UE03: £24,729 - £25,804 per annum pro rata
CSG / Estates / Moray House / Centre for Open Learning
Part-Time: 21 hours per week
Fixed-term: 7-8 week
The Opportunity:
Together we can do great things, Be part of something bigger.
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.
The University’s BSL Plan Implementation Group is seeking a motivated student to support the work of this innovative project. The post is available for 2 months, 3 days per week (60% FTE), with an immediate start date.
The post-holder will research the history of deaf students and staff at the University of Edinburgh and help organise an Open Day for prospective deaf students in September 2026, producing a poster, webpage content, and a communications and social media template for ongoing use by the BSL Plan Implementation Group.
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’s BSL Plan Implementation Group are looking for one motivated student to support the work of this innovative project. The post-holder will research the history of deaf students and staff at the University of Edinburgh and help organise an Open Day for prospective deaf students in September 2026, producing a poster, webpage content, and a communications and social media template for ongoing use by the BSL Plan Implementation Group.
Employ.ed on Campus is run by the Careers Service in collaboration with University departments and Schools. The semester programme offers exclusive term time internships at the University for 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh based in the UK. You cannot take part if you are a visiting student, or you have already taken part in the programme before. Further information about Employ.ed on Campus can be found on our Employ.ed on campus webpages (opens new browser tab) .
This role is grade UE03 for 21 hours per week (3 days per week) and offers a fantastic opportunity for a student with excellent organisational and research skills to apply them in a supportive environment.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Ability to locate, interpret and synthesise information from archival or historical sources
- Ability to write accessible copy for a general/ prospective-student audience (e.g. web content, posters, social media)
- Ability to plan and help to deliver a public-facing event
- Experience of successfully communicating with a wide range of deaf people including BSL signers
Fluent in written English and basic command of BSL
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How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
For guidance on writing an effective application, see the additional information section of the Job Description.
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- Competitive pay
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
- As well as great work experience, the Careers Service provides supporting resources, this is combined with a framework to support the development of participants’ employability and self-reflection with an Edinburgh Award as part of the internship. Further information about the Edinburgh Award can be found our Edinburgh Award homepage (opens new browser window)
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 (opens new browser tab)
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 27 August 2026.
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Interviews will be held 1-2 weeks after closing date.
