Art Handling Technician
Closing date 24 February 2025
National Galleries of Scotland have an opportunity for two experienced Art Handling Technicians to be part of their talented team installing exciting exhibitions. You must have proven skills and experience in the safe handling and movement of works of art within a museum or gallery environment.
You’ll work across all three of our stunning Galleries based in the heart of Edinburgh as well as our arts store at Granton Art Centre handling our incredible art.
The Art Movement Team works to national standards supporting complex national and international programming in the handling, packing, movement, installation, and location tracking of a wide variety of artworks, including those from our collection and those on loan to us.
In this role you will ensure the safe movement, transportation, and installation of all artworks within the NGS, including collections from and returns of artworks to lenders. You will also assist in maintaining the upkeep of the storage areas, exhibits, tools, and equipment.
In order to support our exhibition programme, you must be available and able to commit to working during the peak periods from 19 May 2025 to 25 July 2025 and from 03 November 2025 to 14 November 2025.
Full-time (35 hours per week) and Fixed Term
(from beginning of April 2025 to 31 March 2026)
Salary £28,707 – £29,961 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Monday, 24 February 2025.
Location: Edinburgh City
For further information, please contact [email protected] or visit https://www.nationalgalleries.org/careers