Art Handling Technician

Full-time (30 hours) and Fixed Term (from April 2026 to 31 March 2027)

Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum

Plus generous benefits package

We have an opportunity for a two experienced Art Handling Technician to be part of our 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 National Galleries of Scotland, 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.

• from 25 May 2026 to 19 June 2026
• from 06 July 2026 to 07 August 2026
• from 26 October 2026 to 13 November 2026

Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 02 March 2026.

• Traditional Arts
• Visual Arts
• Cultural Tourism