is to enhance the Museum’s financial sustainability by developing strategic commercial and fundraising initiatives, building key partnerships, and increasing membership and sponsorship revenue. This role reports to the Business Manager and has an anticipated 80% field‑based / 20% office‑based working pattern. The role is funded for two years by the Museums Galleries Scotland Museum Futures programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Fundraising and Development
- Database Management: Review, audit, and strategically revisit existing fundraising and donor databases to identify opportunities for re‑engagement and targeted appeals.
- Initiative Creation: Support the design, implementation, and promotion of a variety of fundraising initiatives, focusing on donations, legacy giving, and other long‑term income‑raising streams.
- Audience Engagement: Proactively engage and nurture relationships with existing and potential audiences to secure philanthropic support and expand the Museum’s donor base.
- Commercial Income and Partnerships
- Industry Relationships: Generate and nurture strategic, mutually beneficial relationships across key sectors: the fishing industry and commercial fishing bodies; the seafood supply chain; hospitality & tourism; museums, galleries, and other cultural attractions.
- Sponsorship Acquisition: Identify, approach, and secure gallery sponsorship and other corporate partnership opportunities, including writing compelling proposals and managing sponsor contracts.
- Membership and Promotion
- Membership Sales: Attend relevant expos, trade shows, and other external events to actively promote and sell both individual and corporate/business museum membership packages.
- Visitor Acquisition: Promote and generate social, corporate and individual museum visits.
- Market Analysis: Monitor and analyse membership trends and pricing structures to ensure competitiveness and maximise conversion rates.
- Administration and Reporting
- Report to the Business Manager on a day‑to‑day basis.
- Manage income generation project timelines and budgets.
- Provide regular, detailed progress reports on all commercial and fundraising activities to the Senior Management team.
The Scottish Fisheries Museum welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is an equal opportunities employer. We hold Real Living Wage accreditation and are happy to discuss flexible working.
Contact Details:
Museums Galleries Scotland Recruitment Team
