Peer-Assisted Learning Support Coordinator

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The University of Edinburgh

Peer-Assisted Learning Support Coordinator

Part-Time 33951 - 33951 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)

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At a Glance

Tasks: Support and develop Peer Support Schemes while managing day-to-day operations.
Company: Join the University of Edinburgh, a world-class institution with a vibrant community.
Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and comprehensive staff benefits.
Other info: Part-time role with hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.
Why this job: Make a real impact in students' lives while growing your skills and career.
Qualifications: Must be a fully matriculated student in SPS programmes.

The predicted salary is between 33951 - 33951 £ per year.

UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum pro rata

CAHSS / School of Social and Political Science

Part Time: 7 hours per week

Fixed term: September 2026 to 31 August 2027

The Opportunity: Shape what happens next. Be part of something bigger. Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing.

The School of Social and Political Science (SPS) is looking for two Peer Learning Support Coordinators to support and develop our Peer Support Schemes across the disciplines in the School. These posts are open to fully matriculated students on SPS programmes.

You will provide administrative support for day-to-day running of the schemes including:

Timetabling
Room bookings
Attendance data entry/analysis
Coordination of peer support volunteers

You will also be actively involved in:

Peer Support Project initiation
Reviews
Recruitment
Promotion
Session planning
Debriefs
Professional development days
Quality assurance measures in the School

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University
Variety every day

This post is part time (7 hours per week). These posts will be hybrid (on a non-contractual basis) combining a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

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, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options

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 a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ 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.

Key dates to note: The closing date for applications is 3 September 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser's local time zone. Interviews will typically be held 2-3 weeks after the closing date.