Project Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/ hybrid working

Competitive salary

Staff benefits

Pension scheme

Family-friendly initiatives

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is inviting applications for a part-time Project Assistant to support the Street Tax project in Edinburgh. This fixed-term role will deliver in-person events and provide tax guidance to local communities, with duties focused on engagement with students and community members.

The post is 0.2FTE (7 hours/week) for 18 months, offering a pro rata salary between £29,588 and £33,951 per annum.

Job description

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

CAHSS / School of Law

Full-time: 7 hours per week

Fixed-term: 18 months

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. 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.

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:

Be a part of Street Tax, a project seeking to support our local communities.

This Project Assistant role will be pivotal in the delivery of the Street Tax project, a community outreach project that will see undergraduate law students provide free tax guidance to those in the local area. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of in person events in Edinburgh and for interacting with both students and individuals in the community

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.

Discover more about working at the University of Edinburgh on our Jobs website.

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
• Good salary/ pay rates
• Flexible/ hybrid where the role allows
• Responsibility and autonomy

This post is part time (7 hours per week, 0.2FTE); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

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. 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.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 7 October 2026.

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Interviews will be held Thursday 15October 2026.