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VacancyTitle: Collection Support Service Assistant
National Library of Scotland —Edinburgh
- £29,754 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
1d
Information & Support Assistant (EdHelp)
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Customer service
- University
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3h
Information and Support Student Assistant (EdHelp)
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Part-time
- Customer service
- University
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d

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VacancyTitle: Collection Support Service Assistant

National Library of Scotland -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£29,754 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Communication skills

Full job description

Salary £29,754
Location Edinburgh

This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

We are seeking a Collection Support Service Assistant to join our team, contributing to our commitment to care for and provide access to library collections. This is a varied role where the right candidate will focus on delivering excellent customer service along with preserving these collections for future generations.

The ideal candidate will have a conscientious, enthusiastic approach to their work. You will also be able to work accurately under pressure and take an innovative approach to problem solving. Dealing with colleagues and other departments requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.

You will be able to multi-task and meet set deadlines, both individually and as part of a team. The post involves a great deal of walking, along with manual handling and working at height with use of step ladders so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

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. You’ll have the opportunity to work flexibly, where the service allows, and 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.

The full job description can be found at the bottom of this page.

You can contact Tam Walker ([email protected]) or Roslyn Hall ([email protected]) our Collection Support Services Team Leaders, if you have any questions about the post. Interviews will be held on 05 August 2026.

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

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Health and Wellbeing

Discounts and Free Entry

Generous Annual Leave

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