Job Description

Grade UE05: 29,588 to 33,951 per annum

CSE / School of Informatics

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 6 months

The Opportunity:

The School of Informatics is seeking a well organised and enthusiastic individual to fill a fixed term HR Administration post within the School's HR Administration team. You will be responsible for providing high quality administrative support, advice and guidance for all staffing and HR related matters and processes to the School's academic and professional services staff.


You must have excellent organisational abilities and time management skills with significant experience of working in a busy, customer-focused office, preferably in higher education. You will be approachable and have excellent communication skills and sound IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel as well as experience of working with staff databases. You must demonstrate a mature and resilient attitude and be able to use own initiative as well as being an active team member. Knowledge of University policies, procedures and structures and familiarity with/experience of HR legislation and practice are highly desirable.





This is a fixed term position for a period of six months, with a start date as soon as possible. We are open to considering flexible working patterns and requests for hybrid working that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.





The post holder is likely to be required to support other College of Science & Engineering Schools and therefore candidates who thrive on variety in their work are particularly encouraged to apply.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Vocational qualifications (N/SVQ 3, ONC or equivalent) plus typically at least 2 years relevant work experience in a busy, customer-focused office environment OR School education to standard grade or equivalent plus typically 3 years relevant work experience in a busy, customer focussed office environment Experience of working in an academic unit within higher education or of working directly with academics. Strong interpersonal and communication skill Evidence of ability to interpret regulations and to understand and implement processes. Evidence of excellent organisational abilities, combined with attention to detail; time management skills and an ability to manage competing priorities. Evidence of good written and oral communication skills, and good IT (Word, e-mail, web, spreadsheet, database) skills.

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

CV Cover letter

Contact details for enquiries Samantha Inch via Samantha.Inch@ed.ac.uk



Feedback is only provided to interviewed candidates.

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

29th October 2025.

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