Grade UE06: £34,610 – £39,906 per annum
Information Services / Heritage Collections (Library & University Collections)
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended (permanent) contract
Take your next step. Be part of a vibrant heritage collections environment at the University of Edinburgh.
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms. Here you can take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing.
The Opportunity
As Collections Registrar you will provide the registrarial activity and expertise for the University’s Heritage Collections, a large, complex and significant collection of art, musical instruments, rare books, archives and manuscripts. Your work will underpin research, teaching, display and academic and community engagement including managing inward and outward loans and supporting acquisition and collections transit, both procedure and process.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Knowledge of cultural heritage collections processes and procedures, including sector standards, guidelines and legislation.
- Experience of loans management.
- Practical experience of collections management system(s) and related software.
- Enthusiasm, initiative, motivation.
People are at the heart of our collections and the activity we support with our collections. We are looking for people with drive and determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome.
The Collections Registrar role is within the Conservation and Collections Management (C&CM) team in Heritage Collections. C&CM is a multi-sector team of professional and para-professional staff drawn from archives, museums and library sectors. The team works together to provide the interventive treatment, stewardship and sector compliance necessary to ensure the long-term preservation of, and access to, the University’s rare/unique collections.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle including a supportive and welcoming work environment, opportunities for responsibility, autonomy and sector engagement, and interesting work.
This post is full-time, 35 hours per week, however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns.
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Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
For further information please contact Ruth Honeybone, Conservation and Collections Manager, at ruth.honeybone@ed.ac.uk.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
A competitive salary.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits pageand use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 7th August 2026.
Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.
We anticipate interviews will take place during the week commencing 17 August 2026.
Collections Registrar in Edinburgh employer: University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises equality, diversity, and inclusion. With over 400 years of history, it provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive community of more than 17,000 staff and 50,000 students. As a leading research-intensive university, it empowers its employees to drive organisational transformation and innovate in a dynamic environment, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
