The Opportunity:

The School of Engineering is looking to recruit a Student Experience Officer to play a key role in the enhancement of the taught student experience. Working in partnership with staff and students, the postholder will plan and deliver activities and events that promote a sense of belonging and build community. They will promote student representation and support Peer Assisted Learning and Support Schemes (PALS) across the School, building relationships with key staff and student groups. The postholder will work closely with current and incoming students, whilst supporting academic and professional services staff in supporting the implementation and ongoing delivery of the new model of Student Support.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), and we are 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:

• Experience in Higher Education student experience and/or student administration
• High level of computer literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Sharepoint
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proven team-player with a collaborative approach to working flexibly with colleagues at all levels

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £32,982 to £38,205
• 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

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)

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 17 May 2024.

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