Visitor Services

Part-time 2 days (14 hours)
Fixed-term to 08 September 2027
(Maternity cover job share)
Salary £37,614 – £41,138 per annum pro rata
Plus generous benefits package
On site

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our enthusiastic and dedicated Learning and Engagement team to support our family and early years programme. If you have proven experience of developing and coordinating programmes for families with excellent communication and organisational skills, we want to hear from you.

The families and early years programme aims to connect families with art and creativity through artist-led workshops and resources to help guide family visits as well as working with partners and external organisations. Our partnership work focuses on breaking down barriers to engage with the Galleries. It includes working with organisations who provide opportunities for families experiencing disadvantage and inequality.

You will also have previous experience of working with families, ideally in galleries or museums, and have a creative and practical approach to learning and engagement programmes. You’ll work alongside the Families Learning Coordinator (job share) and be part of a close-knit team in which mutual respect and excellent communication skills are essential.

The difference you’ll make
As the Families Learning Coordinator, you will deliver key strands of the family programme. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Learning and Engagement you will:

-Coordinate and deliver our monthly Art Stomps, Art Baby Connects (ABC) and offsite Creative Clinic programme at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.
-Co-deliver the six-week summer family programme in July and August as well as the other holiday programmes in October, February and Easter.
-Monitor and manage our resources including trails, art trolley and learning spaces.  
-Undertake administration relating to the post, including collating feedback, statistics, budgets, purchase orders, diary management and website updates.

Who we are looking for
To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:

-Experience of delivering creative learning opportunities for families and early years including those with specific access requirements.
-Experience of welcoming and engaging with families.
-Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 
-Budget management experience.
-Effective organisational skills and ability to prioritise work. 
-Ability to work on own initiative and solve problems as well as working collaboratively.
-Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holiday periods, as learning programmes require.

It would also be great if you have:
-A broad-ranging knowledge of the National Galleries of Scotland’s collections.
-Experience of working with artists.

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

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 09 November 2026.

We are looking for actors and actresses to deliver Historical/Cultural/Haunted 1700s Underground/Graveyard Walking Tours in Edinburgh’s Old Town.

A flair for Drama interspersed with humour is essential, along with clear spoken English. Must reside in Edinburgh or be able to travel for 9:45 am starts and 11:15 pm finishes. Earnings from £35 for 60-minute tours, £40 for 75 to 90-minute tours, plus tips, along with flexible hours. Shifts are 3 to 4 tours over durations of 5.5 to 7.5 hours depending.

Must be able to work during evenings, weekends, public holidays, Halloween, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, etc.

Please email in your C.V., both Acting and Academic as well as any references to info@auldreekietours.com.

Our guided walking tours cover Old Town, Greyfriars Cemetery, and our infamous haunted vaults dating back to 1700s that feature a Wiccan Temple, legendary Haunted Vault, Medieval Torture Exhibition.