In order to be considered for the Assistant Manager role, we ask that you can demonstrate in CV and Covering Letter the following: What you must have • Experience of managing relationships with businesses, stakeholders and public bodies and an understanding of the public sector environment in which we operate. • Proven experience of working on own initiative. • Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence and inspire others. • Good relationship building and networking skills • Digitally engaged with an understanding of the need to develop a strong profile and good personal reputation, achieved through consistently delivering high standards in this role. • Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills with the ability to create positive impact and the confidence to engage constructively in a public forum or large group. • Ability to prioritise work and manage input from multiple interests and different partners, with the motivation to work on your own initiative. • Good understanding of the tourism sector and of issues affecting businesses and stakeholders operating within the visitor economy. • Full UK Driving license and access to a vehicle. What we’d like you to have • VisitScotland actively promotes the Gaelic language and an interest in the language or possession of Gaelic language skills would be considered a desirable attribute in any prospective employee • Good understanding of government strategies, policy and local issues affecting tourism and tourism growth in Scotland. • Experience of dealing with media in a spokesperson role. VisitScotland is Scotland’s National Tourism Organisation, and we’re proud to promote the wealth of incredible features our country has to offer. Our aim is to benefit Scotland by growing its tourism industry and giving it a renowned presence in the global marketplace. We are looking to appoint a Destination Development Assistant Manager for the North Region. With the ability to understand a place-based approach, the strategic policy context and to appreciate local issues, this role will broaden and deepen our relationship with stakeholders – local authorities, public bodies, tourism and industry groups. The postholder will support, facilitate and sometimes lead activity that creates new opportunities to deliver destination development outcomes, with a particular focus on ‘place’. Maintaining a highly visible, professional and collaborative presence in the region is crucial in asserting VisitScotland’s positive reputation and the visitor economy as a force for good. For more information, please see the full job description (LinkedIn users will need to click "apply" to view JD and links below) Contract Type\: Permanent Salary Grade\: Grade E (£34,014 to £ 37,898) Date Posted\: 11 April 2025 Last Date for Submissions\: 27 April 2025 The regional focus of this role will be the North of Scotland therefore candidates should be based within this region. Ideally candidates would be based from VisitScotland's Inverness office however we will consider candidates based anywhere within the North of Scotland with the ability to travel throughout the region and Scotland as a whole, as and when required. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for the post. VisitScotland operates a hybrid working culture, partially office and partially home based. With family-friendly and flexible working policies, we offer an impressive range of benefits and professional development. We are an equal opportunities employer, and value diversity in all its forms. You can read more about working for us, our benefits and our culture by clicking here