Fair Work First Statement

Linlithgow Heritage Trust is committed to the Scottish Government's Fair Work First principles and to providing a fair, inclusive and supportive working environment.

Linlithgow Heritage Trust is committed to paying all employees at least the Real Living Wage and recognises that fair work is fundamental to the wellbeing of our staff and to the sustainable development of Linlithgow Museum.

We are committed to embedding Fair Work First in our employment practices through:

  • Payment of the Real Living Wage – We are committed to paying all employees at least the Real Living Wage.

  • Effective Voice – We encourage open and constructive communication and provide opportunities for staff to raise ideas, concerns and suggestions and to contribute to decisions that affect their work. This includes regular one-to-one meetings and direct engagement with line management and Trustees.

  • Workforce Development – We support appropriate training, learning and professional development, taking account of both organisational priorities and individual development needs.

  • Appropriate Contracts – We provide fair employment contracts and do not make inappropriate use of zero-hours contracts.

  • Workplace Equality – We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to addressing workplace inequalities. Recruitment and employment decisions are made fairly and transparently, and everyone is entitled to work free from discrimination, bullying, harassment and victimisation.

  • Flexible and Family-Friendly Working – We recognise the importance of wellbeing and work-life balance and support access to flexible and family-friendly working practices from the first day of employment, wherever these are compatible with the needs of the organisation and the role.

  • Opposing Fire and Rehire – Linlithgow Heritage Trust does not support the use of fire-and-rehire practices as a means of changing employees' terms and conditions.

We will continue to review our employment practices and work with our staff to ensure that Fair Work principles remain embedded in the way Linlithgow Heritage Trust operates.