The University of Edinburgh
Climbing Wall Supervisor
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Job Description
Grade UE04: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum, pro rata (£14.30 to £15.77 per hour, plus 18.1% holiday uplift, totalling £16.89 to £18.62 per hour)
Corporate Services Group / Sport & Exercise, Edinburgh Sport
Guaranteed hours: 100 hours per year
Contract: Open ended: Permanent
Posts available: 3
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 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 support the University's research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms in Professional Services.
Role Overview
As Climbing Wall Supervisor, you'll provide daily supervision of the Tower Climbing Wall and Rock Bouldering area, ensuring every climber can enjoy the wall safely. Reporting to the Climbing Wall Team Leader and working closely with the Technical Advisor and wider Edinburgh Sport team, you'll:
- Carry out floor walks
- Lead rescues when needed
- Welcome and register members
- Manage equipment hire
- Complete daily safety checks
- Run courses teaching new climbers to climb and belay safely
- Set fresh, challenging routes and problems for our community of over 20,000 members
Climbing isn't just a sport, it's a community. We're looking for someone who is an active, enthusiastic climber and just as passionate about people as they are about climbing. You'll hold, or be willing to gain, a Climbing Wall Instructor or Rock Climbing Instructor qualification.
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This role will be based at The Pleasance Sports Complex and Gym, 46 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ.
Availability: Candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends.
Requirements: This role requires Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme registration.
About Us
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are 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.
Benefits
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.
Application Requirements
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- 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 page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
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.
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Right to Work in the UK
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 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
The closing date for applications is 21 October 2026.
Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK, the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser's local time zone.
Interview dates to be confirmed.
About The Team
University Sport and Exercise is a five-star national and international sports facility, providing top-class sporting events and sports therapy services. The University is ranked in the top 5 sporting Universities in the UK. It provides a comprehensive range of sport and exercise opportunities for students, staff, and members of the local community. The range of support runs from day-to-day leisure and exercise, through competitive sport, to support for national and international standard athletes.
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