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Job type
Full-time
Location
Old College South Bridge, Edinburgh
Benefits
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Annual leave
Employee discount
Company pension
Full job description
Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum
Communications and Marketing Department
Full time: 35 hours per week
Open ended: permanent contract
The Opportunity:
The successful applicant will work with colleagues from across the University, and with partners in other organisations, to undertake key projects that ensure that Gaelic is a visible language on our campuses and its culture is promoted across Edinburgh. They will develop Gaelic-related academic, cultural and social activities for our students, staff and local community and promote these through the University’s Gaelic social media channels. They will also play an important role in monitoring and evaluating activity against the objectives of the Gaelic Language Plan.
Working within the Stakeholder Relations and Community teams, the post-holder will also provide content for the Edinburgh Local social media channels and attend meetings and events with city stakeholder groups as well as leading on the University’s annual Doors Open Day programme.
They will also look at upcoming issues which could be of potential interest to the University and our community stakeholders from across the city and flag these to colleagues in a timely manner.
More information on the Gaelic Language Plan and Community Plan can be found at:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/about/gaelic/plan
https://www.ed.ac.uk/local/our-community-plan
View the full job description
How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- 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, 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 our staff benefits page 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 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
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore 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 Friday 13 th February 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held in February 2026.
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Job type
Full-time
Location
Old College South Bridge, Edinburgh
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Annual leave
Employee discount
Company pension
Full job description
Grade UE06: £34,610 - £39,906 per annum
Communications and Marketing Department
Full time: 35 hours per week
Open ended: permanent contract
The Opportunity:
The successful applicant will work with colleagues from across the University, and with partners in other organisations, to undertake key projects that ensure that Gaelic is a visible language on our campuses and its culture is promoted across Edinburgh. They will develop Gaelic-related academic, cultural and social activities for our students, staff and local community and promote these through the University’s Gaelic social media channels. They will also play an important role in monitoring and evaluating activity against the objectives of the Gaelic Language Plan.
Working within the Stakeholder Relations and Community teams, the post-holder will also provide content for the Edinburgh Local social media channels and attend meetings and events with city stakeholder groups as well as leading on the University’s annual Doors Open Day programme.
They will also look at upcoming issues which could be of potential interest to the University and our community stakeholders from across the city and flag these to colleagues in a timely manner.
More information on the Gaelic Language Plan and Community Plan can be found at:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/about/gaelic/plan
https://www.ed.ac.uk/local/our-community-plan
View the full job description
How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- 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, 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 our staff benefits page 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 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
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore 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 Friday 13 th February 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held in February 2026.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Gaelic and Community Relations Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Edinburgh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
