Cleaner

Role overview

National Museums Scotland is seeking a reliable and motivated Cleaner to join its Facilities Management team at the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street, Edinburgh. This is a part-time position for 25 hours per week, working from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on a 5-in-7 rota.

The organisation is recognised as one of Europe’s leading museum groups, with a large and varied collection spanning many disciplines. Its culture is guided by the values of being creative, inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking.

Compensation and working pattern

The annual salary for this role is £18,805, which works out to £14.41 per hour. The post is part-time and the number of holiday days and public holidays will be adjusted in line with contracted hours.

Working hours: 25 hours per week, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, 5 days out of 7.

About the team

Cleaner roles are a key part of keeping the museum welcoming for both visitors and colleagues. The team is responsible for maintaining clean, tidy, and presentable spaces across customer-facing and staff areas, helping create a strong sense of care and professionalism throughout the museum.

Key duties

• Perform a range of cleaning and housekeeping tasks across the museum site.
• Help maintain a positive and pleasant experience for visitors.
• Use cleaning machinery and equipment where needed.

What the organisation offers

• 28.5 days of annual leave, increasing to 33.5 days after 5 years of service, plus 8 paid public holidays; leave is pro-rated for part-time staff.
• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of salary into the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
• Complimentary entry to national and international museums and exhibitions.
• Access to wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to benefits from the first day of employment.

Candidate profile

• Good understanding of cleaning and hygiene methods and procedures.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.
• Previous practical cleaning experience in a relevant setting.
• Ability to work in line with standard operating procedures.

Additional information

Applicants are advised to review the relevant attachments available on the organisation’s careers portal for complete role details.