Job Description

Grade UE06: 34,610 - 39,906 per annum

ISG / Library & University Collections / Heritage Collections (Research and Curatorial)

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 2 years

This role is an important position within Lothian Health Services Archive (LHSA), helping us to make our collections accessible and discoverable for broad and diverse audiences in accordance with archival policies and procedures for the purposes of learning, research and public engagement.


You will have demonstrable knowledge and experience of working to international standards in archival cataloguing and collections care. You will also provide an excellent level of customer service in line with University of Edinburgh values in interactions with all stakeholders. Excellent communication, literacy and ICT skills are essential. You should also be able to demonstrate interest in, and an ability to learn about, heritage collections. This post offers significant potential for personal development as part of a supportive team working in one of the UK's most successful universities.


This post is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term for two years.


We are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.


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LHSA is an accredited archive within Heritage Collections. The post will be based in Edinburgh University Main Library though there will be the occasional need to work across other University and NHS Lothian sites.



As a valued member of our team, you can expect:


A competitive salary UE06, 34,610 - 39,906 per annum. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. Generous annual leave allowance of 40 days per year (inclusive of festive closure days) Highly competitive defined-benefit pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution A range of flexible working options to help prioritise work/life balance A day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activity Access to excellent online learning and a Staff Scholarship fund Varied staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives , support for staff wellbeing and more
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What the job involves:

Cataloguing of LHSA collections on ArchivesSpace according to priorities set by the LHSA Archivist. The retro-conversion of older finding aids and legacy data relating to LHSA collections. Label and/or re-house materials to improve collections identification and access according to internal guidance.

A bit about you:

Professional postgraduate archival qualification Experience of working in an archive, library or research environment Experience of archival cataloguing A sound understanding of data protection legislation and handling of sensitive personal information.

Application procedure:

We welcome informal enquiries about the role - to find out more please email Amy Cawood, LHSA Manager at amy.cawood@ed.ac.uk


To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 11 September 2025

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Interviews will be held in-person on Thursday the 16th of October.