UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Communications Lead
| Reference no. | NWH CM 01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £42,365 - £45,043 per annum |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Working hours | 35 hours per week |
| Location | Any North, West and Hebrides campus |
| Closing Date | 5pm, Friday 29th May 2026 |
Position: Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for shaping narratives and making a real difference? We're looking for a dynamic Communications Lead to join our professional marketing and communications team at UHI North, West and Hebrides, helping to deliver impactful internal and external communications during an exciting period of growth.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will plan, develop and manage a comprehensive programme of communications and engagement activity in line with the overall marketing strategy, with a focus on:
+Developing and delivering strategic communications that support organisational growth and connect with a wide range of audiences.
+Contributing to professional corporate communications services across website, brand, public relations and Gaelic.
+Supporting a broad range of public relations functions including media relations, social media and events.
+Supporting and strengthening communications across UHI's network of academic partners, contributing to a cohesive and integrated approach in line with the UHI Transformation project.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidate will hold a relevant degree level education preferably in communications, public relations or a related and appropriate field or equivalent professional experience. You will have significant experience in a communication and/or public relations related role for a minimum of 5 years.
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack below or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk:
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.