Collections Assistant Job in Scottish Fisheries Museum

Collections Assistant

Anstruther, SCT, GB, United Kingdom

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Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Collections Assistant to join our team. Working with our Recognised Collection, the post-holder will contribute to all aspects of collections management, care and interpretation, ensuring that the Scottish Fisheries Museum continues to meet the highest standards in these fields.

Main responsibilities will include:

- collections management

- collections research and understanding

- access and audience development

This is a part-time (30 hours/4 days per week), 1-year fixed-term, role and is 25% funded by Museum Galleries Scotland, Museum Futures.

If you are looking for a collections-based role, requiring a high level of accuracy and the ability to switch between varied tasks, see the full role description on the Scottish Fisheries Museum website: https://www.scotfishmuseum.org/blog/post.php?s=2026-01-15-vacancy-collections-assistant

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to:

Linda Fitzpatrick, Head Curator, Scottish Fisheries Museum (linda@scotfishmuseum.org)

by

11.59pm

Monday

16th February 2026

.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 12.93 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime Sick pay
Experience:

museum: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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