Created on: 06 Jul 2010 | Last modified: 04 Jul 2025
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 £29,856 - £36,372
We are currently seeking a full time Administrative Assistant to join our busy Education & Equality Department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for administrative work relating to the national Education Committee and its sub-committees, and certain national Networks. They will also provide assistance to the Professional Learning Co-ordinators in relation to the administration of professional learning events and activities for EIS members, and will have responsibility for maintaining relevant areas of the EIS website.
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.
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.
Benefits include a final salary superannuation scheme and 23 days’ (rising to 32) annual leave plus 14 days’ public holidays.
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 using the application form below, is Friday 1 August 2025. CV’s will not be considered.
Please send completed application forms by email to Millie Bradbury at mbradbury@eis.org.uk