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Be part of something bigger.\nWe offer careers and roles in just about every area you can think of. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your current specialism, explore a new challenge, or broaden your experience, we offer opportunities where you can flourish and make a real difference. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their abilities and experiences to our organisation, helping us thrive and innovate together.\nYour skills and attributes for success:\nWell developed customer service approach.\nGood oral and written communication skills.\nHigh levels of accuracy and numeracy.\nGood planning and organisational skills.\nPeople 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.\nDiscover more about working at the University of Edinburgh on our Jobs website\nA career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:\nProfessional development and subject matter expertise \nOpportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience \nVariety every day \nThis post is full-time (35 hours per week).\nView the full job description (opens in a new browser tab)\nHow to apply\nPlease include the following documents in your application:\n- CV\n- Cover letter\nAs a valued member of our team, you can expect:\nA competitive salary. \nAn exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. \nTo be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.\nComprehensive 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 (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. \nChampioning equality, diversity, and inclusion\nThe 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.\nPrior 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)\nThe 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. 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