Edinburgh Jobs
Edinburgh is the UK's second-largest financial centre and a growing tech hub. Browse live listings across finance, tech, universities, and more — and let Autoply apply to hundreds of roles overnight.
Jobs in Edinburgh by sector
Salary ranges reflect 25th–75th percentile for Edinburgh-based roles.
Finance & Asset Management
Fund Manager, Analyst, Actuary, Risk, Compliance
£30,000–£130,000
Charlotte Square, the Haymarket. Standard Life, Baillie Gifford, abrdn.
Tech & Startups
Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Product Manager, DevOps
£40,000–£100,000
CodeBase, Quartermile. Skyscanner, FanDuel, Registered Office.
University & Research
Lecturer, Research Fellow, Lab Technician, Admin
£28,000–£75,000
University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh Napier, Queen Margaret.
Tourism & Hospitality
Hotel Manager, Events Coordinator, Tour Guide, F&B Manager
£22,000–£45,000
Festival season peaks Aug. Year-round tourism, hotels, and event venues.
Public Sector
Policy Adviser, Civil Servant, Analyst, Communications
£28,000–£65,000
Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, NHS Scotland HQ.
Creative & Media
Designer, Producer, Content Creator, Marketing Manager
£25,000–£60,000
Publishing houses, BBC Scotland, STV, and Edinburgh's festival ecosystem.
Edinburgh job areas
Where the major employers are based and how to get there.
| Area | Sector focus | Transport |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Square / New Town | Asset management, finance, legal | Central — walking distance from Waverley/Haymarket |
| Quartermile / Lauriston | Tech startups, creative agencies | 10 min walk from Waverley station |
| Edinburgh Park | Corporate HQs, financial services | Tram + rail direct from city centre |
| Old Town / South Bridge | University, tourism, hospitality | Central — Waverley station, buses |
| Leith / Ocean Terminal | Creative, food & drink, startups | Tram line from city centre, 15 min |
Getting a job in Edinburgh — what actually works
Edinburgh punches above its weight in finance. The city manages over £1 trillion in assets, making it one of Europe's top financial centres. Baillie Gifford, abrdn, and Standard Life are headquartered here. If you're in asset management, insurance, or actuarial work, Edinburgh rivals London with significantly lower living costs.
The tech scene is growing fast. CodeBase is Europe's largest tech incubator. FanDuel, Skyscanner, and dozens of AI startups call Edinburgh home. University of Edinburgh's informatics department feeds a steady stream of talent — and jobs — into the local market.
Competition is real but manageable. Edinburgh roles attract fewer applications than London equivalents — typically 80–200 per role. Autoply helps you apply at volume overnight, with each application tailored to the specific role and delivered to the person hiring.
Edinburgh vs Glasgow — which is better for your career?
Edinburgh leads in finance, tourism, and government. Glasgow leads in engineering, creative industries, and healthcare. Both have strong tech scenes. Edinburgh salaries are slightly higher on average, but Glasgow's lower rent means your take-home stretches further. Many professionals live in one city and commute to the other — the train takes 50 minutes.
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