The University of Edinburgh
Project Assistant
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Grade UE05: £29,588 - £33,951 per annum, pro rata
CAHSS / School of Law
Full-time: 7 hours per week
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.
The Opportunity:
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:
- Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
- Good salary/ pay rates
- Flexible/ hybrid where the role allows
- Responsibility and autonomy
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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.
View the full job description (opens in a new browser tab) [https://uoe.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/jobdescriptionlibrary/IQAxzxxGZShCTJedO83B4y9qASo3Oyokr41QnJ5kC79mPdc]
How to apply
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.
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. 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.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Key dates to note
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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As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
Edinburgh Law School (http://www.law.ed.ac.uk) is situated in the historic Old College, at the heart of Edinburgh’s legal centre. For over three hundred years the School has been providing world-leading education and research in the eclectic discipline of law. As one of the eleven constituent Schools of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, the School encourages multi- and interdisciplinary connections throughout its teaching and research.
The School values diversity across all staff and students, and supports flexible and family-friendly working. The School provides active support and professional development (including mentoring, training, and networking opportunities) for all staff.
The School is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity, and to welcoming and including all who choose to study, work, or visit us. https://www.law.ed.ac.uk/about-us/mission-and-values
With over 1400 students and 150 members of academic, research and professional services staff, Edinburgh Law School is an international, vibrant community dedicated to providing research and teaching with local and global reach and impact.
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