Job Description

UE05: 29,588 - 33,951 per annum

College of Science and Engineering / School of Informatics

Full time (35 hours per week)

Fixed Term 12 months

1 position available

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint an individual to work within the Informatics Teaching Organisation as a Teaching Organisation Administrator, providing excellent administrative support to academic staff delivering the portfolio of courses within the School of Informatics and to all students on taught Informatics programmes and courses.

The Opportunity:

This post focuses primarily on course and programme administration of undergraduate programmes, supporting students working towards honours degree.


Today the School of Informatics continues to be a global leader, as the biggest research and teaching establishment of its kind in the UK, and widely regarded as one of the foremost centres of Informatics expertise in the world.


This role offers the successful candidate an opportunity to join a dynamic team working to support over 1600 students studying towards an Informatics degree and academic staff developing world leading teaching in an environment where innovation is a necessity.


As an active member of the Teaching Organisation team, the candidate will have significant input into the processes and practice relating to the support of a large and diverse student cohort using University record systems and learning technology, while working closely with academic, computing and student support colleagues.


This is a full time (35 hours per week) fixed term post for 12 months and available at UE05 grade (29,588 - 33,951 pa)


Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:


CV Cover letter

Your skills and attributes for success:

Vocational qualifications (N/SVQ 3, ONC or equivalent) plus experience in a relevant role Good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, email, web content editing) Experience of committee servicing/minute taking Evidence of numeracy skills Flexible, organised and self-motivated Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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For informal enquiries please contact: Gillian Bell gillian.bell@ed.ac.uk

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

19 November 2025

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