Job Description

Grade UE03: 23,414 to 25,448 per annum, pro-rata

CAHSS / School of History, Classics, and Archaeology

Part-time: 15 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the School Reception. As a member of the School Resources Team, the post-holder will also provide effective support to School general operations, in areas such as estates and facilities.


This post is part-time, 15 hours per week, working 9-12pm over Monday - Friday.


The salary for this post is

23,414 to 25,448

per annum, pro rata.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Commitment to the highest standards of customer service. Ability to complete work accurately, on time and to appropriate standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. IT literate, particularly MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook; and an ability and willingness to learn new software systems. Willingness to work with others and ability to maintain good working relationships.

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Application Information


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CV Cover letter

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 9 July 2025.





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Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.