Resource Centre Assistant in Edinburgh

UE03: £24,729 - £25,804 per annum, pro-rata.

CAHSS / Centre for Open Learning

Part-time: 6 hours per week, split into two 3-hour shifts.

Fixed Term: Start: w/c 28 September – duration of studies.

Number of posts available – 5

Open to University of Edinburgh students only.

The Opportunity:

Where passion meets purpose. Be part of something bigger. With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.

As a Resource Centre Assistant at the Centre for Open Learning, you’ll be part of a dynamic team, playing a key role in fostering a supportive learning environment and providing excellent facilities for lifelong learners on our diverse range of Short Courses. The Resource Centre is open from mid-morning until early evening. All shifts will involve periods of lone working. 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.

This post is 100% on campus at the Centre for Open Learning, Holyrood Campus.

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.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Passionate about the student experience
• Current UG/PG student at the University of Edinburgh and residing in the UK
• Represent the University with integrity, professionalism and enthusiasm
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing and in-person
• Awareness of equality and diversity
• An ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Reliable with excellent time-management and organisational skills

How to apply

Include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria in the Job Description

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.

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 22 June 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. It is anticipated that interviews will be held w/c 6 July 2026.