Job Description

Grade UE06: 34,610 - 39,906 per annum

College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences / School of History, Classics and Archaeology

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term contract: 13 months

The Opportunity:

Student Advisers provide a first contact point for students within their School/Deanery, providing guidance and support, including additional assistance where needed, to those navigating the University support systems. Working closely with academic and professional services teams, the role will enable students to achieve their potential, as well as ensure parity of experience for all students.

Your skills and attributes for success:

HNC/HND or equivalent level qualifications plus relevant work experience, or broad experience, acquired through a combination of job related training and considerable on-the-job experience, demonstrating development through involvement in progressively more demanding relevant work/roles. Knowledge of and sensitivity to the complex areas of student wellbeing and support Experience of working independently and ability to prioritise workloads in the face of conflicting demands Excellent interpersonal skills - remaining calm under pressure, being able to provide a safe and welcoming space for students in distress Constructive team player, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively

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Application Information

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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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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

19 September 2025.

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Interviews will likely be held in late September or early October.