Advertised from 3 February 2026

Role

The National Centre for Music (NCM) are seeking an experienced research consultant to uncover and tell the history of the former Royal High School as we take on the operation of the iconic building at the foot of Carlton Hill. This role is made possible through the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund who are funding an Activity Plan that will engage local communities, stakeholders, partners and audiences in the significant heritage story and destination of the former Royal High School. 

The Hidden Histories Research Consultant will help to scope and manage our Hidden Histories research projects to enable the NCM staff, consultants and audiences to understand the full history of the former Royal High School. This consultancy post will focus on developing project(/s) with local community groups and associated staff to research the stories around the former Royal High School that have not been identified easily, with particular reference to uncovering stories about Royal High School pupils and/or staff who are from the Global Majority, women or LGBTQI+.

Application notes

If you would like more information about this role, please download our recruitment pack through our website https://www.rhspt.org/news/recruiting-national-lottery-heritage-fund-supports-new-roles-national-centre-music. If you would like to speak to a member of our team prior to application, please get in touch to arrange a chat by emailing hello@ncmscotland.org.uk.