Assistant Curator, Technology

Assistant Curator, Technology | Full time | 35 hours | 12 months fixed term

Salary
: £34,368 to £37,189 per annum

Hours
: 35 hours per week

Location
:
National Museum of Scotland | Hybrid

National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe with one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world.

As an organisation our values are Creative
, Inclusive
, Collaborative and Forward-thinking
.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate, honest, service-driven individuals to join our Science and Technology team.

• Annually alongside your salary, National Museums Scotland contributes 28.97% of thistowards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
• A generous annual leave of 28.5 days – rising to 33.5 after 5 years, plus an additional 8 paid days public holidays.
• Free access to national (and international) museums and exhibitions
• A range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
• Access to all the above and more from day one of employment.

Based at the National Museum of Scotland, with collections across all venues, this is a fixed-term full-time post for, for 12 months whilst the substantive post holder is covering a maternity leave post. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the Science & Technology Department, which is responsible for one of the most important collections of its kind in Europe.

The Technology Section is a dynamic team that cares for and interprets a wide range of engineering, industrial and domestic technologies; road, rail, sea and air transport collections; and communications technologies, from print and telegraph to television and mobile phones.

• Support the work of the Technology section, and the Science and Technology department, as required
• Provide subject-specific expert knowledge to assist with the curatorial management and development of the Technology collections to National Museums' standards
• Care for a broad range of collections using best practice, including in object handling, movement and cleaning
• Enable public access to the collections
• Respond to enquiries relating to a range of Technology topics, including but not limited to transport, communications, industry and engineering

• A relevant first degree is essential, a postgraduate qualification in Museum Studies, Heritage Management or equivalent is desirable
• Knowledge of, an interest in, or enthusiasm about a subject relevant to the Technology collections
• Knowledge of and commitment to best practice standards in collections management
• Proven experience in paid or unpaid work in museums or similar environment
• Experience of undertaking simple research, for dealing with museum objects, documentation or enquiries is desirable
• Some experience of dealing with public enquiries, visitors and volunteers is desirable

The closing date for this role is 06/09/2026 (6 September 2026). The Selection Event is likely to take place week beginning 21/09/2026 (21 September 2026).