Job Description

Grade UE06: 34,132 to 39,355 per annum, pro-rata

CAHSS/Centre for Open Learning

Part-time: 28 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity:

The Centre for Open Learning are seeking to recruit a part-time Student Adviser.


Student Advisers are one of the first points of contact for students, providing guidance and support to those navigating the University support systems. Working closely with academic and professional services teams, the role will enable students to achieve their potential, as well as ensuring parity of experience for all students.


The post is open-ended and part-time (28 hours per week) as part of a job share. The successful candidate will be required to work Monday - Thursday. Student Advisers in COL support mainly campus-based students but we do offer the option for hybrid working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Knowledge of and sensitivity to the complex areas of student wellbeing and support Excellent active listening and communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure and being able to provide a safe, welcoming space for students in distress Ability to make decisions independently and prioritise workload whilst facing conflicting demands Constructive team player demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively

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Application Information:

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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, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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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

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note:

Closing date for applications is

12 May 2025

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