Job Description

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

CAHSS / School of Divinity

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 1 year

The School of Divinity is currently seeking to appoint a pro-active and efficient member of the Teaching and Student Services Team, working to support all activities relating to student support, administration, events and postgraduate admissions within the School.


You will play a key role in student support; answering and escalating student enquiries as circumstances require. You will be active in supporting Student Advisers with processes including course enrolment, engagement monitoring, referrals to other University support services, and other matters related to student support.


You will provide support for teaching administration, including acting as programme administrator for the Philosophy, Science and Religion MSc (online) and supporting PG admissions processes.


This post is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term for 1 year. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.


The salary for this post is

29,588 to 33,951

per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication. Proven ability to create a supportive environment when dealing with distressed students or sensitive situations. Proven ability to handle sensitive and personal information with tact and confidentiality. Organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure Excellent administrative skills, including knowledge of Microsoft software packages (Word, Excel)

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:


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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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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

26 September 2025.

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It is anticipated that interviews will be held

early October 2025.