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ClimateXChange Project Manager - Climate Resilience and Social Change

The University of Edinburgh - CSE - School of GeoSciences

Location: Edinburgh, Hybrid
Salary: £50,253 to £61,759 per annum pro-rata if part-time (Grade 8)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 6th May 2026
Closes: 26th May 2026
Job Ref: 14083

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for 8 months

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The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our student’s performance and wellbeing.

The opportunity:

ClimateXChange - Scotland’s Centre of Expertise connecting climate change research and policy - are looking for an experienced project manager with solid knowledge of the Scottish climate policy landscape and a passion for connecting climate science and policy. You will join the busy ClimateXChange team to plan and manage research and knowledge exchange activities across climate resilience and social change.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The salary for this post is £50,253 - £61,759 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Extensive experience in a role connecting research and policy.

Demonstrable research project management experience.

Excellent understanding of the Scottish adaptation and resilience policy landscape, and wider climate policy landscaped as linked to social change.

Proven track record of writing for a policy audience, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to network and build up a solid base of trusted contacts.

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