Job Description

UE06: 34,610 - 39,906 Per Annum, Pro Rata.

College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Ecology and Evolution.

Fixed-term contract - 5 months.

Part time - 21 hours per week.

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a Communication and Engagement Officer who's passionate about engaging different audiences about the value of environmental science to address real world problems.


In this role, you'll develop resources for sharing between organisations, organise inclusive events and workshops, and embed equity, diversity and inclusion into everything you do. You'll work closely with researchers and community partners creating different media that showcase opportunities to work in a range of sectors utilising environmental science that can lead to a career with real world impact.


You'll be confident managing multiple priorities, building relationships, and delivering a range of media outputs to match project deadlines. You'll bring strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to working in new ways.


If you're someone who loves communicating, values diversity, with excellent interpersonal skills, and wants to help shape meaningful engagement - we'd love to hear from you.


The Communication and Engagement Officer will work directly with colleagues and partners from the Centre for Adapting to Changing Environments ( https://environmentalchange.ed.ac.uk/ ). Working with our wide range of partners ( https://environmentalchange.ed.ac.uk/partners-and-collaborators ) the role works closely with colleagues to ensure that our engagement is effective, inclusive and has reach.


This role is open to external candidates and also to internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role or studies in the University.


Working pattern: This is a part-time fixed term role offered at 60% FTE for 5 months but we are open to discussing other working arrangements that will deliver the initial project goals by 31 st March 2026 including a shorter full-time position or job share arrangements.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


Strong organisational skills Ability to produce content for a range of media Good knowledge of a range of web and social media platforms Capability to work independently and part of a team.

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Application Information

Please apply by cover letter stating


why the job is of interest what you would hope to gain from the role what you can bring to the role
Please also include the following documents in your application:


CV a short example of a blog type article on a career route (real or imaginary) that illustrates the diversity of experiences that might lead to a career that utilises environmental research that would appeal to a range of audiences from school, leavers, their parents to professional who may be looking to apply their skills in a new area.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: (Can be tailored)

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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Key dates to note

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.


On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.