Digital Library Student (Student Experience Post)

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Skill development

Prestigious university

Autonomy

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Digital Library Student to support testing, issue resolution and fixes across the Library & University web estate. This part-time post (9 hours per week) may offer hybrid working arrangements and is fixed-term for 12 months.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, compliance and the delivery of high-quality digital services. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage applicants from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Digital Library Student role focusing on testing, resolving issues and implementing fixes across the Library & University web estate.
• Hybrid working options may be considered; part-time working arrangement.
• Commitment to equality and inclusion is highlighted in the university context.

Responsibilities

• Test websites and applications across the Library & University web estate.
• Resolve issues and implement fixes as requested.
• Support continuous improvement and compliance of digital resources.

Job description

Grade UE05: £29,588 to £33,951 per annum, pro rata

Digital Library / Library & University Collections / Information Services Group

Part time: 9 hours per week

Fixed-term: for 12 months

The Opportunity:

Try something new. Be part of something bigger.

With roles from hospitality to research,there’sa 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.

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.

As the Digital Library Student, you will support the continuous improvement and compliance of websites and applications across the Library & University web estate. You will be responsible for testing, resolving issues and implementing fixes as requested.

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues 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 flexibility that works for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
• Working within one of the world’s leading universities
• Responsibility and autonomy

This post is part-time (9 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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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 (opens in a new tab) 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 a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, as we acknowledge they are currently underrepresented within our Directorate.

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 (opens new browser tab).

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 14th of October, 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 in the week beginning 26th October 2026.