Student Museum Assistant, Digital & Information Services (LIB254S)

University Collections require part-time, temporary Student Museum Assistants to welcome visitors to the Zoology Museum over the school spring and summer holidays, and to ensure the safety and security of visitors and collections.

Job Description

The posts will be based in the Zoology Museum, Zoology building, Tillydrone Avenue.

Experience of effectively welcoming and assisting the public is essential. The candidate will be expected to provide a high standard of customer care, work as part of a team and be responsive to visitors.

The candidate will be working as sole gallery invigilator on shift, contacting managers or Security when required, so must be capable of working independently.

An interest in Zoology and the natural sciences and in the work of museums is essential. Prior experience of working or volunteering with children and families is desirable.

Instructions for applicants:

The role is only open to current University of Aberdeen students at the time of starting the contract.

This is a part-time, temporary role and cannot be extended beyond the dates advertised. Please apply if you are available to work over the following dates, which cover the Aberdeen City School spring and summer holidays for 2026:

Thu 27 March – Mon 10 April 2026

& Mon 5 May – Tue 5 May 2026

& Fri 3 July - Fri 14 August 2026

The role is 0.44 FTE (16.25 hours/week).

There are two posts being recruited: one to cover morning shifts Mon-Fri 09:50 – 13:05 hrs, and one to cover afternoon shifts Mon-Fri 12:50 – 16:05 hrs.

Please apply directly on the University of Aberdeen job site www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs using the instructions provided. Do not send applications through other job search platforms such as Jooble etc – we will not be able to review such applications.

Please attach a cover letter including your interest in the role and how you meet the person specifications as detailed in the job advert and Further Particulars.

The cover letter should specify which shifts you are available for (morning, afternoon or both).

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered for interview.

Please attach a recent CV.

Salary will be at the first point on Grade 2, £24,689 p.a. pro rata (hourly rate £13/hour).

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Jennifer Downes, Exhibitions and Public Programming Manager, e-mail: j.downes@abdn.ac.uk

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: LIB254S

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 15 February 2026

University Collections embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.