Career development

Continue to grow at the University of Edinburgh

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At the University of Edinburgh, we are dedicated to helping every colleague achieve their full potential. Whether you are beginning your career or building on your existing skills, our development opportunities are designed to help you grow, connect, and succeed. Our development opportunities on offer to you include: 

  • Online learning: flexible courses covering professional and personal development, governance, sustainability  and data skills
  • Leadership and management programmes: develop skills for aspiring managers, current managers, and senior leaders
  • Senior leadership talks: gain insights and inspiration from our senior leaders
  • Staff scholarships and access to moocs and short courses 
  • Equality diversity and inclusion and Neuroinclusion development: participate in workshops and talks to support inclusive leadership
  • Career guidance and feedback: access resources, annual review support, and 360-degree feedback
  • Coaching and networking: One-to-one coaching and events to help you grow and connect with colleagues.

Alongside our core development support, there are role-specific opportunities focused on building skills and fostering career development including: 

  • The Technician Commitment, as a proud signatory the University of Edinburgh is dedicated to supporting technicians at every stage. With clear, transparent career pathways, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, develop, and be recognised for the vital work you do.

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