The School of History, Classics and Archaeology are looking for 4 Cultural Heritage Framework Programme (CHFP) assistants to join the CHFP project team.
The role
This post is a fixed term guaranteed hours post, the post will be for 100 hours from June or July 2024 for 12 months.
The CHFP Assistant will assist the CHFP Project Manager in providing and contributing to the provision of the websites run by the Cultural Heritage Framework Programme, as an official Action of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). The Assistant will have procedural and administrative responsibilities for the operation and functioning of the SeaVoice online platform, and administration related to CHFP activities.
Your skills and attributes for success
- Studied/studying (or equivalent) an ocean related topic
- Understanding of the concept of Marine Cultural Heritage
- Awareness and understanding of the Goals of the UN Ocean Decade
- Working knowledge of Word Systems, processes and procedures including standard software packages.
- Interest in sharing ocean science with the general public
As a valued member of our team you can expect
- A competitive salary £27,979- £32,332 per annum pro rata (Hourly Salary Range: £15.33- £17.72)
- 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 10 June 2024.
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Interviews will be held end of June or start of July.