Work Based Assessor Carpentry and Joinery

Fixed term for 3 months, variable hours

Up to 35 hours per week for the first 4 weeks after appointment, variable thereafter.

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in Scotland’s newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands.

We are looking for a Work Based Assessor in the area of Carpentry and Joinery. The role will involve conducting work-based assessments and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation for candidates undertaking vocational qualifications; to develop industry and employer links and generate new business for the college.

You should be appropriately qualified with ideally a certificate in Carpentry & Joinery at SVQ L3 or PDA level 7 or equivalent apprenticeship / time-served qualification. Having any of the following assessor or verifier qualifications would be an advantage - D32 D33 D34, or A Units and V units or more recent assessor/verifier awards. A current driving licence and an ability and willingness to travel to assess candidates is also a necessary requirement.

This post is variable hours up to 35 hours per week, providing a variety of working hour options for applicants, thus potentially suited to someone self-employed, with an ability to work part of the week with UHI Perth.

Please note this post is for 3 months in the first instance, this may be extended further but this is not guaranteed.

Closing date:  23:45 on Tuesday 6 January 2026.

Interview date: Tuesday 13 January 2026.

This post undertakes regulated work with children, and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children.

Job Profile: Job Profile document.pdf

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