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:
Oifigear Gàidhlig Gaelic Officer
| Reference no. | NWH GO 01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £35,039 - £37,849 gach bliadhna, pro rata (Cuibhreann Eileanach) £35,039 - £37,849 per annum, plus Islands Allowance if based at Stornoway |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Working hours | 35 uair Maireannach 35 hours per week, full-time |
| Location | Àrainn sam bith aig UHI a Tuath, an Iar is Innse Gall Islands Based |
| Closing Date | 12pm, Thursday 27th November 2025 |
Dreuchd: Tha sinn a’ sireadh Oifigear Gàidhlig a bhios stèidhichte aig àrainn sam bith de UHI a Tuath, an Iar is Innse Gall.
Dleastanasan: Bidh an neach san dreuchd an urra ri bhith a’ lìbhrigeadh gheallaidhean a tha ceangailte fon lagh aig a’ cholaiste a tha air am mìneachadh nar Plana Gàidhlig (GLP). Tha an dreuchd seo a’ toirt cothrom air leth buaidh shònraichte a thoirt air gleidheadh agus brosnachadh cànan is cultar na Gàidhlig taobh a-staigh co-theacsa foghlaim treas ìre, a’ gabhail a-steach a bhith a’ leasachadh agus a’ cumail suas ceanglaichean ri Plana Gàidhlig UHI san fharsaingeachd.
Teisteanasan, Eòlas agus Sgilean: Bidh Ceum, SCQF Ìre 9 no nas àirde, no co-ionann, aig na tagraichean freagarrach ann an cuspair iomchaidh (a’ gabhail a-steach foghlam, gnìomhachas, leasachadh coimhearsnachd no buidheann). Le co-dhiù trì bliadhna de eòlas obrach ann an dreuchd iomchaidh, le uallach airson leasachadh agus lìbhrigeadh phrògraman no seirbheisean iomchaidh.
Tha an dreuchd seo ag iarraidh gum bi an tagraiche soirbheachail fileanta sa Ghàidhlig.
Buannachdan a bhith ag obair dhuinne:
- 45 latha de shaor-làithean bliadhnail gach bliadhna (pro rata airson luchd-obrach pàirt-ùine) (luchd-taic)
- Sgeama Peinnsein Riaghaltas Ionadail (Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd) (luchd-taic)
- Lasachadh Ballrachd 10% aig Highlife na Gàidhealtachd
- Sgeama pàighidh tinneis obrach agus ullachaidhean airson fòrladh càirdeil do theaghlaichean
- Prògraman Taic Luchd-obrach agus Taic Luchd-obrach
- Sgeama Sochairean Cosnaidh a' gabhail a-steach sàbhalaidhean dòigh-beatha
- Sgeama Rothaireachd gu Obair
- £80 mu choinneamh cosgais glainneachan a dh'fheumar airson obair VDU
Gus iarrtas a chur a-steach: Airson tuairisgeul obrach slàn agus foirm-iarrtais, luchdaich sìos am pasgan aig: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) no cuir post-d gu recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
Position: We are seeking a Gaelic Officer to be Islands based.
Responsibilities: The post holders will be responsible for delivery of the college’s legally binding commitments set out within our Gaelic Language Plan (GLP). This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the preservation and promotion of Gaelic language and culture within a tertiary education context, including developing and maintaining links to the wider Gaelic Language Plan for UHI.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will have a Degree, SCQF Level 9 or above, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (including education, business, community or organisational development contexts). With a Minimum of three years’ work experience in a relevant role, with responsibility for development and delivery of relevant programmes or services.
This post requires the successful applicant to be a fluent Gaelic speaker.
Benefits of working for us:
- 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
- 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
- Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
- Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
- £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.