Lecturer – Plumbing Services 1 FTE Permanent FT Salary: £40,170 – £48,357 per annum We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 13 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. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to work with us as a lecturer within the plumbing team based in Inverness Job Purpose: Provide teaching and learning within our Construction and Engineering curriculum area delivering on our Plumbing Services courses. You will be required to deliver curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on the sectors best practice. Being an effective team member and able to deliver a high-quality curriculum and educational experience is a key focus of this role as is developing green skills and renewable energy. Key Accountabilities: Teaching / Facilitating Learning Assessment Guidance and Support Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience Quality and Standards Professional Practice and Development Essential Criteria: Qualified to SVQ Level 3 Plumbing or equivalent qualification. Have significant relevant industrial experience. Have current and relevant evidence of CPD. (Desirable) industry recognised renewables training certificates or qualifications. You should also be flexible, reflective, innovative, creative and personally committed to continuing vocational and professional development. You should possess effective interpersonal skills and have good IT skills in applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject related software packages. Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing employment. Application Closing Date: Wednesday 8th January 2025 (Midday) Shortlisting will take place: Friday 10th January 2025 Interviews will be held : Thursday 16th & Friday 17th January 2025 If you have not heard from us by 24th January 2025, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department 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.