Job Description
Grade: UE05: £29,588 – £33,951 per annum, pro‑rata
Department: USG / Student Recruitment and Admissions
Type: Part‑time (17.5 hours per week), Fixed term until 31 July 2027
As Project Support Officer you will provide administrative and event support to Access to High Demand Professions (AHDP), a Widening Participation project at the University. You will work on Access to Creative Education Scotland (ACES) Edinburgh and Reach Edinburgh, contributing to supporting eligible school pupils with their application to higher education in high‑demand subject areas.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and event support to AHDP and related projects.
- Support eligible school pupils with applications to higher education in high‑demand subject areas.
- Coordinate and support regular events, including the ACES Portfolio Preparation Programme on Fridays 13:00–18:00 between 11 September 2026 and 22 January 2027.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to projects and events.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external audiences.
Qualifications and Attributes
- Understanding of and empathy for student groups targeted within Widening Participation programmes.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Good IT skills and working knowledge of MS Office packages.
- Capable of passing a Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) check.
Working Hours and Location
Working days may be agreed between Tuesdays and Fridays. On campus work on Fridays is required during the ACES Programme. Hybrid working may be considered on a non‑contractual basis.
Right to Work
Prior to employment, you must evidence your right to work in the UK. The University is unable to sponsor international workers for this role.
Application
Key dates: Closing date 20 July 2026 (11:59 pm UK time). Interviews on 29 July 2026 in Edinburgh.
Include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
Equality and Diversity
The University welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourages applications from Black or ethnic minority candidates and those whose backgrounds are supported by the AHDP projects.
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