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 Learning Coordinator
| Reference no. | NWH WBLC 01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £31,567 - £33,405 per annum, pro-rata. Plus Islands Allowance if based in the Outer Hebrides |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Working hours | 17.5 hours per week, part-time |
| Location | Any UHI NWH Campus/Remote Working |
| Closing Date | 12pm, Friday 23rd January 2026 |
Position: We are seeking a Work Based Learning Coordinator to be based at any of our UHI North, West & Hebrides campuses/remote working.
Responsibilities: The post holders will be responsible for the coordination and support of Work-Based Learning to ensure UHI North, West & Hebrides is compliant in all relevant, centralised and local processes. You will ensure procedures and paperwork is kept up to date in accordance with SDS, SQA, Sector Skills Council and UHI requirements and contribute to the wider development and sustainability of the UHI NWH College.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will a minimum SCQF Level 7 qualification in a relevant subject area. You will have experience of SVQ/NVQ processes and working with a variety of internal and external groups. You will have good communication, organisational and digital skills. An understanding of FE/HE sector would be advantageous.
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
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.