The Opportunity
We are looking for a Digital Safety Support Officer to lead on the development of the digital safety, wellbeing and citizenship network and strategy, provide online safeguarding advice (including safe and ethical use of Generative AI tools), and develop and deliver digital safety training for University staff and students.
Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum
Information Services Group / Digital Skills, Design and Training / Learning, Teaching and Web Services
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 12 months
Salary and Location: The salary for this post is £34,610 - £39,906 per annum. This post is based in central Edinburgh with on-campus requirements and occasional travel to various locations across the University of Edinburgh campus.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week) on a fixed term contract for 12 months. However, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. Colleagues are required to work a minimum of two days per week on campus. The poster holder’s office is in central Edinburgh, and this is the primary work location. The post holder will be required to facilitate in-person events at various locations across the University of Edinburgh campus.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
* A good understanding of digital safety including issues such as bullying and harassment, equality and diversity, online scams and ethical implications of AI tools.
* Ability and confidence to network amongst students and staff.
* Skills in searching for, discovering, evaluating and collating information.
* Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills and standards of customer care.
* A talent for planning and coordinating learning events and supporting materials.
Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
* CV
* Cover letter
What 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. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
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 26th September 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser 0local time zone. Interviews will be held on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14 October 2025.
About Us
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