At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Widening Participation students and represent their voice in the Business School.
- Company: Join the University of Edinburgh, a world-class institution committed to equality and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, generous leave, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Part-time role with guaranteed hours and opportunities for hybrid working.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while gaining valuable professional experience in a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting students and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 26093 - 29588 £ per year.
Grade UE04 - £26,093 - £29,588 Pro Rata
Business School/Student Development Team
Part Time – Guaranteed Hours
Fixed Term 40 weeks
The Opportunity:
Help us redefine what’s possible. 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. Be part of something bigger — where your work has real impact and your development matters.
This role is designed to give students valuable experience of working in a professional setting while providing a meaningful opportunity to shape the experience of Widening Participation (WP) students within the Business School. WP Champions will act as a link between WP students and the wider school, building relationships with WP students, gathering their views and experiences and representing the WP student voice on the school’s WP Steering Committee. The Champions will share their findings and recommendations with the WP Steering Group at the end of each semester, helping the Business School better understand and respond to the needs of our WP students.
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:
- Interesting work
- Variety every day
- Responsibility and autonomy
- Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
This post is part time, guaranteed hours with 100 hours for the duration of this contract. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
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 2nd of October. 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 be held the week of the 12th of October.
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