Job Description
Grade UE06: £34,132 to £39,355 per annum, pro-rata if part time
CMVM / Edinburgh Medical School
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended (permanent)
Edinburgh Medical School are seeking an Executive Assistant to the Head of School, a pivotal role supporting the School’s leadership and providing vital administration support to the Edinburgh Medical School.
The Opportunity
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is
£34,132 to £39,355 per annum.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- 3+ years’ experience working as a Personal Assistant at a senior level
- Demonstrable ability to work independently and juggle a changing workload
- Detail-oriented, with demonstrable problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management skills
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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 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
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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 18 July 2025
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About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
Formally established in 1726, Edinburgh Medical School is one of two schools at the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine , the other being the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
Edinburgh Medical School is a large medical school by UK standards, spread across several campuses at the BioQuarter, Western General Hospital, the University central area and Royal Edinburgh Hospital. We deliver a first-class education in first-class facilities by dedicated people who are at the cutting edge.
We offer an excellent experience in an environment where research is cherished and prosecuted. We believe research is an important component of the life of every student, equipping them to effect real change in the world in whatever context they end up working.
The School Is Divided Into Three Deaneries
the Deanery of Clinical Sciences, which is largely based on the BioQuarter site
the Deanery of Biomedical Sciences, which is mainly based around the George Square campus in the centre of Edinburgh
the Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences.
For more information visit https://www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/edinburgh-medical-school/about
