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Closed CLOSING DATE: 07/08/2018

Shetland Amenity Trust

Tourism Development Coordinator

Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:: 07/08/2018
Region:: Shetland
Salary: £21,000
Length:: 12 months
Ref code: BVBJTIDSUA

Placement summary

Based in Lerwick, the Shetland Amenity Trust (SAT) safeguards, enhances and promotes Shetland's natural and cultural heritage and provides a wide range of services for the benefit of residents and visitors on the island.

Job description

Project Description

There is now a fantastic opportunity for a 12-month graduate placement to focus on maximising the benefits of Shetland as a tourist destination. Specific areas of focus will be the cruise ship market, Shetland’s Geopark and assist with an application for World Heritage status.

Placement Objectives

As above.

Role Description

Specific tasks of the placement will include:

Review of all Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) cruise ship data for recent years.
Liaise with LPA regarding shore side logistics, engage with agents and tour brokers.
Collaborate with Shetland Tourism Association, VisitScotland, Shetland Island Council and related organisations.
Develop a budget/financial plan with regards to the cruise passenger market.
Understand the requirements for obtaining green card status for the Geopark and develop an action plan for implementation.
Create a Geopark engagement plan and develop a full accreditation budget.
Develop a World Heritage Status award process map and budget plan.
Produce a fully populated project plan for the whole project with milestones, gateways, established and communicated.

For informal enquiries regarding this position please contact Mat Roberts on 01595 694688.

This position is part funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the European Regional Development Fund.

Qualifications

Minimum Degree level. Marketing and tourism subjects preferred but all subjects accepted provided the candidate has the required skills.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

Understanding of marketing and communications, relating to tourist and visitor attraction.
Project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently on own initiative, but also collaboratively as part of a wider team.
High level of IT literacy.
An enquiring and analytical mind.
Good problem-solving skills.
Experience working in a business environment.
Commitment to complete this 12-month placement.

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of financial planning and budgeting.
Experience working in a business environment.

Benefits

Company benefits

SAT staff are entitled to beneficial rates at Shetland Recreational Trust for use of sports, health and fitness facilities.

Upon successful completion of the project the graduate placement may result in permanent employment, should the candidate meet SAT’s needs, be a good fit with the core team and would like to develop his or her career in this field.

Placement benefits

An integral part of the ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme is the tailored 3-day residential graduate business skills training course. ScotGrad placements also offer a unique opportunity to connect with a network of graduates and ScotGrad alumni. All graduates appointed through the programme are encouraged to use ScotGrad’s networks to communicate with other ScotGrad participants, learn about any professional development opportunities, including any relevant networking events and build up a professional network.

Additional information

Location: Lerwick

Preferred start date: 01/09/2018