Description Grade UE06 £33,882- £39,105 per annum CMVM- Edinburgh Medical School Full-time 35 hours per week Fixed-term for up to 15 months The Opportunity: Medical Education within Edinburgh Medical School invites applications for a full time Student Adviser to support students to fully participate and succeed in their chosen courses of study, working closely with University academic and support staff and external agencies as required. Student Advisers provide a first contact point 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 ensure parity of experience for all students. For further information or to discuss this post contact Neale Summers, N.Summersed.ac.uk. This post is full-time (35 hours per week. We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. There is however a minimum requirement to spend three days working on campus due to the nature of the role. Your skills and attributes for success: Knowledge of higher education Knowledge of and sensitivity to the complex areas of student wellbeing and support Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure Excellent active listening skills Strong commitment to equality and inclusion Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab). Application Process Please upload your CV and a supporting statement with details of how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required, and your motivation for applying for this post. Applications submitted without both documents will not be considered for interview. Within Medical Education we use competency-based interviews to evaluate candidates. Competency based interviews (sometimes known as situational or behavioural interviews) give us valuable insight into your preferred style of working and behaviours, to help us determine if you fit the values and cultures of Medical Education. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, feedback will only be provided to candidates interviewed. 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, 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) 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 14 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.