Description This is an opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming team of staff providing support to students across the full student lifecycle in the School of Law. Working in a fast-paced environment, Student Advisers provide guidance and support to all students, including additional assistance where needed, in navigating University support systems. The role encompasses pastoral support and administrative work. This post is open ended (permanent) and full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. Student Advisers in Law support mainly campus-based students, so requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis, a mix of remote and regular on-campus working) are typically limited to 1 day a week from home. The salary for this post is UE06 £33,882 to £39,105 per annum Your skills and attributes for success: Knowledge of and sensitivity to the complex areas of student wellbeing and support Experience of working independently and ability to prioritise workloads in the face of conflicting demands Excellent interpersonal skills - remaining calm under pressure, being able to provide a safe and welcoming space for students in distress Constructive team player, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) Application Information Please apply with a CV and cover letter indicating how you meet the Knowledge, Skills, and Experience outlined in the job description. We invite candidates to use their cover letter to highlight professional and personal experiences that may be relevant to the role. Law interview panels will take submitted documents into account when assessing applications in line with the listed criteria, including acknowledging areas of potential impact such as caring responsibilities, family leave, and gealth related matters, 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. 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 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) 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 The closing date for applications is 13 February 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. Interviews are expected to be held in mid-March.