Average Development Director salary in Edinburgh

Sales Director - Mediterranean & South American Markets Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) or London (Fully Remote)Salary: Competitive & Negotiable, depending on experience My client is a long-established, award-winning Destination Management Company (DMC) with offices in Ireland and Edinburgh, and a remote team in London.They are one of the leading inbound tourism specialists, offering B2B services across ad-hoc and special interest groups, FIT, luxury leisure, conferences, and events. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking an experienced and ambitious Sales Director to lead growth from the Mediterranean and South American markets. This is a senior commercial role suited to a driven professional with a deep understanding of inbound DMC operations and the Leisure Groups and FIT sectors for the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate will be multilingual (English, Spanish, and Italian) and have a strong track record in sales leadership, client development, and market strategy. Key Responsibilities as a Sales Director: Contribute to a three-year business development strategy and annual sales plan for Mediterranean and South American markets.Identify, qualify, and engage new high-value B2B clients to drive inbound group and FIT business.Lead on-the-ground sales efforts with Mediterranean and South American clients, both independently and alongside in-market representatives.Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations and proposals.Attend international trade shows, destination forums, and market trips.Manage and optimise use of the CRM system to track performance and opportunities.Provide market intelligence to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.Coordinate and manage the activities of the in-market Sales Representatives (Spain, Italy, and potentially South America).Meet and exceed defined KPI targets and contribute to the company's overall growth strategy. What They're Looking for From a Sales Director: Extensive experience in inbound DMC sales with proven success in client acquisition and relationship management.Strong commercial understanding of both Group and FIT travel markets.In-depth knowledge of the UK and Ireland as destinations.Mediterranean and/or South American market specialisation is essential.Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.Ability to work independently, travel internationally, and collaborate across teams. What They Offer: Progressive company culture with strong values and innovation focus.Multi award winning companyHybrid or remote working options (including up to 60 days of remote work abroad annually).Discretionary bonus scheme and flexible benefits.Learning & development opportunities - annual individual training budget.Paid day off on your birthday and an extra day during Christmas.Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing.Active Social and Green Teams with regular events and initiatives. If you are a results-driven, multilingual travel professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Click to apply or send your CV to or call Nichola on

Interim Finance Director - Capital Projects (12 months) ?? Scotland (hybrid)?? 12-month contract?? Start: ASAP I'm working with a business delivering a portfolio of major capital projects - and they're at a key point where finance leadership really matters. They're looking for an Interim Finance Director who can keep the day-to-day running smoothly while driving through a few big priorities: Managing investor relations - reporting, updates, and funding drawdowns Leading the year-end audit and keeping everything watertight Overseeing technology and automation rollouts to sharpen processes and insights Providing steady leadership to a capable finance team during a busy delivery phase This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit back and observe. It's for someone who likes to get into the detail, make things work better, and bring calm confidence to the table. You'll need Strong background as an Interim or Finance Director, ideally in a capital projects or infrastructure setting Solid technical grounding in accounting and audit Clear, credible communication skills with investors and senior stakeholders Experience improving systems and processes (and the judgement to know what's worth fixing now vs later) A balance of strategic perspective and hands-on delivery If you're available at short notice and like the idea of joining a team that's actually building things - not just talking about them - I'd love to hear from you. The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

Meraki Talent are supporting with the appointment of a permanent Head of Finance paying £80,000 plus a fantastic benefits package based in Edinburgh with hybrid working. The Opportunity This purpose-driven organisation is embarking on an exciting period of transformation and evolution. To support this journey, it seeks to appoint a Head of Finance who will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and driving continued growth and sustainability. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking leadership team at a defining stage in the organisation’s development.About The RoleAs Head of Finance, you will act as the Finance Director’s key deputy and be the clear number two within the function. Partnering closely with the Finance Director, you will help to deliver a modern, agile finance function that supports informed decision-making and organisational performance.The role will take a phased approach with stage one taking ownership of financial reporting, financial control and governance, before phase two embarks on providing commercial & strategic support. This role would particularly suit an ambitious finance professional with the appetite and potential to progress into a Finance Director position within the next five years. You will be joining a leadership team that values development, empowerment, and creating clear pathways for future succession.The key components of the role will include:Reporting to and deputising for the Finance DirectorPeople Leadership - hiring, training, development & mentorshipOwnership of financial reporting, financial control, governance, risk, compliance & taxationOwnership of several high value process & continuous improvement projects Supporting with commercial activities including strategic planning, financial planning, budgeting & forecastingWhy JoinPurposed-driven organisationValues focused leadership team£80,000 base salaryExcellent benefits package including generous pension & annual leaveHybrid & flexible working - 3 days a week onsiteWhat You'll BringWe are keen to engage with qualified Accountants that can demonstrate excellent financial management experience within a medium-large scale business. The ideal candidate profile would be:5 years + post qualifiedManaged teams of 3+, including qualified AccountantsStrong financial reporting & control experienceCommercial finance exposure would be advantageous but not essentialExceptional communication & stakeholder management skillsNext StepsPlease don’t hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this excellent permanent Head of Finance role.