This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
The working pattern is Monday to Thursday 3 hours 48 mins (06:00am start time) at Lawnmarket and Saturday 7 hours 36 mins (07:00am start time) at George IV Bridge.
Our cleaning staff ensure the cleanliness and housekeeping of our public and back of house spaces. This role involves bending, lifting, using cleaning equipment and working from ladders. You will have a minimum of 6 months working in a cleaning or similar role.
You would be a great fit for this job if you:
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.
The full job description can be found at the bottom of this page.
You can contact Gregor Holmes (g.holmes@nls.uk) our Cleaning Team Leader if you have any questions about the post. Interviews will be held the week commencing 7 April 2025 at our Lawnmarket Building.
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 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
For more benefit information see our staff benefits website page.
For more information on applying see our application process website page.
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