84 jobs in The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh, in partnership with Childlight, invites applications for an Epidemiologist (Hidden Populations). This fixed-term role advances methodological work to improve visibility and inclusion of children living with disabilities in global data systems.

You will develop proof-of-concept indicators, support disaggregation and statistical analysis, and contribute to guidance for data collection and analysis across international datasets.

Edinburgh Innovations seeks a Venture Creation Lead to turn University of Edinburgh research into ventures with real-world impact. You will own opportunities from idea to company formation, working directly with academic founders to shape options and validate commercial potential.

This role spans AI/software/SaaS to health tech, offering breadth, autonomy and visibility as you translate innovation into societal and economic value.

Venture Creation Lead

Join Edinburgh Innovations to help turn exceptional University of Edinburgh research into new ventures with real-world impact. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys ownership, pace and variety—working directly with academic founders to shape opportunities, test commercial potential and help build companies rooted in know‑how, software and AI.

You will work across a broad and stimulating mix of ideas, from AI/ML and scientific SaaS to digital health, edtech and social enterprise, supporting ventures from early validation through to company formation. It is a role with genuine breadth, autonomy and visibility, offering the chance to work alongside outstanding researchers and help create companies with strong potential for societal and commercial impact.

• A builder at heart: perhaps a former founder, startup operator, venture builder or venture creation professional who enjoys turning ideas into action.
• Commercially minded, with strong judgement on what makes an opportunity viable, investable and worth pursuing.
• Comfortable working with academics and technical founders, with the ability to challenge constructively, build trust and support others to succeed.
• Confident across customer discovery, market validation, business models and the early steps of company formation.
• Energised by working across a wide range of sectors and technologies, rather than specialising narrowly in one domain.
• Practical, adaptable and delivery-focused, with the resilience to work well in a lean, fast‑moving environment where initiative and follow‑through matter.

• A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• An exciting, positive, and creative workplace that’s as rewarding as it is challenging.
• A generous 40 days of combined annual leave and public holiday entitlement.
• A comprehensive benefits package including defined contribution pension scheme (currently 3.5/4.5% employee and 9/14.5% employer contributions), family‑friendly policies, flexible working options, and more.
• Ongoing support to develop your skills, grow your career, and recognise your achievements.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. At EI we celebrate diversity and actively seek to create a team that reflects our communities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities because different perspectives make us stronger.

• You work well with others, build strong relationships, and believe that teamwork drives better outcomes.
• You’re curious, creative, and not afraid to challenge the norm to find smarter solutions.
• You take responsibility for your work, follow through on commitments, and are driven to deliver results.
• You seek feedback, grow from experiences, and are always looking to improve.
• You genuinely care about the impact of your work on colleagues, customers and the wider community.

Please submit your CV and covering letter that tells us why you’re interested in the role and how your skills and experience make you a strong fit.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. You will be required to provide documentation as part of the recruitment process to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 21 August 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your local time zone. Interviews will be held early‑mid September.

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a part-time, fixed-term role in USG / Student Support Operations / Registry Services. You will ensure tuition fee data accuracy for prospective and on‑programme students, performing monthly reconciliations of fee income from UK bodies and liaising with funding bodies to resolve discrepancies.

You will also create and report accurate records for sponsors and tuition fee debt, coordinating with the Finance Department to support clean, auditable

Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum pro rata

USG / Student Support Operations / Registry Services

Part-time: 28 hours per week

Fixed-term: 9 months

In this fixed‑term role in our busy Fees and Student Support Team, you will be key in ensuring the accuracy of tuition fee data for prospective and on‑programme students by providing high quality support. You will ensure monthly reconciliations are completed on tuition fee income from UK Government bodies and resolve any discrepancies promptly, making required adjustments to tuition fee records or liaising with funding bodies to ensure accurate assessment of student funding. The post-holder will ensure the creation and reporting of accurate records for sponsors and tuition fee debt coordinating with the Finance Department and other colleagues, as needed.

• Good numeracy skills and basic knowledge of financial accounting principles.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and experience of working as part of a team in a customer‑focussed environment.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end reconciliation process.
• Analytical skills, including Microsoft Excel skills to create and analyse multiple data sources.
• Ability to work with large datasets accurately and efficiently.
• Experience of University of Edinburgh systems, including EUCLID/SITS/People and Money, is desirable.

• 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, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of its 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.

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.

Grade UE04: £26,093 – £28,778 per annum

CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events / Finance Operations

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent) contract

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Financial Operations Team at Accommodation, Catering & Events. You will undertake a wide range of Finance Operations processes within the ACE Satellite Team, including maximising the collection of payments from commercial businesses, allocation of monies collected and Accounts Payables activities and contribute to the provision of consistent Finance Operations services across the University.

• A professional approach teamed with a passion for exemplary customer service.
• Experience in a Finance role or a relevant qualification.
• Team player mentality.
• A desire to learn new skills and gain valuable experience.

• 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, 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 and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

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.

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.

The closing date for applications is 31st July 2026.

Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.

Job Description

Grade: UE04: £26,093 – £28,778 per annum

Department: CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events / Finance Operations

Full‑time: 35 hours per week

Contract: Open‑ended (permanent)

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Rent Payment Team, which forms part of the Finance Operations – ACE Satellite Team.

Due to the nature of the position, you must be confident in your abilities to communicate and have good problem‑solving skills. This is essential as you will be working as a team and from time to time you may be required to work on your own initiative.

• Be responsible for the cash collection and management of overdue balances of student accommodation and related fees – requires good organisation and administration skills.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers to facilitate prompt collections and resolve disputes.
• Help prepare automatic payment collection (direct debit and recurring card).

As part of the Finance Operations Team, we are working collaboratively to improve our flexibility and resilience, whilst ensuring that we are providing expert support at all times.

Full training will be provided to the successful candidate in all aspects of the role including the current operating systems used.

• 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, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

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. 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.

The closing date for applications is 31 st July 2026.

Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Rent Payment Team within the Finance Operations – ACE Satellite Team. The role involves cash collection, handling overdue balances, and supporting direct debit and recurring card collections.

We value good communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work both in a team and independently. Full training will be provided.

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Financial Operations Team within Accommodation, Catering & Events. This full-time role (35 hours/week) offers an open-ended contract and a starting salary in the UE04 grade.

You will handle a variety of Finance Operations tasks, including payments collection, allocations, and accounts payable, contributing to unified service across ACE and the University.