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:
Work Based Assessor – Aquaculture
| Reference no. | NWH WBAA 01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £33,910 per annum, pro rata |
| Working hours | Varied hours on a casual contract |
| Location | Any UHI North, West and Hebrides Campus |
| Closing Date | Thursday 12th November 2026 |
Position: We are seeking a Work Based Assessor in Aquaculture, to be based at any of our NWH campuses.
Responsibilities: The post holder will be responsible for implementing and monitoring training, learning and assessment of workplace portfolios. To provide advice and support to candidates in the collection and presentation of a portfolio of evidence that meets the performance criteria and evidence requirements of their vocational qualification, and to carry out a fair, safe and reliable assessment of the candidate’s skills and knowledge.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold a relevant qualification in the subject area - at minimum SVQ Level 4 (SCQF Level 9) or have comparable knowledge and experience in the relevant industry and will ideally hold a valid workplace assessing or verifying qualification, although training can be given.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
- Salary: £33,910 per annum, pro rata
- Location: Any UHI North, West and Hebrides Campus
- Working Hours: Varied hours on a casual contract
- Closing Date: Thursday 12th November, 12 noon
Benefits of working for us:
- 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
To Apply: Apply via our recruitment portal, or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk for more information.
In line with our Equality and Diversity policy, UHI North, West and Hebrides is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated on the basis of their merits and abilities, and that unfair and unlawful discrimination is eliminated. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.