Job Description

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

CAHSS / School of Philosophy / Psychology and Language Sciences/Student Services

Part-time: 7 hours per week

Fixed-term: until 31st August 2026

The Opportunity:

The senior Student Leader (Postgraduate) will work closely with academic and professional services teams, student representatives and the wider student community to maintain open lines of communication with the student community and ensure they are represented.



This role will be line managed by our Student Development Coordinator at 7hrs per week. Exact working pattern can be discussed upon appointment. The fixed term duration of the role is set to match the academic year.



This post is a classed as a student experience positions and as such is only open to current University of Edinburgh students.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Either vocational qualifications (N/SVQ 2/3, ONC or equivalent) plus relevant work experience OR School education to standard grade or equivalent plus relevant work experience. Working knowledge of relevant systems, equipment, processes and procedures including standard software packages and possibly some knowledge of non-standard software, and a willingness to learn new skills as required and undertake appropriate training. A comprehensive knowledge of the School of PPLS, gained as a current student within the School and an understanding of the diverse profile of students within the School. Good written and oral communication skills; good numeracy and literacy skills. Good digital skills; using multiple software platforms, including University of Edinburgh systems.



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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

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, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

staff benefits page

and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

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 right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).



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 2nd October 2025.


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