Communications Officer – ClimateXChange bei Edinburgh University Group
Edinburgh University Group · Edinburgh, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Edinburgh
Grade UE06: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum, pro-rata
Science and Engineering / School of Geosciences
Part-time: 28 hours per week
Fixed term: until 31 March 2026
The Opportunity:
ClimateXChange – Scotland’s Centre of Expertise connecting climate change research and policy – is looking for a dynamic communications officer with a passion for climate communications and a flair for telling powerful impact stories. You will join the busy ClimateXChange team to support the planning and delivery of communications and engagement activities across all our projects connecting climate change research and policy.
This post is part-time (28 hours per week). We are 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 £34,610 to £39,906 per annum (pro rata).
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Very strong written and verbal communications skills
- Experience of writing and editing for a policy audience
- Experience using a range of communications channels and online platforms to create engaging, accessible content
- Highly organised and able to manage and prioritise a busy workload
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Please apply by submitting a CV and a cover letter.
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 right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
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.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 6 October 2025.
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Interviews will be held on 16 October 2025.
