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National Library of Scotland

Staff benefits

Last updated
2 June 2025
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The Library strives to be a supportive working environment which offers training and development opportunities for everyone. We also have a range of networks and groups, run by and for our staff. These include our LGBT, Parents and Carers, Disability Advocacy, Sustainability and Health at Work groups.

Here is a list of policies and benefits we have for Library staff.

Work-life balance

Our policies and practices to support a healthy work-life balance.

  • 36.5 days of annual leave, including six days of public holidays, increasing to 41.5 days after five years of service.

  • The opportunity to 'buy' up to two weeks additional annual leave each year.

  • There may be the option to work on a hybrid basis between the workplace and home depending on the nature of the role.

  • We have a flexi-time system which offers flexibility in your working time.

  • Staff have the right to request flexible working, such as alternative working patterns.

  • Policies which support those with caring responsibilities, and when family members experience unexpected emergencies.

  • Maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies.

  • There is the opportunity to apply for an unpaid career break for between three months and two years.

Wellbeing

Initiatives to promote and support both your physical and mental wellbeing.

  • Confidential counselling services and access to our Workplace Wellbeing website.

  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.

  • Occupational health advisory service.

  • Regular health initiatives organised by our Health at work group

Financial assistance

Discounts and schemes to help you in your working life and beyond.

  • The Civil Service Pension Scheme offers financial security and options in retirement and has a range of benefits, along with an employer contribution.

  • A travel scheme where staff can buy a 12-month travel season ticket in advance and spread the cost.

  • Bike to Work scheme and regular bike maintenance sessions.

  • Visit many Scottish visitor attractions for free, along with many museums throughout the UK.

  • Discounted gym memberships for several gyms in Edinburgh.

  • We are an accredited living wage employer.

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