Advertised from 6 June 2025

Role

Ahoy - If you’re passionate about heritage, skilled in fundraising, and eager to make a genuine difference to an irreplaceable maritime treasure, this new role could be just the right opportunity for you. 

Launched in 1824, HMS Unicorn is the third oldest ship in the world still afloat and Scotland's only surviving wooden warship. Now an Accredited Museum in Dundee's City Quay, visitors can explore four decks that offer a unique glimpse into 19th century naval life.

A Huge Ambition

The Unicorn Preservation Society (UPS) has recently secured nearly £1 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to advance Project Safe Haven – its ambitious conservation initiative to relocate HMS Unicorn to Dundee's East Graving Dock. This critical move will ensure the long-term preservation of this irreplaceable maritime treasure while creating a purpose-built visitor centre that will transform Dundee's historic waterfront and enhance community engagement.

Fundraising activities will include: 

• Supporting donor research, approaches and applications, reporting and relationship management across trusts, foundations and statutory sources 
• Developing and growing individual giving programmes, including regular giving and one-off donations 
• Developing and maintaining the membership scheme, ensuring excellent stewardship and value

Application notes

This search is being conducted exclusively for the Unicorn Preservation Society by Caithness Consulting.

We pride ourselves on our candidate-centred approach and welcome initial discussions with potential candidates before deciding to apply.

Should you wish to do so, please contact Eilish McDowell on eilish@caithnessconsulting.co.uk or on 07720249200 to arrange a suitable time.

Alternatively, you can apply directly and access the full job/person specification, and candidate brief from the “Vacancies” section on our website https://bit.ly/3SYOHsN

Closing Friday 20th June 2025

Interviews Friday 27th June 2025