The Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) is a strategic collaboration between 14 of Scotland’s Universities (including Edinburgh Napier University) along with Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority.
We aim to support internationally excellent, multi-disciplinary policing research to enable evidence informed policy and practice, achieved through our four aims: research, knowledge exchange, learning and innovation, and partnerships.
Currently, we have an opportunity for a SIPR Administrator to join us on a fixed-term, part-time basis and provide essential operational, governance and logistical support across SIPR’s core functions, while acting as the main coordination and organisational point for SIPR’s internal and external activities.
The Role:
As SIPR Administrator, you will be instrumental in supporting the institution’s achievement of our aims. Your existing admin experience and excellent interpersonal and communication skills will be good grounding for you to effectively undertake a diverse range of administrative tasks, working directly with SIPR’s Knowledge Exchange and Business Manager, as well as the SIPR Leadership team when required.
This will include support for:
* Organising and minuting a range of governance meetings
* Organising and delivering a range of online and in-person events
* Handling a range of finance processes including purchase orders, invoicing, and processing expenses
* Organising travel and accommodation for the SIPR leadership team as well as invited guests
* Engaging with a range of stakeholders to provide professional proactive support (for example, as a first point of contact through the SIPR email inbox).
As a highly organised individual with experience in a variety of administrative processes, this is an excellent opportunity to showcase your versatility.
Further to this, the role will give you the chance to make a positive impact by supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the institute and enabling the wider team to make a real-world difference through education and research.
What we will need from you:
* Good passes at Higher Grade or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role
* Highly numerate with relevant and proven experience of working in a Finance environment
* Demonstrable administration experience in a professional capacity
* High level of computer literacy, including MS Excel, MS Word, and email
* Sound communication and interpersonal skills with confidence in communicating at all levels across the University, both verbally and in writing
Additional Information:
Salary: £26,093 - £31,236 per annum (pro rata and depending on experience)
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027
Hours: 21 hours weekly
Interviews: Week commencing 19th January 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible
Benefits we offer:
Paid annual leave based on full entitlement of 41 days (pro-rated accordingly), contributory pension (17.6% - 26%), flexible working and professional development opportunities. For more information about our wide range of benefits, click here.
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role on the Skilled Worker visa route. International applicants will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
The University holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here. We are a flexible Employer.