Job Description

Salary

18,544

Location

Edinburgh

This is a permanent

,

part time vacancy that will close in 18 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy
21 hours per week


Core working days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday



What we are looking for -


We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Learning Coordinator to support and deliver the learning and engagement programme at the National Library of Scotland. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with learners within a cultural heritage setting, with a particular passion for working with schools and families. You'll be a team player, whilst also being able to work independently under your own initiative. As a multi-tasker, you will be required to perform a range of duties from creative planning to hands-on delivery, administration to evaluation. This role is crucial to the effective delivery of the Library's learning programme.



What we can offer you -


If you are successful, you will be working for one of Scotland's premier cultural institutions, a library that holds the nation's memory in its vast collections. We'll provide you with training and development opportunities. We have generous annual leave and offer a pension scheme. And of course, you'll join a team of great colleagues.



You can contact Martha Burns Findlay (m.findlay@nls.uk) if you have any questions about the post. The full job description can be found at the bottom of the page.



We encourage applications from people who belong to marginalised communities particularly people of colour, those from a working-class background, disabled and LGBTQ+ people.



The closing date for applications is Sunday 18 January 2026. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Thursday 29 January.

The National Library of Scotland

The National Library of Scotland preserves the memory of the nation with collections that span the centuries, from the earliest times to the digital age. Our collections document the influence of Scots at home and abroad, while reflecting the ideas and cultures of the world. They cover all aspects of human endeavour in multiple formats, including books, manuscripts, archives, websites, maps, music, moving image and sound.



We support education, research, business and innovation and our work enhances the reputation of Scotland as a country with a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant future. We are committed to providing easy access to our physical and digital collections and delivering services that are open and available to all. It is a place for inspiration, exploration and enjoyment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.



There are around 320 of us working at the Library who all contribute in different ways, whether welcoming our visitors, planning our events and exhibitions, developing and caring for our collections or looking after our buildings and people.

The Benefits

Flexible Working

Family Friendly

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing

Discounts and Free Entry

Generous Annual Leave