Created on: 06 Jul 2010 | Last modified: 19 Jan 2026
The EIS is Scotland's largest and most influential trade union and professional organisation for teachers and lecturers, with over 60,000 members working in all education sectors.
Salary £42,900 - £48,504
We are currently seeking a full time Administrative Assistant to lead our busy Membership Department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and management of the membership database, administration of annual elections and EIS diary procurement.
They will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the membership department staff (currently 3) and departmental activity including monitoring subscription income, processing of bulk emails and providing support to other departments for the recruitment of new members.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a high standard of communication skills, commitment to team working, close attention to detail, and expertise in using Microsoft Office.
Benefits include a final salary superannuation scheme and 23 days’ (rising to 32) annual leave plus 14 days’ public holidays.
This is a full-time position, based in the EIS HQ in central Edinburgh. However, the Institute has a Flexible Working Patterns policy, offering all members of staff a high degree of flexibility over the location at which work is carried out, subject to the overall requirements of the EIS and its members.
As a trade union employer, the EIS is committed to the principles of social justice and equality. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of any protected characteristics.
The closing date for applications, which must be submitted on the application form below, is Monday 9 February 2026. CV’s will not be considered.
Please send completed application forms to Lynsey Higgins at lhiggins@eis.org.uk.