Job Description

Grade UE04 (26,093 - 28,778 p.a.)

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Moray House School of Education and Sport

Full time, 35 hours per week

Open-ended

We are looking for an Assistant Technician to support teaching across a number of gym spaces and specialist sport science and human performance laboratories.


The post holder will be based in St Leonard's Land on Holyrood Campus.

The Opportunity:

A fantastic opportunity to join our Technical Services team. The post holder will play a key role in providing practical and specialist support for teaching in the gym areas, working in collaboration with teaching staff to prepare practical activities and support learning. The post holder will also have the opportunity to provide technical support to a range of specialist activities across the school, establishing and maintaining working relationships with a range of internal contacts.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Vocational qualifications (N/SVQ 2/3, ONC or equivalent) plus experience in a relevant role such as a gym or sports environment. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills. Understanding of relevant Health & Safety policies and procedures. Active interest in sport/physical education.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

24 November 2025

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Interviews will be held

w/c 8 December 2025