Barista/Cafe Assistant in Edinburgh

Grade UE02: £24,547 per annum, pro-rata (£13.45 per hour) plus an 18.1% Uplift.

Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours guaranteed per year.

Open-ended: permanent.

Vacancies: 5.

The Opportunity:

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. We offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you are looking for entry-level, mid-career or roles at the top of your chosen specialism, we can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation. From student accommodation to cafés, restaurants and hotels, we are a 24/7 organisation that embraces the traditional and the modern in equal measure. Our mission is to 'enrich student learning and growth as well as impact our local communities' and our values drive everything we do.

The position will be based in the Library Café on our central campus. Working as part of the team, you will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service and fantastic food to our wide range of customers. We are looking for someone with great attention to detail and strong communication skills who is able to proactively manage their time efficiently.

Are you PASSIONATE about making a difference?

Do you like to COLLABORATE and achieve things as a team?

Is INCLUSION at the forefront of all you do?

Do you thrive when given OWNERSHIP?

Are you inspired by INNOVATION and excited to bring new ideas to life?

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

• Interesting work
• Variety every day
• Responsibility and autonomy
• Excellent benefits and support

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.

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. 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 17 February 2026.
• Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT.
• Interviews will be held within 2 weeks after closing date.

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

Accommodation, Catering and Events provides catered and self-catered residential accommodation for over 10,000 students, including community and welfare support through its Residence Life service. We also operate 17 cafes and a range of other catering products to students and staff across the University estate.