UE06- £32,982 - £38,205 pro rata

Careers Service, Student Experience Services, University Secretary’s Group

Fixed Term until October 2025 – Maternity cover 

Part Time- 21 hours per week

The Opportunity: 

The Careers Service plays a vital role in enhancing students’ employability. In everything we do, we aim to open students’ eyes to the wealth of possibilities ahead of them. 

We are looking for an Edinburgh Award Coordinator (Maternity Cover). This key role ensures that the Edinburgh Award is delivered successfully to over 1000 student participants a year, enhancing their professional development and contributing to their future success. The successful candidate will be a highly organised team player with excellent relationship management and communication skills to support current and new Edinburgh Award Leaders. 

Working within our dynamic Internships and Work Experience team, the postholder will also play a role in supporting the broader work of the team and the Careers Service. 

This post is part-time (21 hours per week); however, we are open to considering alternative part-time or flexible working patterns.  As a student-facing team we work at least 60% of our time on campus. 

Your skills and attributes for success:  

• Ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.  

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals.  

• Experience of project coordination, including dealing with conflicting timescales and unforeseen problems. 

• High level of attention to detail and the ability to work independently. 

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How to apply:  

Please complete the online application form, uploading your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) demonstrating your motivation and suitability for this post. 

Informal enquiries can be made Eilidh Steele, Internships and Work Experience Manager [email protected]. 

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

• A competitive salary of £32,982 - £38,205. 

• 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 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).