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:
Quality Officer
| Reference no. | NWH QUO 01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £29,662 - £31,018 per annum, pro-rata |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Working hours | 21 hours per week |
| Location | Thurso, Fort William or Stornoway |
| Closing Date | 5pm, Friday 10th April 2026 |
Position: We are seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Quality Officer to play a central role in upholding UHI North, West and Hebrides’ commitment to excellence. This position is critical to maintaining and enhancing the high-quality learning experience we deliver across the college and will be based at any of our three main UHI North, West and Hebrides campuses, Fort William, Stornoway, Thurso.
Responsibilities: As Quality Officer, you will lead the development, implementation, and continual review of quality assurance and enhancement policies, procedures, and processes. You’ll ensure our systems remain robust, current, and aligned with sector expectations.
What You’ll Do:
- Coordinate the effective flow of information between college teams and awarding bodies, ensuring full compliance with auditable quality assurance standards.
- Support staff in meeting quality requirements and preparing for external review activities.
- Lead the organisation of external examinations, ensuring a smooth, consistent, and professional experience for learners and colleagues.
Why Join Us: This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about quality, thrives on collaboration, and enjoys making a meaningful impact. You’ll be at the heart of supporting educational excellence and continuous improvement across the college.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold a relevant qualification in the subject area - at minimum HNC or have Quality Assurance and Enhancement prior knowledge. Along with previous experience of working in a busy office environment.
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.