Job Description

Grade UE05 29,588 - 33,951 per annum

CAHSS / School of Economics

Fixed Term Contract: 12 months

Full Time: 35 hours per week

The School of Economics is seeking to recruit a full time, fixed term Teaching Administrator.

The Opportunity:

The University of Edinburgh's School of Economics is seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate as a Teaching Administrator to the school. The successful candidate will show a high degree of cultural sensitivity and have a strong track record in customer service delivery. They will take the lead in day-to-day administration for a cross-section of Undergraduate & Postgraduate level courses. The ideal candidate will handle complex information accurately and provide proactive and comprehensive guidance relating to administrative procedures and policies.



We are recruiting to an ideal start of around September - October 2025.


The role shall be based within 30 Buccleuch Place (Central Campus) with opportunities for discussion on informal hybrid workplace arrangements available at the time of offer.

Key Skills and Experience

Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel as the role entails significant use of complex spreadsheets. An Excel test will be given at interview. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail in both written and figure work. Ability to plan and prioritise, work independently and also as part of a team Strong organisational skills. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

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Please email H.Blair@ed.ac.uk if you have any questions about this opportunity.

Application information:

We ask you to include a current CV and cover letter with names of two referees who may be contacted at a later date (please note if you do not wish for anyone to be contacted until after an offer has been made).

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

A competitive salary of 29,588 - 33,951 per annum 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 staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) 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 advancing 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 5 September 2025.


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Interviews are expected to be held in September 2025; we endeavor to give successful candidates 2 weeks' notice ahead of interviews.