Alumni Engagement and Fundraising Ambassador

UE03: £ 24,729 - £ 25,804 per annum pro rata

USG / Development and Alumni

Guaranteed hours: 60 hours per year

Fixed term: Duration of studies

The Opportunity: 

 

You will get paid to discuss your experiences as a student, while listening to graduates reminisce fondly about their time in Edinburgh at the University. Ultimately you will be asking the alumni if they would be willing to make a regular donation to one of the University of Edinburgh’s fundraising priorities

• Flexible working conditions around your studies. 
• An opportunity to give back to the University that is providing your future.
• Ensuring the University remains a world leading provider of education.

This post is a part-time (60 Guaranteed Hours per year) role for current undergraduate or postgraduate students at the University of Edinburgh.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong self-discipline, resilience and a desire to succeed
• Confident and eager negotiator
• Emotionally intelligent
• Positive mindset with a desire to learn

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 How to apply: 

• CV
• Cover letter outlining why you meet the criteria for this role

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £13.55 per hour (plus £2.45 per hour holiday pay) 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community

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) 

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 21 September 2026.

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Invitations to Assessment Centre and Interviews will be sent 25 September 2026.

Assessment Centre and Interviews will be held in the week commencing 5 October 2026.