UHI is the United Kingdom’s leading integrated university encompassing both further and higher education. Based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, our distinctive partnership of 12 independent colleges and research institutions is locally based and rooted in communities, but with national and international reach, as part of a regional university structure.
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Part-time Administration Assistant (0.4 FTE) Fixed Term Contract - 6 months
| Salary range | £27,876 - £30,462 pa pro rata |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 months |
| Working hours | 14 hours per week |
| Location | Dornoch / Hybrid |
| Closing Date | Wednesday 07 May 2025 |
Centre for History
The Centre for History, founded in 2005, is part of the Humanities, Gaelic and Education Subject Network, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). The Centre has strong support from the Associate Dean of Faculty, Dr Iain MacInnes and the interim Dean of Faculty, Professor David Worthington, who are both historians, and from the Deputy Principal of Academic & Research, Professor Brian Williams, and is seen as of strategic importance to the work of the university. The Centre has a strong team of research active scholars, and a curriculum and research officer (shared role between members of professional services staff), who have developed an innovative range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The Centre is currently headed by Dr Lucinda Dean (Lucy).
Administration Assistant (0.4 FTE, Fixed-Term Contract)
As Administrative Assistant (0.4FTE) at the Centre, in Dornoch, you will carry out day to day administrative tasks, help organise and minute meetings and other events, deal with email correspondence and telephone enquiries, help with enrolment and administration on undergraduate and masters-level programmes, assist with the Centre’s exam board preparation, as well as taking a proactive role in the Centre’s marketing and social networking. You will work closely with our Curriculum and Research Officers, who lead on our professional services and administrative support, as well as our Programme Leaders (at both postgraduate and undergraduate level).
A detailed job description and person specification for the post are attached.
Whilst we welcome applicants from external candidates priority for this role will be given to employees of UHI and its academic partners, secondment opportunities are available.
Applicants with informal questions are encouraged to contact the Interim Head of Centre, Dr Lucy Dean, by email to Lucy.Dean@uhi.ac.uk
Interviews will be held Interviews will be held via videoconferencing on Thursday 15 May. .
- Job description
- Person specification
- Further information
- Guidance notes for candidates
- Summary of terms and conditions of employment
If you have any queries about the application process please contact the HR Office at HR@uhi.ac.uk.