Employment Opportunities

Currently we have the following positions available:

NYPBoS Development Officer

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to fill the post of Development Officer for the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. The position forms an integral part of the NYPB, and responsibilities include submitting funding applications to grant making organisations, securing sponsorship from corporate bodies, relationship building with key donors, project partners, and Local Education Authorities, promotion and marketing, and putting in place fundraising, marketing, and financial strategies for this publically funded arts project.

The candidate should have a proven track record of meeting objectives in a targets based capacity, and will be familiar with standard fundraising techniques, including writing funding proposals, attracting corporate sponsorship, planning special events, telephone solicitation, and direct mail and e-mail. An interest in piping and/or traditional Scottish music is advantageous as you will need to be able to convince others of its importance, though non-essential.

Full Job Description can be found here: NYPBoS Development Officer

To apply please send a current CV and covering letter to mcanning@thepipingcentre.co.uk
Or by post to:
The Principal
The National Piping Centre
30-34 McPhater Street
Glasgow, G4 0HW

Applications must be received by Friday, 12 March, 2010.

Museum Assistant (Voluntary)

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can work independantly and diversely across all elements of museum work from collections care to marketing and museum planning, to help develop ideas for this small museum and what it can offer to our visitors that will provide short and longer term improvements. The individual will play an integral role in carrying out the day-to-day operational activities of the museum in fulfilment of the partnership with the National Museums.
Museum Volunteer Job Description
To apply please submit a CV to alaidlaw@thepipingcentre.co.uk or by post to Alberto Laidlaw, Director of Administration, The National Piping Centre, 30-34 McPhater St, Cowcaddens, Glasgow, G4 0HW.

Voluntary

Do you have any special skills which you think could help us in our work in the centre, eg. librarians, recording engineers, archivists, IT, etc.? Perhaps you would like to provide assistance at events? If you would like to gain valuable experience volunteering at the National Piping Centre please get in touch.

Contact:
The National Piping Centre
30-34 McPhater Street
Cowcaddens
Glasgow
G4 0HW
Scotland

Tel: +44(0)141 353 0220
Fax: +44(0)141 353 1570