Job Description

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The Opportunity:

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with strong organisational, project management and administration skills to design and implement plans and workflows to facilitate the smooth and effective running of the Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression Working Group and the successful delivery of its activities.

The role presents an opportunity for someone to apply and further develop their skills within the context of a high-profile area of work at the heart of the University.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering flexible working patterns, and (on a non-contractual basis) requests for hybrid working that combine a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Given the time-limited nature of the Working Group, this post is available on a fixed-term basis for 18 months in the first instance. Secondments will be considered.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience of managing multiple projects and tasks of differing scale and complexity at the same time.
• Excellent organisational skills with experience of managing own workload, prioritising tasks as appropriate and effectively dealing with competing priorities.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective, trusting working relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including experience of working effectively with colleagues at all levels of seniority.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary Grade UE07: \xc2\xa337,099 to \xc2\xa344,263 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of \xc2\xa339,347 to \xc2\xa346,974 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024).
• 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, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. 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.

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Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 22 February, 2024.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

Interviews will be held week commencing 4 March 2024.

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.

About the team

Working in the Provost\'s Office, you will be part of a professional, supportive and friendly team. At the heart of the University, we support the Provost and other members of the University\'s Senior Leadership team by building networks and working in collaboration with academic and professional services colleagues across the institution on projects and initiatives that deliver the University\'s strategic priorities.

The breadth of our remit means you will learn about the full range of University business while you develop your skills and in-depth knowledge through the work you lead and support. Our work is fast-paced and intense; you will thrive here if you are motivated, adaptable, and committed to providing an excellent service to colleagues.

About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow\'s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

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