Job Description

Grade UE07: 40,497 - 48,149 per annum pro-rata

College of Science and Engineering / School of GeoSciences

Part-time: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)

Fixed-term: from 14

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July 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter for 12 months with a possibility of extension

The Opportunity:

The Coordinator and Communications Lead plays a pivotal role within the leadership and delivery team of the Edinburgh Ocean Leaders Programme . They use their knowledge and skills in ocean issues, coordination and communications to work with a diverse range of international stakeholders. This includes helping design, plan and deliver elements of a vibrant online and in person suite of activities and events, and enhancing the reputation and impact of the programme through effective communications, programme evaluation and partnership building.


This post is part-time (28 hours per week). We are open to considering flexible working patterns and to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.


The salary for this post at 0.8FTE is in the range

32,397 to 38,519

per annum (equivalent to 40,497-48,149 at 1.0FTE).

Your skills and attributes for success:

A Masters degree or equivalent with a significant focus on ocean issues (science, management, policy). Exceptionally well organised, with the ability and demonstrated experience to oversee the coordination of a busy international programme. Expertise in interdisciplinary research and/or impact relevant to the ocean and coastal communities. Experience in effective communications via social media and web, and evidence of creativity as a writer to reach and influence diverse stakeholders. Exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust and teamwork, to influence, and to support others to thrive.

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Application Information:

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

CV

(2-4 pages length, at 11 point Arial or equivalent)

Cover letter

(maximum 2 pages at 11 point Arial or equivalent) that summarises your interest in the role, and, examples of how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria

Referees:

The names and contact details of two referees who know you and your work, but are sufficiently independent of you to provide an objective assessment. Please note: we will not contact these people without your express permission.

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme

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staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Check out the full list on our

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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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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.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

Tuesday 17

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June 2025, 11:59pm GMT.

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Interviews will be held online on

Friday 27

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June 2025

(online).