Job Description

Grade UE08: £50,253 - £61,759 per annum pro-rata if part-time

CSE / School of GeoSciences

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for 8 months

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 can offer opportunities for you to develop in your career and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large. 

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our student’s performance and wellbeing.

The Opportunity:

ClimateXChange - Scotland’s Centre of Expertise connecting climate change research and policy - are looking for an experienced project manager with solid knowledge of the Scottish climate policy landscape and a passion for connecting climate science and policy. You will join the busy ClimateXChange team to plan and manage research and knowledge exchange activities across climate resilience and social change. 

This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.  We are also open requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.  

The salary for this post is £50,253 - £61,759 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Extensive experience in a role connecting research and policy.
• Demonstrable research project management experience.
• Excellent understanding of the Scottish adaptation and resilience policy landscape, and wider climate policy landscaped as linked to social change.
• Proven track record of writing for a policy audience, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to network and build up a solid base of trusted contacts.

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Please apply by submitting a CV and a cover letter.

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 pageand 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

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore 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 26th May 2026.

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Interviews will be held on 3 June 2026.

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.