We are recruiting to an ideal start of around August/September 2024.  

The role will be based within Charteris Land on Holyrood Campus. Informal hybrid workplace arrangements are available, but the successful candidate will be expected to work on-campus during the initial training period.   

Your skills and attributes for success:  

Adequate qualifications plus relevant work experience, or broad experience, acquired through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience, demonstrating development through involvement in progressively more demanding relevant work/roles. 

Knowledge of and sensitivity to the complex areas of student well-being and support. 

Excellent interpersonal skills - remaining calm under pressure, being able to provide a safe and welcoming space for students in distress. 

Ability to work collaboratively as part as a team when required, whilst maintaining responsibility for independent workload and deadlines.  

Knowledge of higher education sector highly desirable. 

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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, 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).

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.  This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. 

Key dates to note 

The closing date for applications is 8 August 2024.

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