Grade UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 12 months
Discover what you can achieve next. Be part of something bigger.
A unique employer in a vibrant city
The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.
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.
The Opportunity:
The post-holder will provide guidance to the school’s academic client base on all matters relating to research administration including the provision of management accounting type support. Costing and pricing of proposals, managing a research award portfolio and having a full understanding of terms and conditions of various research projects are key elements of this post.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Well-developed organisational and planning skills.
- A methodical and flexible approach to tasks, including effective forward planning and prioritisation, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales.
- Capacity to manage own time effectively and deliver quality.
- Flexible and adaptable in approach to work routines, ability to adapt quickly to change; open to working with different teams/individuals as the business demands.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); We are open to considering flexible working patterns. The role is based at the Kings Buildings and works on a hybrid basis. The post holder will be expected to be on campus on a Wednesday and Thursday. Remaining days can be worked from home or, where agreed, on campus depending on preference.
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How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
- At least two referees who may be contacted at a later date (please note if you do not wish for anyone to be contacted until after an offer has been made)
Applicants who are invited to interview will be required to complete a short proficiency test in Microsoft Excel.
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:
- Professional development and subject matter expertise
- Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
- Responsibility and autonomy
- Variety every day
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. Check out the full list on our staff benefits pageand use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
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.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 10 July 2026.
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