Enterprise Officer at The Scottish Fisheries Museum Trust Ltd

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?

You could be the new Enterprise Officer at the Scottish Fisheries Museum.

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 it 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.

MAIN ACTIVITIES & 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 the following key sectors: The Fishing Industry and commercial fishing bodies, The Seafood Supply Chain (from ‘sea to plate’), Hospitality & Tourism sectors, Museums, Galleries, and other cultural attractions.
• Sponsorship Acquisition: Identify, approach, and secure Gallery Sponsorship and other corporate partnership opportunities. This includes 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.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience aligns with the essential skills and responsibilities to Michael Donald, Business Manager, Scottish Fisheries Museum (michael@scotfishmuseum.org) by 5pm on Sunday 2nd August 2026.

Selected applicants will be invited for interview on Thursday 20th August, time to be confirmed in advance in writing.

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.

The Scottish Fisheries Museum is a charity registered in Scotland (SCO06185)