Careers at Culture Perth and Kinross

On this page you’ll find details of current employment opportunities with Culture Perth and Kinross. This could be a job in one of our museums or galleries, a role in a community library or perhaps working behind the scenes supporting staff across the organisation.

Culture Perth and Kinross is a Living Wage Employer.

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Pilgrim Trust / Icon Conservation Intern

The internship is due to take place from June to August 2025.

Culture Perth and Kinross are recruiting for a Conservation Intern. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to work with the nationally significant art collection in Perth and who wants to undertake further studies or begin a career in conservation or a future role in art galleries and museums.

The intern will be based at Perth Art Gallery and at the Kelvin Centre for Conservation and Cultural Heritage Research at the University of Glasgow for 3 months, working alongside the Culture Perth & Kinross Conservation Officer and specialists in technical imaging and fine art conservation from the University of Glasgow.

A tax-free bursary of £4,875 is available, which includes the cost of travel between Perth and Glasgow.

We are committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups, and we welcome applications from people of all abilities and currently under-represented groups.

If you have any difficulties or questions, please email [email protected]

Closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Please note interviews will take place on 8 May 2025

This position has been funded by the Pilgrim Trust and is supported by The Institute of Conservation (ICON).

Library Assistant, Strathearn Community Campus Library – Crieff (2 posts)

Culture Perth and Kinross are recruiting for a Library Assistant at Strathearn Community Campus Library. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about libraries, customer service, reading, literacy, and community.

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic individual who will bring their great personality to a fast-changing environment to deliver excellent service to both the community and Crieff High School.

Post 1

The hours of work would be every Wednesday and Friday as well as alternate Saturday mornings. This is a permanent position working 15.5 hours per week.

Post 2

The hours of work would be every Tuesday and Thursday as well as alternate Saturday mornings. This is a permanent position working 16 hours per week.

If you have any difficulties or questions, please email [email protected]

Please state clearly on your application if you wish to be considered for both posts as a 31.5 hour contract.

Closing date for applications is 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Please note interviews will take place week commencing 12 May 2025

Library Assistant, Auchterarder Library

Culture Perth and Kinross are recruiting for a Library Assistant at Auchterarder Library. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about libraries, customer service, reading, literacy, and community.

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic individual who will bring their great personality to a fast-changing environment to deliver an excellent service. The hours of work would be every Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning, Thursday afternoon, and alternate Saturday mornings. This is a permanent position working 11 hours per week.

If you have any difficulties or questions, please email [email protected]

Closing date for applications is 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Please note interviews will take place week commencing 12 May 2025

Culture Perth & Kinross Trustee

Culture Perth and Kinross is a registered charity operated as a company limited by guarantee. The Board of Directors of the company are also Trustees of the charity. To support the continued development of our organisation and our Board we are recruiting for new Trustees.

We are particularly keen to recruit individuals who have experience in one of the following key areas:

  • Finance and accounting in either the public, private or charitable sector
  • Commercial development and/or Fundraising
  • Law/Governance, and particularly for this charity and public sector governance and the inter-relationship between Culture Perth and Kinross and Perth and Kinross Council
  • Cultural services such as Museums, Libraries and Events
  • Digital technologies and their application in cultural settings and business transformation; this could be in areas of events and installations, interpretation, software and supporting systems, CRM, conservation, or in-gallery/display interactives

The Board is also keen to recruit those with strong local connections, whether in the above specific roles or those having a more general involvement in the cultural and/or business life of the area.

Expressions of Interest should be received by 12pm Monday 5 May 2025

Further information is contained in our Trustee Recruitment Pack.