Schools Programme Adviser

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site. 

The Role

We are currently seeking a Schools Programme Advisor to join us on a permanent basis. This is a critical role to support young people who studying at UHI Inverness as part of their Senior Phase (S4-6) whilst still at school. We have circa 600 school pupils engaging in a range of courses across SCQF Level 2-7 in a wide range of subjects. Working in partnership with colleagues in Highland schools, this role provides important on-programme support to our school pupil students to support their engagement, successful outcomes and progression.

We seek someone who is enthusiastic in supporting young people during their journey at UHI Inverness and helping individuals to achieve their best. Bringing compassion and understanding to the challenges which some young people face, we seek someone who will work collaboratively with other colleagues and school-based partners to support our school pupil students to successfully achieve.

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG scheme membership prior to commencing employment.

Shortlisting will take place on 5^th August

Interviews will be held on 9^th August

If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department on recruitment.ic@uhi.ac.uk or on 01463 273210.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview. 

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