Cleaner

National Library of Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated cleaner to maintain the cleanliness and presentation of public areas and back of house spaces. This permanent, full-time job offers a salary of £23,944, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 05:30 to 13:00. Candidates should have at least six months of experience and a strong ability to work both in a team and independently. The role comes with training opportunities, a Civil Service Pension Scheme, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Family Friendly

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing

Discounts and Free Entry

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• At least six months of experience in a cleaning or similar role.
• Excellent teamwork and the ability to work well with others and on your own.
• Enjoy physical activity and be an early morning person.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness and presentation of public areas and back of house spaces.
• Operating cleaning equipment and performing tasks that may require bending, lifting, and occasional use of ladders.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical activity

Job description

Overview

Salary: £23,944 | Location: Edinburgh

This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT. The vacancy is 35 hours per week, with a working pattern Monday to Friday 05:30 to 13:00 (includes 30 minutes unpaid lunch). Location options include Edinburgh (George IV Bridge, Causewayside or Lawnmarket buildings).

The National Library of Scotland preserves the memory of the nation and offers a range of training, development opportunities and a generous benefits package. The role is hands on and includes cleaning duties in public areas and back of house spaces.

Responsibilities

Your duties include:

• Maintaining cleanliness and presentation of public areas and back of house spaces.
• Operating cleaning equipment and performing tasks that may require bending, lifting, and occasional use of ladders.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least six months of experience in a cleaning or similar role.
• Excellent teamwork and the ability to work well with others and on your own.
• Enjoy physical activity and be an early morning person.

What We Can Offer You

You will be working for one of Scotland’s premier cultural institutions, a library with extensive collections. We will provide training and development opportunities, generous annual leave, and a Civil Service Pension Scheme. You will join a team of great colleagues and have access to wellbeing benefits and discounts.

Application Details

Closing date for applications: 18 February 2026. Interviews will be held on 4 and 5 March 2026 at our Lawnmarket building. The successful candidate will be subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland security clearance. The full job description can be seen at the bottom of this page.

The National Library of Scotland

The National Library of Scotland preserves the memory of the nation with collections spanning the centuries, including books, manuscripts, archives, websites, maps, music, moving image and sound. We support education, research, business and innovation and work to make our collections accessible to all. The library is a place for inspiration, exploration and enjoyment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We have around 320 staff working to welcome visitors, plan events and exhibitions, and care for our collections and people.

Benefits

• Flexible Working
• Family Friendly
• Civil Service Pension Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing
• Discounts and Free Entry
• Generous Annual Leave

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