Postgraduate Research Administration Assistant

University of Edinburgh; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Staff benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postgraduate Research Administration Assistant to provide high-standard administrative support across postgraduate research programmes within the School of Health in Social Science. Working closely with academics and professional staff, you will help coordinate processes, support staff and students, and ensure smooth operation of postgraduate activity.

The fixed-term role is 12 months with potential for hybrid on-campus work.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education administration or similar environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to support postgraduate research programmes and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard administrative support for postgraduate research programmes.
• Coordinate with academic and professional staff to ensure smooth workflows.
• Assist with data, records, and general office duties for the School.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grade UE04: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences / School of Health in Social Science

Full-time: 35 hours per week, 1FTE

Fixed-term: for 12 months

Try something new. Be part of something bigger.

Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger — where your work has real impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us.

The Opportunity:

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in higher education administration or for someone who wants to widen their experience in a new area to progress their career.

The School of Health in Social Science is looking for an enthusiastic Postgraduate Research Administration Assistant to provide a high standard of administrative support for postgraduate research programmes across the School. Working closely with academic and professional service colleagues, you will be a reliable and approachable point of support for staff and students, playing a key part in enabling postgraduate research student activity to run smoothly.

The role is offered on a fixed-term basis for a period of 12-months and is available immediately.

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. Currently professional services staff in the School are expected to work on campus a minimum of 2 days a week, although this is dependent on service need and is subject to change.

The salary for this post is £26,093 - £28,778 per annum. Appointments are usually made at the starting point on the pay scale.

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

• Professional development and subject matter expertise
• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.

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 13 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 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.