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The Estates Department of the University of Edinburgh is recruiting for a Management Assistant to the Estates Finance Team, providing direct PA support to Head of Estates Finance, and general administrative support to the Estates Finance Team.

We are looking for a candidate with relevant PA experience in a similar role. You will be well organised, self-motivated and an excellent communicator. You will have a high degree of computer literacy, with experience of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.

This post is full-time at 35 hours per week, on a hybrid working arrangement.

Your skills and attributes for success

  • Strong PA/business support skills.
  • Strong IT skills, including comprehensive knowledge of a variety of software packages.
  • Sound educational background with excellent written and numeracy skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build a strong network of contacts and maintain positive working relationships, together with excellent organisational and time management skills including the ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to use initiative and be self-motivating.

What we offer

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of £25,742 to £29,605.
  • 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)