The National Galleries of Scotland employs more than 300 staff in a variety of roles. Visitors may be most familiar with those working in security and visitor services or retail. There are however many other positions such as curators, art handlers, and IT and marketing professionals.

All employees of the Galleries, regardless of their area of expertise, play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation and help us to maintain our reputation as one of the world’s leading cultural institutions.

All current vacancies are listed on this page. Notes for applicants are also available for further information. All candidates are asked to complete an application form and an equal opportunities monitoring form. All of these documents are available to download from this site.

Full applicant instructions are listed on the relevant job description.

If you are unable to download any of these documents, please contact the email address listed on the relevant job description for assistance.

Jobs

Exhibition Research Assistant (Part-Time, Fixed Term 10 months)

EXHIBITION RESEARCH ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)
FIXED TERM 10 MONTHS
PART-TIME (20 HOURS PER WEEK)

Salary: £11,555 - £12,775 per annum pro rata 
(Full-Time Equivalent: £21,377 – £23,634)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to assist the Director of the National Gallery of Scotland in preparation of an exhibition on the History of Golf in Scotland scheduled to tour in the United States in 2011-2012.

Proven research skills are essential, as are creativity and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of British art and experience of working in an arts environment would be highly advantageous.



Closing date: 10 September 2010