IS Facilities Assistant (Student Experience Post)

Job Description

Grade UE02: £24,547 per annum, pro rata

Information Services Group / Corporate / Facilities

Part-time: 7 hours per week

Fixed-term: 23 months contract

Vacancies: 2

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Facilities Assistant to join the Information Services Facilities team, supporting operations across the Main Library, Staff Hub, and other study space hubs within the University. This student experience focused role ensures study and learning environments are safe, welcoming, well maintained, and conducive to academic success. You will support day to day operation of these spaces, respond to issues promptly, and help create an environment where students can study, collaborate, and access services effectively. You will also support staff and visitors using these facilities. Work may take place at alternative locations and overtime opportunities may arise to meet business needs. You will work closely with the wider Facilities Assistant team, sharing skills and development opportunities. The post is directly managed by the Facilities Supervisor and offers a direct, visible contribution to the student experience across some of the University’s busiest study spaces.

Benefits

• Working within one of the world’s leading universities
• Good salary/pay rates
• Excellent benefits and support
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University

This post is part time (7 hours per week). It is not suitable for hybrid working and will be 100% on campus (in Edinburgh).

How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

We welcome informal enquiries about the role. Please contact Magdalena Swierzowicz Szopa, Building and Service Manager, at .

What 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. Full details are available on the staff benefits page and using the reward calculator to discover the value of 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 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.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 21st July 2026.

Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.

Interviews will be held week commencing 27th July 2026 (in person preferred; virtual available for accessibility reasons).