Job Description

Grade UE02: 22,995 to 23,028 per annum, pro rata

ISG/IS Corporate/Facilities

Part-time: 9 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

This role is based at the University's Main Library, 30 George Square, Edinburgh in the heart of our Central Campus. There may be an occasional need to work from an alternative location to meet business needs (occasional overtime offered also). You will be part of the greater team of Facilities Assistants and there will be opportunity for overlap / skill sharing with this team.



Working hours are 8am to 5pm with 60-minute unpaid lunchbreak. The working pattern consists of one day on Saturday or Sunday i.e., 9 hours per week (0.26) Full Time Equivalent [FTE]), where standard Full Time Equivalent (1.0 FTE) is 35 hours per week.



This post is directly managed by Chris Deery, IS Facilities Supervisor, organisation chart here: Information Services IS Corporate

What we can offer you:

A competitive salary of 22,995 - 23,028 per annum, pro rata (UE02) A chance to improve the Main Library and make a clear impact on improving student experience Generous annual leave allowance of 40 days per year (inclusive of festive closure days) Pro rata Highly competitive defined-benefit pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution A day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activity Access to excellent online learning and a Staff Scholarship fund Varied staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives , support for staff wellbeing and more
Use our reward calculator to find out the total value of the pay and benefits for this role.

What the job involves:

Respond to everyday enquiries, for example location of rooms, referring to others (e.g., Helpdesk) as necessary Collect, collate and respond to student feedback React and assist in the event of incidents and emergencies e.g., floods, emergency evacuation of buildings, operation of the emergency evacuation lift and supervision of emergency exits Participate as required in compliance activities such as fire drills and fire alarm testing

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A bit about you:

Essential Criteria

Experience of front line public and customer service in a busy and demanding environment A flexible attitude, not afraid to multi-task, take on new activities or help other team members Ability to communicate effectively and with tact and diplomacy both verbally and written with a wide range of people Ability to understand and follow instructions and procedures Self- motivated and a team player Valid UK Driving License

Desirable Criteria:

Experience of building security and safety procedures

Application procedure:

We welcome informal enquiries about the role - to find out more, please email

Chris Deery, Facilities Supervisor

at cdeery@ed.ac.uk


The University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. If you have the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.





Prior to any employment commencing candidates will be required to evidence Right to Work in the UK

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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.

To apply,

upload a CV and cover letter before

20 June 2025.

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Interviews will be held

In-person preferred/virtual considered for accessibility reasons during week commencing 30 June 2025.