Jobs

Part-time or Full-time
Fixed term from end of June to 13 November 2026
Salary £27,362 per annum pro rata (£14.98 per hour)
Plus generous benefits package
On-site

About the role

We are excited to be recruiting for a few part-time and full-time Gallery Attendants to join of our welcoming and dedicated team for part of our 2026 exhibition programme.

We’re looking for individuals who are friendly and approachable, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a diverse audience, adapting their style as needed. You’ll bring solid experience from visitor attractions, retail, hospitality, or other customer-facing roles. Your background will be in a front-of-house or customer service environment where clear communication, and delivering excellent service are essential. If you have a confident, personable manner and a genuine passion for creating a great visitor experience, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Gallery Attendant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every visitor has a welcoming, engaging and enjoyable visit while helping to safeguard our art. This is a highly visible, front-facing role where communication is at the heart of everything you do. You’ll enjoy engaging with the public and take pride in delivering consistently high standards of visitor care, representing the National Galleries of Scotland with professionalism at all times.

You’ll be expected to speak with confidence, approach visitors proactively, and respond to a wide range of questions with clarity and professionalism. You’ll regularly encounter unexpected situations — from answering complex visitor queries to responding calmly to incidents in the gallery. The ability to think on your feet and handle situations with tact and sound judgement is essential.

We have roles available working from a choice of 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days per week from the end of June until 13 November 2026.

Please note: Applicants must be available for the full duration of the contract period. These roles are not suitable for those seeking short-term summer employment.

Watch Moving Art | Working as a Gallery Attendant on YouTube for more insight into the role.

Application Deadline: Monday 27/04/2026