At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower students through peer support and community building initiatives.
- Company: Join the award-winning Edinburgh University Students' Association, supporting over 49,500 students.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days holiday, hybrid working, and discounts at local retailers.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in student lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in project work and a passion for supporting young adults.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Edinburgh University Students' Association is an award‑winning organisation that supports and represents over 49,500 students at the University of Edinburgh. It operates five venues across the campus providing spaces for study, socialising and events. The Students' Association is a registered charity and a committed equal opportunities employer.
Role
The Officer (Peer Support) will empower students to take a holistic and autonomous approach to community building and facilitate the development and expansion of peer‑led activity across the Association and the wider university environment.
Responsibilities
- Support school‑based peer support programmes in line with the Association’s methodologies and approaches.
- Lead the annual distribution of grants to students (Student Opportunities Development Fund).
- Develop evidence‑based guides to support student‑led community building and wellbeing activities.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to empower students to lead community building activity (Blether Together).
- Work with student sabbatical officers, staff and the wider student body to develop robust, evidence‑based plans for future community building events that celebrate the diversity of the student population.
- Support a review of the Association’s contribution to peer mentoring programmes across the university and associated change management plans.
- Contribute to the overall objective of providing all students access to diverse, inclusive and innovative activities and developments, enhancing the student experience.
- Collaborate with colleagues within Student Opportunities and other teams for planning events such as Welcome Week, Careers Fairs, National Volunteering Week, Give it A Go and Student Awards.
Person
Applicants should be confident and experienced project workers with excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and IT skills. They should have a proven track record of supporting peer support opportunities for young adults and be the front line of support for members. Desired attributes include natural warmth, on‑the‑spot problem‑solving, calmness under pressure, and a natural people‑person quality. Expectations include maintaining high standards of professionalism, customer satisfaction, and service excellence, with keen attention to detail. A passion for supporting students to grow and connect is essential.
Benefits
- 35 days per year holiday entitlement
- Company pension with 14.5% employer contribution
- Enhanced company sick pay, leave and loan policies
- Hybrid working – up to 40% working from home per week
- Comprehensive support via the Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to money‑saving discounts from hundreds of retailers via the Pluxee Discounts Hub
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts on food and drink across our venues
Hours
37.5 hours per week.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is 23:55 on Sunday 28 June 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 14 July 2026.
Student Opportunities Officer (Peer Suport) employer: Edinburgh University Students' Association
Edinburgh University Students' Association is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its staff while fostering a vibrant community for over 49,500 students. With a commitment to inclusivity and innovation, employees benefit from generous holiday entitlement, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for hybrid working, all within a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages personal and professional development.
Contact Details:
Edinburgh University Students' Association Recruitment Team
