VacancyTitle: Board Support and Compliance Officer (28 hours per week)

We are seeking a Board Support and Compliance Officer to deliver top quality executive support to the Board and Committees, to act as the primary point of contact with the Library’s Board, to undertake all the Board related administration and to manage the demands of the complex compliance environment for the organisation. This is an exacting, intense and varied role where the right candidate will focus on first class delivery of Board support and the monitoring and management of the Library’s regulatory responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in Board support and governance. This is a crucial, highly demanding role which requires excellent organisational skills, diplomacy and professionalism. You will report to the National Librarian and Chief Executive and provide support in relation to all Board and Governance matters.

You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a proven track record of high-level minute taking. You will be able to multitask and meet set deadlines. Strong organisational skills, excellent interpersonal and project management skills are also essential, and it would be advantageous if experience had previously been gained within a cultural, educational or charity setting.

The Library’s plans for the coming years are ambitious. We need a Board Support and Compliance Officer who can contribute to that future with enthusiasm and skill.

If you are successful, you will be working for one of Scotland’s premier cultural institutions, a library that holds the nation’s memory in its vast collections. You’ll have the opportunity to work flexibly, where the service allows, and we’ll provide you with training and development opportunities. We have generous annual leave and offer a pension scheme. And of course, you’ll join a team of great colleagues.

You can contact amina.shah@nls.uk if you have any questions about the post. The closing date for applications is 20th May 2026. Interviews will be held on 10th June 2026. The full job description can be found below.

The National Library of Scotland preserves the memory of the nation with collections that span the centuries, from the earliest times to the digital age. Our collections document the influence of Scots at home and abroad, while reflecting the ideas and cultures of the world. They cover all aspects of human endeavour in multiple formats, including books, manuscripts, archives, websites, maps, music, moving image and sound.

We support education, research, business and innovation and our work enhances the reputation of Scotland as a country with a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant future. We are committed to providing easy access to our physical and digital collections and delivering services that are open and available to all. It is a place for inspiration, exploration and enjoyment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

There are around 320 of us working at the Library who all contribute in different ways, whether welcoming our visitors, planning our events and exhibitions, developing and caring for our collections or looking after our buildings and people.