Alwaleed Centre Projects Assistant

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh's Alwaleed Centre is seeking a Projects Assistant to support project delivery, promote research, and manage digital content for websites and social platforms.

The role is part-time (14 hours per week) and hybrid, with an expectation to be on campus at least one day a week, starting October 2026 for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement when required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders.
• A creative approach to communications, with enthusiasm for finding new ways to engage audiences.
• Experience creating engaging digital content for social media, websites and other online platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Centre projects and promote work through the website and social platforms.
• Coordinate ACN initiatives and maintain the network's online presence.
• Collaborate with staff, academics and external collaborators to showcase research and engage global audiences.
• Assist in coordinating events and communications with attention to deadlines and quality.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Digital content creation

Job description

Job Description

Grade UE04: £26,093 - £28,778 per annum, pro-rata

CAHSS / LLC / Alwaleed Centre

Part-time: 14 hours per week

Fixed-term: for 12 months starting October 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join the University of Edinburgh's Alwaleed Centre, supporting project delivery and promoting the work of one of the UK's leading centres for research and public engagement on Islam and the contemporary Muslim world.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised Projects Assistant to play an important role in the delivery of the Centre's many outward facing projects and help promote them through the Centre's website and social platforms (currently X, Instagram, and YouTube). You will work closely with staff, academics, and external collaborators to help showcase research, support public engagement activities, and build connections with global audiences.

A central focus of the post will be supporting the Alwaleed Cultural Network (ACN) - a unique international network of universities, museums, and cultural organisations spanning three continents. You will assist in coordinating ACN initiatives, creating engaging digital content, and maintaining the network's online presence.

This role would be ideal for a postgraduate student looking for a flexible, research-adjacent role to complement their studies. The role is hybrid, however it is expected that the post holder will work on campus at least one day a week.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.


• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.


• Ability to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement when required.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders.


• A creative approach to communications, with enthusiasm for finding new ways to engage audiences.


• Experience creating engaging digital content for social media, websites and other online platforms.

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.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 5 October 2026.

Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser's local time zone.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible following the advertisement closing date and will be fully online via Microsoft Teams.

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team

The HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World is an interdisciplinary research, teaching and outreach centre based at the University of Edinburgh and most closely associated to the Department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies. The Edinburgh Alwaleed Centre is committed to encouraging a better understanding of contemporary Islam and the globalised Muslim world through ground-breaking research, dynamic teaching and innovative outreach projects: UoE Centre website https://llc.ed.ac.uk/alwaleed (opens in new browser tab)

The Edinburgh Alwaleed Centre is part of the Alwaleed Cultural Network, a global network of academic centres, museums and cultural organisation collaborating across three continents. Alwaleed Cultural Network website https://www.alwaleedculturalnetwork.org/en/ (opens in new browser tab)