Families Learning Coordinator

National Galleries of Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh invites applications for a part-time Learning and Engagement role focused on families and early years. The role supports artist-led workshops and resources to guide family visits and deepen engagement with galleries.

The post requires proven experience with families, strong communication and organisational skills, and a collaborative approach within a close-knit team. On-site work applies, with a maternity-cover job share arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience of developing and coordinating programmes for families.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in galleries or museums preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support our families and early years programme.
• Collaborate with partners and external organisations.
• Work with the Families Learning Coordinator to deliver workshops.

Skills

Programme development for families

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Location Edinburgh Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rata plus generous benefits Application Deadline Monday, November 9, 2026

Job Summary

Part-time 2 days (14 hours)

Fixed-term to 08 September 2027

(Maternity cover job share)

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.

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Monday, 09 November2026.

At the National Galleries of Scotland we’re committed to embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the way we work. We want everyone to feel a sense of belonging and freedom to be themselves at work or at play with us. Take a look at our Equality, Inclusion and Diversity priorities and commitments for more information.

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