Grade UE04: £26,093 - £28,778 per annum
Business School/Executive Development
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: a 12-month contract
The Opportunity:
Help us redefine what’s possible. 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. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices. Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you.
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.
Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Executive Development at the University of Edinburgh Business School.
We are seeking a professional, customer-focused, and exceptionally organised individual to provide crucial administrative support across a variety of Executive Education activities. This role offers the great opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of our prestigious programmes, working closely with a team committed to excellence and innovation. If you thrive in a busy environment and are passionate about making a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.
The primary focus of this role is on providing a high level of customer service and working with colleagues in support of team activities to ensure a consistently professional experience for all participants on our programmes.
This involves supporting logistics for various face-to-face and online programmes, including venue, catering and travel bookings, accommodation arrangements, preparation of programme materials and assisting with the delivery on the day.
In addition to the above, the job includes office organisation and inventory management tasks as well as the support of participant inductions, managing registration systems, and facilitating online learning environments. The role also involves the administration of psychometric assessments and contribution to sales and marketing efforts.
We are looking for people 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/personalised flexibility 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
* Interesting work
* Variety every day
* Responsibility and autonomy
This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
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How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
* CV
* Cover letter
Your skills and attributes for success:
* Good standard of education (Vocational qualifications N/SVQ 2/3, ONC or equivalent) plus relevant experience in a relevant role or school education to Standard Grade.
* Fluent in English and competent literacy skills.
* Proficient IT skills and in-depth knowledge of MS Office.
* Demonstrably good organisational, planning and time management skills with the ability to handle several tasks at any one time and stay calm under pressure.
* Positive attitude to work with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a professional, friendly, helpful and approachable manner.
* A drive for continuous improvement.
* Experience of working in a corporate or higher/Executive Education environment.
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 page and 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.
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 30th March 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 browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held on 7th April 2026.
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