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Role: Activities Manager Full Time: 37.5 hours per week, flexible across 7 days. Location: Glasgow G4 9XP, site based. No homeworking required. Salary: £29,500 to £34,750 Annual Leave: 28 days annual leave, plus progressive leave policy. About Pinkston Watersports Glasgow Watersports operates Pinkston Watersports in Port Dundas, a unique self-sustaining charity and urban community sports hub located close to the city centre. Pinkston is home to Scotland’s only artificial white-water course alongside a large clean water canal basin and was a legacy project of the Commonwealth Games 2014. We deliver a diverse and dynamic programme of activity: from public sessions and school engagement to community programmes, paddlesport development, and national-level training for rescue services. We are open year-round and are driven by a clear purpose to build stronger communities through activity, opportunity, and connection. Our delivery is structured across four key business areas: School and community programmes, public weekend activity delivery, venue hire for kayak clubs and rescue services, and secure storage hire. We are looking for an exceptional Activities Manager to provide visible, hands-on leadership; someone who will inspire, lead, develop and support our instructional team, delivering our high-quality, safe, and successful activity programme. Role Purpose The Activities Manager is responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of activity programmes at Pinkston, ensuring they are safe, engaging, inclusive, and commercially effective. You will lead and develop the instructional team, oversee programme planning across the year, and ensure that everything we deliver reflects our values and commitment to excellence. You will play a key role in balancing community impact with financial sustainability, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer experience. We welcome applications from motivated, proactive individuals who take pride in the detail, can work independently, and are enthusiastic about contributing to a small, dynamic and collaborative team with the shared purpose of building stronger communities Job Description Key Responsibilities • Support, develop and deliver a fantastic customer experience, • Oversee the management, maintenance, and safe use of all equipment and facilities, • Lead, inspire, and support the instructional team, setting high standards through visible, hands-on leadership, • Collaborate with the core team on the planning and delivery of the annual activity programme across all the business areas, • Develop, review, and maintain activity risk assessments and operating procedures, • Ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards including AALA requirements, • Support development & delivery of creative and impactful youth programmes, including wellbeing, employability, and alternative education initiatives, • Maintain strong oversight across scheduling, systems, and communication platforms Skills, Experience and Qualifications Essential • Proven experience in delivering and managing outdoor or activity-based programmes, • Experience delivering progressive Kayak, Canoe and SUP sessions on sheltered water, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a team, • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail, • Ability to balance operational delivery with strategic planning, • Strong understanding of health & safety in an outdoor activity environment, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • NGB Paddlesport Qualifications, • Experience in the use of Microsoft Office 365 and other programmes Qualifications • BC Paddlesport Instructor (Or equivalent), • BC White Water Leader (assessed), with experience delivering on artificial courses and/or natural rivers or, a higher level of qualification, • BC Coach Award (any discipline), • BC White Water Safety & Rescue Training (WWSR), • 16 Hour Outdoor First Aid Qualification, • Safeguarding / Child Protection Desirable • Degree or further education in a relevant discipline, • Experience in a multi-activity or watersports centre, • Knowledge of AALA licensing and compliance, • Experience working with young people and community programmes, • Understanding of the third sector or social enterprise, • Experience using evaluation and impact data, • Land based activities – Archery, Bushcraft, Team Building, • Full Driving Licence, • D1+E Licence, • Leadership and coaching, youthwork qualifications or other relevant experience Our Values The successful candidate will actively embody and promote Pinkston Watersports’ values: • We value the inherent rights of every child - in all that we do is within the UNCRC framework and in our safeguarding practices, • We value Fun – Enjoyment is central to everything we do, • We value Blue & Green Spaces – Supporting health and wellbeing through outdoor environments, • We value Learning through Challenge & Reflection, • We value Community Strength – Building connections and opportunity, • We value Safe Practice – Safety underpins every experience, • We value Good Stewardship – Responsible use of our resources, • We value Water Safety Training and Competitive Sport Additional Information This role reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of Pinkston Watersports. As a small, ambitious, and busy centre, responsibilities will naturally develop over time. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute flexibly, respond positively to new challenges, and play an active role in shaping how we grow and improve. We are looking for someone who combines energy, attention to detail, and strong leadership presence, a self-starter who takes ownership of their work and manages their time effectively. You will be equally comfortable planning ahead and responding to the immediate needs of the day, stepping in wherever required to ensure the smooth running of the centre. A willingness to get stuck in, supporting others, and lead by example is essential. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. The right person will take pride in delivering exceptional experiences while helping to shape the future of Pinkston, bringing a positive, proactive approach to both people and programmes. If you’re passionate about people, community, and purposeful work, we’d love to hear from you. Reports to Centre Manager. Application Notes Please see the full Job Description, for further information and application information is available on our website. Research shows that many talented individuals may hesitate to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every single criterion. At Pinkston Watersports, we value diverse experiences and perspectives. If you are interested in this role and believe you have much to contribute, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. Please tell us what makes you the ideal candidate. Corporate Responsibility • Always Promote Pinkston Watersports positively and professionally, • Deliver excellent customer service and uphold strong professional standards, • Commit to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding in all areas of work Pinkston is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding principles. We expect our staff to share our commitment. An offer of employment is subject to PVG and 2 satisfactory references.

