Grade UE06: £34,610 – £39,906 per annum

CAHSS / LLC / The Alwaleed Centre

Full-Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term 12 months

The Alwaleed Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World at the University of Edinburgh seeks to appoint a Project and Communications Officer to commence on 29th September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Opportunity:

A unique and exciting role in a dynamic research centre working with a variety of partners and stakeholders from within and beyond the University of Edinburgh.

The successful candidate will develop and deliver the Alwaleed Centre’s yearly programme of outreach events and activities aimed at promoting a better understanding of Islam and the Muslim world to a variety of audiences beyond the University of Edinburgh. They will also play a central role in coordinating projects and producing dynamic online content for the Alwaleed Cultural Network – a unique network of universities, museums and cultural institutions working across three continents.

The is a full-time role (35 hours per week) and is fixed term for a period of 12 months. The role combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Excellent planning and organisational skills.
Ability to develop and manage relationships with partners and stakeholders in a variety of academic and non-academic environments.
Experience of working in cross-cultural contexts.
Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.
A flexible, positive, friendly approach and a proactive team player
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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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, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. 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)

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 18th August 2025.

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Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 8th September 2025.

The HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World is an interdisciplinary research, teaching and outreach centre at the University of Edinburgh, most closely associated to the Department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies. The Edinburgh Alwaleed Centre is committed to encouraging a better understanding of contemporary Islam and the globalised Muslim world through ground-breaking research, dynamic teaching and innovative public engagement projects: www.alwaleed.ed.ac.uk

The Edinburgh Alwaleed Centre plays a leading role in the Alwaleed Cultural Network which brings together leading academic centres and cultural institutions spanning three continents: www.alwaleedculturalnetwork.org

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