Preservation Assistant

The Preservation Assistant is a part time role, 21 hours per week and is based at Sighthill.


In this hands-on role, you will work as part of the Preservation Team to design and create bespoke boxes and folders that help protect the Library's collections during storage, transport and use. Your work will play an important part in preserving valuable collections for future generations. This practical position is based at our unit in Sighthill, west Edinburgh, with opportunities to work at other Library sites across the city.


We welcome applications from people who enjoy practical, craft-based work and have good manual dexterity. Whether you have experience in manufacturing, arts and crafts, or simply enjoy making things and working with your hands, we would be keen to hear from you. If you take pride in producing high-quality work, have a keen eye for detail, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.


The closing date for applications is 11 August 2026. Interviews will be held on 19 August 2026 at Sighthill.

Please visit our recruitment website for more information and to submit your application.

Museum Website: https://nls.current-vacancies.com/Careers/nls-vacancies-3310