Academic Administration Officer

S1jobs; Inverness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave

Staff discount at Highlife Highland

Onsite hair and gym facilities

Sick pay & family leave

Employee assistance programmes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Glasses allowance

Job summary

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI Inverness) invites applications for an Academic Administration Officer to join our team on a fixed term maternity cover. 35 hours a week (1 FTE) with Grade E salary £32,265 – £36,078 per annum.

The role provides high-level administrative support within the UHI partnership, located at Inverness Campus and the Scottish School of Forestry, and requires PVG clearance prior to starting.

Job description

Grade E (£32,265 – £36,078 per annum) We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

35 Hours (1 FTE) Fixed Term – Maternity Cover Grade E (£32,265 – £36,078 per annum) We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 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 currently seeking an Academic Administration Officer to join our team at on a fixed term contract for Maternity cover.

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG scheme membership prior to commencing employment.

Benefits Of Working For UHI Inverness

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

Application Closing Date: 22 November 2026

Shortlisting will take place on 24 November 2026

Interviews will be held on 3 and 4 December 2026

Please note that UHI Inverness does not hold a sponsorship licence for work visas. Applicants must therefore already have the legal right to work in the UK through their own status or visa arrangements. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at this time.