Our Role:
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting students and startups?
Edinburgh Innovations is looking for a collaborative and proactive Student Enterprise Support Executive to help support the smooth running of our Student Enterprise programmes, systems, reporting, and student-facing activities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team that supports thousands of students and recent graduates exploring entrepreneurship and innovation each year. You’ll play a key role in supporting operational excellence across events, reporting, systems, communications, and digital resources while helping maintain a positive and collaborative student experience.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week). Due to the collaborative and operational nature of the role, the successful candidate will be expected to work a minimum of 3 days per week in the office following onboarding. During the first 6 months in post, the successful candidate will be expected to work full-time in the office to support training, integration into the team, and understanding of systems and processes.
The salary for this post is Grade 5 £26,516 - £32,872 per annum.
The experience and qualities we are looking for:
•Strong digital and analytical skills
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• Confidence working with digital systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools
• Experience supporting events, operational activities, reporting processes, systems, or student-facing services
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team
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About Us
At Edinburgh Innovations (EI), our culture is built on three core values: Collaborative , P rogressive and I nnovative . We believe the best results come from working together, sharing ideas, and supporting one another. We’re always looking forward, embracing change, challenging assumptions, and pushing boundaries to grow. Innovation is at the heart of what we do, encouraging creativity and fresh thinking at every level of the business.
If you thrive in a team-driven environment that values bold ideas and continuous improvement, you’ll fit right in.
Championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. At EI we celebrate diversity in all its forms and actively seek to create a team that reflects the communities around us. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities because different perspectives make us stronger.
As a valued member of our team, you can look forward to:
- A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
- An exciting, positive, and creative workplace that’s as rewarding as it is challenging
- A generous 40 days of combined annual leave and public holiday entitlement
- A comprehensive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme (currently 3.5/4.5% employee and 9/14.5% employer contributions), family-friendly policies, flexible working options, and more
Ongoing support to develop your skills, grow your career, and recognise your achievements
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About You
At EI, we look for people who live our core behaviours in everything they do.
• You collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute positively to team success.
• You take ownership of your work and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• You are proactive and willing to identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• You actively seek opportunities to learn and develop.
• You care about delivering an excellent experience for students, colleagues, and stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Application Information
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter that tells us why you’re interested in the role and how your skills and experience make you a strong fit.
Right to Work
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. You will be required to provide documentation as part of the recruitment process to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
Applications will close on 27 July 2026 .
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Primary interviews will take place on 11 August 2026 and will consist of:
A 45-minute in-person Interview at the Bayes Centre
A second Interview will take place on 18 th August 2026
- A 20-minute in-person practical task at the Bayes Centre
- 30-minute in-person meet the team at the Bayes Centre
