Edinburgh Guarantee Jobs Board

Employer:

Museums & Galleries Edinburgh is a vibrant, citywide service with multiple venues including the City Art Centre and the Museum of Edinburgh. The service is committed to inclusion, wellbeing, and community participation, making culture more accessible to all.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals from underrepresented or marginalised communities, including those with lived experience of racism, migration, or social exclusion. You do not need a university degree to apply. It is open to applicants from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds. 

We encourage you to apply if you:

Are from a BME background and want to bring fresh perspective to the heritage sector

Have lived experience of inequality or barriers to cultural participation

Don’t have a formal museum background but have the passion and commitment to learn

Environment:

You will be based in Edinburgh (City Art Centre, Museum of Edinburgh, community venues, and remote) and take part in an exciting 14-month opportunity with Museums & Galleries Edinburgh. This offers you a unique chance to develop your leadership skills, gain hands-on experience, and shape inclusive cultural experiences across the city.

What might a day in this role look like?

As a Trainee, you will:

Work closely with the Outreach and Access Managers on a wide range of community-based projects

Help deliver engagement sessions and develop learning materials

Build relationships with diverse communities across Edinburgh

Shadow museum staff and progress toward independently leading projects and events

Gain insight into visitor services, museum operations, and collections work

Work flexibly across venues, in communities, and occasionally from home

What will I learn?

You will take part in a 14-month paid placement with the City of Edinburgh Council’s museum service

Gain a SVQ Level 3 in Museums & Galleries Practice

Practical experience in community engagement, learning delivery, visitor services, and collections care

Personal development in leadership, communication, and project delivery

Opportunities to lead and design community engagement sessions and cultural outreach projects

What qualifications/skills are required?

This role is ideal for someone who:

Has 2–3 years of work experience (any field)

Is enthusiastic about museums, learning, and inclusive heritage

Wants to grow as a cultural leader and gain new skills

Has strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Is comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Is open to learning, feedback, and adapting to diverse audiences

You might also have:

Experience working with youth groups, schools, or equalities organisations

Interest in decolonising museums or improving cultural access

Experience in community consultation, evaluation, or engagement

Confidence in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams) and a willingness to learn new tools

Apply now