About us: UHI North, West and Hebrides, a partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, has over 600 staff, 19 campuses, and circa 9000 students. We cover an area larger than Wales and encompass more than 40% of Scotland’s coastline. As Scotland’s newest college, we are at the forefront of pioneering distinctive and sustainable learning, research, and knowledge exchange for our country’s rural and island communities, with national and international reach.
Position: We are seeking an Engagement Lead, to be based at our Thurso, Dornoch & Alness campuses.
Responsibilities:
1. To engage with schools in the campus areas, attending parents evenings and other events to promote the college.
2. To engage with the local business community, offering training courses and packages.
3. To engage with the wider community offering short courses and events.
4. The post holder will oversee and lead all Campus operations and will lead on the planning of local business and leisure provision in accordance with Enterprise and Engagement procedures.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
1. The post holder will at least be educated to HNC level.
2. A degree qualification is desirable.
3. Experience of providing a high-quality customer-facing role is beneficial.
4. Experience of organizing events and leading a team is also beneficial.
5. A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Salary: £30,283 - £32,043 per annum
Location: Thurso, Dornoch & Alness
Working Hours: 35 hours, Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 12th December 2024, 5pm
Benefits of working for us:
1. 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
2. Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
3. 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
4. Occupational sick pay scheme and family-friendly leave provisions
5. Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
6. Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings
7. Cycle to Work Scheme
8. £80 towards the cost of glasses required for VDU work
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: https://nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/staff/vacancies/ or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.
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.
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