Grade UE04: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum, pro-rata [£14.30-£15.77 per hour]
Corporate Services Group / Sport & Exercise, Edinburgh Sites
Part time: Guaranteed hours
Fixed term: for 9 months
5x available posts
The Opportunity:
Help us redefine what’s possible. 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 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 Operations Supervisor, you'll lead operational shifts, supervise colleagues, coordinate events and bookings, oversee health and safety compliance, and help ensure our facilities provide an exceptional experience for members, students and visitors. Working closely with Facility Managers and Duty Managers, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations across the Pleasance Sports Complex, St Leonard's Land and Peffermill Playing Fields.
This role will be based at one of our award-winning sites: The Pleasance Sports Complex, St Leonard's Land, or Peffermill Playing Fields.
Candidates must be available to work core hours on Saturday and Sunday afternoons/evenings.
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive and determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
Variety every day.
Responsibility and autonomy.
Excellent benefits and support.
Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
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How to apply:
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
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 8 September 2026
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Interview dates to be confirmed.
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