Stores Assistant

The University of Edinburgh; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Responsibility and autonomy

Excellent benefits and support

Contributing to the work and purpose

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh’s School of Chemistry is hiring a Stores Assistant to support day-to-day service delivery across research groups, teaching labs and technical functions. The role is full-time (35 hours per week) and fixed-term until December 2027, with the possibility to become open-ended.

You will work closely with the Stores Manager at King's Buildings campus to deliver a high standard of service, contribute to an efficient stores operation, and support the broader university

Responsibilities

• Stores Assistant in the School of Chemistry would be responsible for the day-to-day service delivery that supports a wide range of Research Groups, teaching labs and technical functions.

Job description

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

School of Chemistry/ CSE

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: until December 2027, with the potential to be made open-ended.

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 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.

As a Stores Assistant in the School of Chemistry, you would be responsible for the day-to-day service delivery that supports a wide range of Research Groups, teaching labs and technical functions. You would work closely with our Stores Manager to deliver a high standard of service to the School and wider community at King’s Buildings campus.

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.

We offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right work/life balance:

• Responsibility and autonomy
• Excellent benefits and support
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University

For informal discussions about the post, please contact Dr Laura McCorkindale (Chemistry Stores Manager – [e-mail])

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.

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)

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 14 September 2026.

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Interview dates to be confirmed.