Job Description EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING UHI Orkney SVQ Assessor 21 hours per week Temporary up to 30th July 2026 £33,116 - £35,671 pro rata / £18.15 - £19.55 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) UHI Orkney is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the above post. The position involves assessing, observing and the reviewing of candidates in the workplace, who are undertaking SVQ levels 2, 3 & 4 within UHI Orkney’s Health, Social Care Department. Applicants must be educated to HNC/SVQ 3 or equivalent level in a relevant area, and hold an Assessor Award, or be willing to work towards this. Considerable experience of working in a variety of health and/or social care settings and an in-depth knowledge of current practice is required. Knowledge of the content, structure, and assessment of SVQs is desirable. However, full training will be provided. This post is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children. You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting judy.sinclairuhi.ac.uk or derek.aikenuhi.ac.uk or telephone 01856 569000. Closing Date: 23: 59 on Sunday 9 March 2025 Please note that interview and relocation expenses are not payable for this post.