Overview
Active Lives Assistant at The University of Edinburgh
Grade UE02: £22,995 to £23,350 per annum, pro-rata. [£12.60 to £12.79 per hour].
Corporate Services Group / University Sport & Exercise • Part time: 6 hours per week • Fixed term: 7 months (6 October 2025 – 19 April 2026) • 1 available post.
Role Context
Are you passionate about sport and active wellbeing and eager to gain valuable work experience while studying? Join the UOE Sport Student Employment Programme to turn your love for being active into a rewarding part-time opportunity. Roles include physical prep, operations, active lives, gym instructing, outdoor activities, creative content, digital design, event management and more. This programme is designed to enhance skills and provide exposure to industry opportunities—whether you’re looking to lead, learn, or support.
The Opportunity
Working 3 x 2 hour shifts per week, as part of a team with guidance from the Active Lives Lead, you will play a vital role in supporting the Active Lives team to improve the mental, social and physical health of the University community (students and staff) by providing more welcoming and fun opportunities to be active on campus.
Your Skills and Attributes for Success
* Provide a fun, inclusive and engaging presence.
* Be flexible, to support service needs and eager to learn.
* Demonstrate a high level of energy and be enthusiastic about encouraging our community to be more active, more often.
Responsibilities
* Support the Active Lives team on their quest to improve mental, social and physical health of the University community by providing welcoming and fun active opportunities on 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, such as generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. See the staff benefits page for full details.
Equality and Rights
The University of Edinburgh champions equality, diversity and inclusion. The University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and is a member of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions. Prior to employment you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. The University will not sponsor for this role. International workers must demonstrate alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 15 September 2025. Closing time is 11:59pm GMT unless stated otherwise. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 22 September 2025.
About Us
The University of Edinburgh is a world-leading, research-intensive institution addressing tomorrow’s challenges with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation.
About The Team
University Sport and Exercise is a five-star national and international sports facility providing top-class sporting events and therapy services. The University is ranked among the top sporting Universities in the UK and offers a wide range of sport and exercise opportunities.
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