Job Description

Grade UE04: 26,093 - 28,778 per annum, pro-rata for part time

CAHSS / School of Social and Political Science

Part-time: 15 hours per week

Open ended, with a contract review date of 12 May 2027

The Opportunity:

Working in partnership with an academic member of staff, you will undertake administrative duties to support them in carrying out their role, including acting as a reader and scribe.


This is a part time role of 15 hours per week available from 1 October 2025, with a potential activity cease date of 12 May 2027, with potential for further extension.


The salary range for this post is

26,093 - 28,778 per annum, pro-rata for part time.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Experience of working in an administrative, personal assistant, or other responsive or supportive role. Strong IT skills in MS Office and the ability to create graphs, charts and tables within documents. Ability to work co-operatively and effectively. Well-developed organisational, time management and task prioritisation skills. Demonstrable attention to detail and ability to check own work for accuracy.

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Application Information

As part of your application, please submit a CV and covering letter that addresses your suitability for the role.



Informal questions about this post can be directed to the Hiring Manger, Claire Edminson, Network Coordinator, via email at C.Edminson@ed.ac.uk



Current employees interested in applying for this role should apply through the People & Money Current Jobs app.

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 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 18 September 2025.


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Interviews will typically be held 2-3 weeks after the closing date.