Grade UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum, pro rata
Fixed-term: 18 months
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.
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.
Be a part of Street Tax, a project seeking to support our local communities.
This Project Assistant role will be pivotal in the delivery of the Street Tax project, a community outreach project that will see undergraduate law students provide free tax guidance to those in the local area. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of in person events in Edinburgh and for interacting with both students and individuals in the community
People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.
Discover more about working at the University of Edinburgh on our Jobs website.
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
This post is part time (7 hours per week, 0.2FTE); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
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We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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.
The closing date for applications is 7 October 2026.
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Interviews will be held Thursday 15 October 2026.
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