Grade UE02: £24,547 per annum, pro rata
Information Services Group / Corporate / Facilities
Part-time: 7 hours per week
Fixed-term: 23 months contract
Vacancies: 2
Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.
With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. We offer opportunities for you to develop your career while making a real difference to the communities around us and contributing to the world at large.
The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation supporting research and teaching across a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we deliver essential services that help the University operate effectively every day.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Facilities Assistant to join the Information Services Facilities team, supporting operations across the Main Library, Staff Hub, and other study space hubs within the University. This is a student experience-focused role, with a key responsibility for ensuring that study and learning environments are safe, welcoming, well-maintained, and conducive to academic success. You will play an important role in enhancing the student experience by supporting the day-to-day operation of these spaces, responding to issues promptly, and helping to create an environment where students can study, collaborate, and access services effectively. You will also support staff and visitors using these facilities. Work at alternative locations and overtime opportunities may arise to meet business needs. You will work closely with the wider Facilities Assistant team, with opportunities for skill sharing and development. The post is directly managed by the Facilities Supervisor. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct and visible contribution to the student experience across some of the University's busiest and most important study spaces.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Working within one of the world’s leading universities
- Good salary/pay rates
- Excellent benefits and support
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
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This post is part-time (7 hours per week). This post is not suitable for hybrid working, and will be 100% on-campus (in Edinburgh).
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How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter (Please ensure to state whether you hold a valid UK driving licence.)
We welcome informal enquiries about the role – please contact Magdalena Swierzowicz Szopa, Building and Service Manager, at [email protected]
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 9 September 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.
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