Operations Project Officer

Fixed term contract - temporary

Full time - 35 hours per week

We are looking for an Operations Project Officer to join the Professional Services team in the School of Chemistry.

The opportunity:

We’re looking for a problem solver who enjoys getting involved in a variety of projects and is skilled at keeping people and processes on track to address operational challenges and opportunities. In this post, you will gain exposure to a range of business support operations within higher education including: finance, staffing, administration, governance, reporting, website and sustainability. You’ll be part of a professional services team that is passionately committed to delivering excellent service and a great experience for our staff and students.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) for 12 months from 1^st May 2025 (successful candidate must be able to take up post by 19^th May 2025). We are open to considering fractional (0.8/0.9) 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. Our expectation is that you will be able to attend our physical base in the Joseph Black building (King’s Buildings), at least three days per week. Informal enquiries can be made to Diane Gill, Director of Professional Services, diane.gill@ed.ac.uk.

The salary for this post is £33,882 to £39,105 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Flexible and adaptable, you are confident learning as you go
• Enjoys variety and working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Can-do attitude and enthusiasm to try new approaches
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• Strong planning and organisational skills

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