Wellbeing Adviser

Wellbeing Adviser

University of Edinburgh
• Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

UE06: 34610 to 39906 per annum – University Secretary’s Group / Student Wellbeing Service – Open Ended Contract – Permanent – Full Time – 35 hours.

We are looking for an individual to work proactively with students struggling with their mental health or wellbeing and who are having difficulty engaging with the range of wellbeing service provided through the University and external services. You will be enthusiastic, motivated and empathetic, with relevant experience to support students with mental health and wellbeing related concerns. This post is in person and on campus.

A fantastic opportunity to support students to fully participate and succeed in their chosen courses of study, working closely with University academic and support staff and external agencies as required. You will proactively work with students identified as having difficulty engaging with their studies due to mental health or wellbeing issues to ensure they are connected to the right support both academically and for their wellbeing.

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the complex areas of student wellbeing and support
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to remain calm and centre the needs of the student, providing a safe and welcoming space for students in distress.
• Understanding of professional boundaries and ability to set boundaries within a professional role
• Demonstrable skills in assessing the support a student may require within a framework
• Ability to prioritize workloads and deliver support within the parameters set by the Lead Wellbeing Adviser.

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

• 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, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives.

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 are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The closing date for applications is 12th November 2025
. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 1st December 2025.

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.