Grade U03 Salary: £24,729-£26,320. The role will be offered on a pro-rata basis, at spinal point 10 (£24,729) College of Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry, Marketing, Recruitment and Communication Team Fixed term contract, 3 hours per week in term time academic year 2026/27 Project begins 9th November 2026 for semester 1 then extends to 31st May 2027 The Opportunity:

Chemistry Digital Content Creators - Shape what happens next. Be part of something bigger

The School of Chemistry is looking current Student Ambassadors interested in creating engaging social media content, (reels and posts) for our Instagram channel. The project`s objective is to showcase the authentic student-created and student-led digital content highlighting the School of Chemistry student experience. The project`s goal is to help engage with prospective students and their supporters to help them better understand what studying Chemistry in Edinburgh is like from our students` perspective. The post-holders will research different social media trends and be supported to prepare engaging content to inspire prospective students and offer holders to study Chemistry with us. The postholders will work closely with the School`s Marketing, Recruitment and Communications team to showcase the school`s sense of community and what you love about life studying Chemistry and living in Edinburgh. Guidance will be given around equipment/editing. For inspiration please visit the School Instagram to view our current content.

This exciting opportunity is open to all School of Chemistry undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh. It assumes an equivalent of 3 hours work per week to complete the project and can be flexible to fit around the postholder`s studying and other commitments.

The successful applicants must be in Edinburgh during the project.

Informal enquiries about the role are very welcome - you can contact for further information.

Make a meaningful impact

Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing.

This post is part time (3 hours per week).

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, 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 ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the 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 a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ 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 ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab)

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 9 November.
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Interviews will be held TBA

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