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:
Project Assistant
| Reference no. | NWH PRJA 01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £31,458 per annum, Plus Islands Allowance |
| Duration | Fixed Term from January 2026 to MAy 2027 |
| Working hours | 35 hours per week, full-time |
| Location | Cnoc Soillier |
| Closing Date | 12pm, Friday 17th October 2025 |
Position: We are seeking a Project Assistant to be based at our Cnoc Soilleir campus to support delivery of the Barra and Harris Unearthed project.
Barra & Harris Unearth Project:
Barra and Harris Unearthed builds on the learnings, expertise and experiences gained from a previous successful project, the Uist Virtual Archaeological Project: https://linktr.ee/uistunearthed. Expanding on concepts developed in this previous project, Barra and Harris Unearthed will create six augmented reality (AR) reconstructions of archaeological sites and other audiovisual content – three in Barra, and three in Harris, informed by archaeological research. All digital content will be accessed by smart devices via an app. A digital overlay of information on users’ surroundings will be ‘triggered’ by landscape locations at the six sites. Through the app, visitors will access detailed bilingual textual and audiovisual information about the sites and their history. The AR reconstructions will be complemented by a multimedia experience to be installed in local museums and other spaces across the Outer Hebrides and further afield. The project is supported by Historic Environment Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, The National Lottery Heritage Project, the SSEN Transmission’s Regional Community Benefit Fund, and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. It will run from July 2025 – July 2028.
Responsibilities: The post holders will be responsible for carrying out desk-based research required for the successful development and delivery of the augmented reality smart device app and the mixed media exhibitions. You will liase with app developers to ensure accurate archaeological information is communicated through reconstructions and consult community groups and local schools during product development workshops.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold a Degree level qualification in Archaeology. You will have experience of working with community groups and archaeology or heritage sectors. You should have excellent communication, organisational and research and analytical skills. Knowledge and understanding of Scottish Archaeology is essential.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
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.