14693 - Heritage Collections Digitisation Photographer


Company:	The University of Edinburgh
Salary:	£29,588 to £33,951 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH8 9LJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

Grade UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum pro rata

Library & University Collections / Digital Library

Part Time: 31.5 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent) contract

The Opportunity:

Your next step starts here. Be part of something bigger.

With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.

As a Heritage Collections Digitisation Photographer, you will be responsible for the high-quality digitisation of the library’s heritage collections, using a range of photographic equipment including medium format cameras to create images for preservation and access. This work directly supports our strategic objective to increase access to and use of our world-class collections in teaching, learning and research.

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

Professional development and subject matter expertise

Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience

Excellent benefits and support

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