14399 - Teaching Administrator


Company:	The University of Edinburgh
Salary:	£29,588 - £33,951
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH8 9JS
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

Grade UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / School of Economics / Student Services

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 12 months

The School of Economics is seeking to recruit a full time, fixed-term Teaching Administrator.

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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.

The Opportunity:

The successful post holder will take the lead in day-to-day administration for a cross-section of Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses within the School of Economics. They will handle complex information accurately and be able to provide proactive and comprehensive guidance relating to administrative procedures and policies to a range of audiences.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. The role shall be based within the School of Economics at 30 Buccleuch Place. 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.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Vocational qualifications (N/SVQ 3, ONC or equivalent) plus work experience in a relevant role; or School education to standard grade or equivalent plus relevant work experience.

Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel as the role entails significant use of complex spreadsheets.

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail in both written and figure work.

Ability to plan and prioritise, work independently and also as part of a team.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

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