Project Support Officer – Access to High Demand Professions

University of Edinburgh Information Services Group

Project Support Officer providing administrative support for Access to High Demand Professions project. Assisting students with applications to Higher Education in high-demand subject areas.

Posted 6/25/2026part-time🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £29,588 - £33,951 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative and event support to Access to High Demand Professions (AHDP)
Work on Access to Creative Education Scotland (ACES) Edinburgh as well as Reach Edinburgh
Contribute to supporting eligible school pupils with their application to Higher Education in high-demand subject areas
Support regular events, including the ACES Portfolio Preparation Programme

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of, and empathy for, the student groups targeted within Widening Participation programmes
Team player who strives to support colleagues as well as external audiences
Very good written and oral communication skills
Excellent IT skills and working knowledge of MS Office packages
Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) check will also be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development and subject matter expertise
Flexible/hybrid where the roles allow
Variety every day
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.

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Soft Skills

team playerwritten communicationoral communicationempathy

Certifications

Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) check