Food & Beverage Manager - Glasgow Salary: £36,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week 5 days over 7 Interviews: Immediate interviews available An Exceptional Opportunity in Luxury Hospitality We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Food & Beverage Manager to lead a prestigious Champagne Bar and premium dining offer within H Beauty, Glasgow. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a high-end hospitality operation, delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving commercial performance in a sophisticated luxury retail environment. With a beautifully designed 46-cover restaurant and champagne bar, this role requires a passionate hospitality professional who thrives on delivering outstanding service standards, developing high-performing teams, and maximising profitability. The Role As Food & Beverage Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and commercial success of the venue, including: • Full ownership of the venue's Profit & Loss account, • Driving revenue growth and achieving financial targets, • Leading, coaching, and developing the front-of-house team, • Delivering exceptional guest experiences and luxury service standards, • Managing labour costs, stock control, and operational efficiencies<...

We are delighted to be opening Harrys Glasgow later this year. Harrys is where rustic charm meets culinary excellence, set amongst rich, dark wood interiors and inspired by the warmth of traditional Italian hospitality. Our restaurants are a celebration of authentic Italian flavours, exceptional service and memorable guest experiences, creating an atmosphere that captures the timeless elegance and energy of Italy. We are now looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead our team from the very beginning. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the restaurant, build and inspire a high-performing team, and establish a destination venue known for outstanding hospitality, operational excellence and commercial success. As General Manager, you will lead from the front, driving performance through exceptional guest experiences, strong financial results and a people-first leadership approach. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider support teams, you will play a pivotal role in establishing a best-in-class operation and bringing the Harrys experience to life in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces accountability, and is committed to excellence in every aspect of the guest and team experience. Benefits & rewards:

Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM UK & Ireland's Infrastructure segment is seeking a Planning Administrator. With a foundational understanding of construction programme planning and good experience in Enterprise Primavera P6 the role focuses on validating programme inputs, maintaining version control, and producing essential planning reports and dashboards. Working closely with planners and wider teams, the Planning Administrator ensures data accuracy, supports governance and audit requirements, and assists with continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning processes, procedures and reporting efficiency. The role also contributes to planning community activities, helping organise events / trainings, distribute materials, and maintain consistent communication across the planning function. Making Possible Planning Administrator responsibilities include: Ensure the system is set up correctly, runs efficiently, and provides reliable data for project teams Play a key part in supporting the smooth running of planning systems and enabling informed decision-making The role will not replace planner responsibility for programme development or contractual submissions Maintain and update the programme databases in Loadspring acting as primary owner and managing the programme register in alignment with planning procedures Manage permissions for access to the P6 database Attend meetings with software and systems providers to monitor systems upgrades to avoid disruption and to escalate ongoing issues Clean and coordinate programme uploads into database from users to ensure completeness and correct formatting before they enter the master database. Ensure programme data quality, identifying inconsistencies, ensuring proper naming conventions, and maintaining consistency across all projects within frameworks. Produce planning reports and dashboards, including look-aheads, summaries, KPI reports and support with structured data feeds for Power BI. Support programme audits and governance, ensuring all programmes in the database comply with planning procedures and contract requirements. Act as a central coordination point for planning department, programme queries, database access, version control, and guiding stakeholders to accurate programme information. Support continuous improvement by identifying data issues and contributing to templates, automation enhancements, best-practice documents, and training support. Coordinate planning community events, managing logistics, content preparation, communication, and feedback for meetings, workshops, training sessions and on/off boarding. Monthly planners / Fortnightly Lead planners meetings, Lunch-and-learn sessions, Best-practice or lessons-learned workshops, System or tool training sessions, coordinate logistics such as venue/room bookings, Teams invites, attendee lists, and materials distribution/follow-ups. Collect feedback from attendees and help identify future topics for competency building. Support the Sector Planning Manager in maintaining an active, informed planning community and delivering broader administrative support. What do you bring to the role? Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Planning Engineer. Must have at least 3 years P6 experience with strong data mindset Relevant experience in the successful scheduling of engineering projects. Strong communications skills, able to explain planning and scheduling matters to non-planning personnel Experience in running and maintaining a Primavera P6 database and be able to coach others in operating the database Preferred Experience: Competent in the use of various planning software including P6 and MS Project Experience within a collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment Experience in automating P6 to excel reporting workflows Experience in presenting planning data in PowerBi Experience in producing detailed reports using the P6 report wizard Experience in organising engaging forums, seminars and workshops Whats in it for you? Competitive salary A wide range of family-friendly policies Company car/car allowance/travel allowance 8 % matched pension contributions Private healthcare Life assurance 26 days holiday 2 wellbeing days 1 volunteering day Personal and professional developmentc272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0