IT Hardware Supply Officer

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

Information Services Group / IT Infrastructure Department

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 12 months 

Help us redefine what is possible. Be part of something bigger.   

With roles from hospitality to research, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh.  We can offer you a career where you can flourish and make a real difference in the communities around us while contributing to the world at large.   

The University of Edinburgh is a world class organisation. We are a large organisation covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services we support the University’s research, learning and teaching activities, offering many career and role specialisms.   

The Opportunity:

As the IT Hardware Supply Officer, you will be responsible for providing an efficient, proactive, and organised logistical and technical support in the service of the University of Edinburgh’s IT hardware distribution. Includes ordering, stock control, supplier management, financial administration, commissioning and distribution of IT devices in an effective, customer focused and efficient timely manner. 

As this is an inventory control role, there is a requirement to work on-site 5 days per week in Edinburgh. 

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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 17 August 2026.

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Interviews will be held in person on 16 September 2026.