Alwaleed Centre Outreach and Projects Coordinator

Job title:

Alwaleed Centre Outreach and Projects Coordinator

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:UE05: £27,979 – £32,332 pro rata per annum.College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures, Alwaleed Centre.Full-time 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week).Fixed Term for 22 Months from 01/08/2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.The Alwaleed Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World at the University of Edinburgh seeks to appoint an Outreach and Projects Coordinator to commence on 1 August 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.The Opportunity:This is 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 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:The Edinburgh Centre is part of a wider Alwaleed Cultural Network which brings together leading academic centres and cultural institutions spanning three continents: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 audiences beyond the University of Edinburgh. They will also be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration of the Centre including all financial transactions, procurement, travel and accommodation bookings for staff and visitors as well as the updating of the Centre’s website and social media.The is a part-time role (21 hours per week) and is fixed term for a period of 22 months. The role combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.We welcome applications for this post from all qualified candidates and particularly welcome applications from members of minority ethnic groups, who are currently under-represented in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.Informal inquiries may be directed to .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.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible, positive, friendly approach and a proactive team player

Click for a copy of the full job description. If you already hold a contract of employment with the University of Edinburgh, you should apply for this role via the Internal Applications Portal .As a valued member of our team you can expect: (Can be tailored)A competitive salary of £27,979 – £32,332 pro rata per annumAn exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.To be part of a diverse and vibrant international communityComprehensive 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 (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe 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 (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.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 23:59 GMT. 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 as soon as possible after the closing date.If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our webpages.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) is one of the largest Schools in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. We are an international community at the heart of the main University campus, drawing connections between people and cultures both within and beyond our School, and thriving on our place in a global festival city. Based in George Square, we are surrounded by world-class resources and collections.Teaching and LearningWe offer one of the widest range of languages of any UK university, teaching all six official languages of the United Nations, and eight of the languages of the European Union.Based in the first UNESCO City of Literature, we are home to the oldest department of English Literature in the UK – one of the longest established in the world – and the oldest Celtic department in Scotland. Arabic has been taught here for over 260 years.With over 100 undergraduate programmes, many offered with partner Schools in our College, we encourage flexible, interdisciplinary learning. Our four-year undergraduate degrees are specifically designed to enable choice and broaden minds.Our large postgraduate community comprises students on taught and research masters programmes, as well as a highly active group of PhD candidates. At postgraduate level, we are a leading centre for the study of film, including exhibition and curation, and for comparative literature, intermediality, and translation studies.ResearchLLC is home to many research centres and networks. Often highly interdisciplinary, these groups bring together researchers at all career stages with partners and stakeholders on a range of activities.In the last Research Excellence Framework (REF) over 70% of the School’s research activity was rated world leading or internationally excellent (3* or 4*).

Expected salary

£27979 – 32332 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Thu, 23 May 2024 01:08:09 GMT

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