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Audience Development and Communications Offi cer
h e National h eatre of Scotland is looking for an Audience Development and Communications Oi cer to join its busy External Af airs team. Based in Glasgow, this is a newly-created post that covers a wide range of functions and the ideal candidate will be a highly organised individual who enjoys rising to a challenge and who can multi-task and manage priorities well. A full job pack including job description can be found on our website: www.nationaltheatrescotland.com To apply, please send us your CV and a covering letter telling us why you believe you are the right person for this job. Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and send it with your application. The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 14th July and weʼll be holding interviews in Glasgow on Wednesday the 30th July.
Second Chef Position
Stac Polly is an established city centre Scottish restaurant, with a long standing reputation for creating menus of exquisitely prepared fi ne dining cuisine. Menus change every few months using seasonal and locally sourced produce wherever possible. Main duties are preparation and presentation of starters and desserts, stand in for head chef in his absence during his day off, general other kitchen duties such as cleaning.
Five days per week, spilt shifts, salary negotiable
Must have relevant Food Hygiene and Safety certifi cates Please email your CV to bookings@stacpolly.com
For further information email or call Roger Coulthard on 0131 2205220 www.stacpolly.com
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Name Fraser Ralston Job title Mascot Coordinator
When did you start your job? January 2013. It was a bizarre beginning! Stepping off the train at Glasgow Central Station, nervous and unsure what to expect, I was suddenly greeted by a bubbly personality on a high chair armed with a red megaphone shamelessly attempting to recruit volunteers for the Commonwealth Games. The character - which was to become my dedicated passion for the next 18 months - pounced on me from out of nowhere. The tone was set for the mad adventures that were to follow. So what does your job actually involve? I’m essentially an event manager and agent to Clyde, the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Mascot. An average week sees me attending around 15 events across Scotland, including photo calls, film shoots, school visits, sponsor and corporate events and any other Glasgow 2014 events across the UK. I’m normally out the office 3 or 4 days a week and when I’m there I’m producing where Clyde goes next. On top of this, we also run school shows which we’ve performed 231 times to date across Scotland! It’s a brilliantly diverse role as it’s not just about coordinating, there’s great deal of creativity involved in bringing the brand to life.
Best / worst aspects? It’s all very positive to be honest. The best aspect is the thrill of spreading joy throughout the country. Clyde makes people smile, laugh and joke, breaking social barriers and uniting all with hilarity! Equally rewarding is interacting with children with learning disabilities who may not understand the concept of Clyde yet laugh uncontrollably in his company. He really makes a positive impact on everyone’s lives. Another top point for me is the free-reign I’m entrusted with creatively, which has allowed me to mould the program and help make Clyde as popular as he is today.
Looking back, what advice would you give to a young Fraser Ralston at the start of his career? The Commonwealth Games environment is intense and not for everyone. Looking back, I wouldn’t have changed a thing, nor would I want to give myself any advice. Thrown yourself into something new and learn how to do it later. And finally, what are you most looking forward to in 2014? I’m looking forward to delivering the Mascot program to a global audience of 2 billion people across 17 sports and 11 days of competition throughout Games Time. In addition, I’m currently delivering the Mascot program across the Queens Baton Relay and I’m really looking forward to it returning to Glasgow. That said, I’m a real traveller and, I’m looking forward to opportunities post games. I’m open to any event-driven opportunity, so who knows what will happen. I’m thinking another Games experience is definitely on the cards.