Lecturer Electrical Installation

INVERNESS COLLEGE; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Scotland is seeking a Lecturer in Electrical Installation for a fixed-term position. The role involves teaching and preparing lessons for a diverse student body. Candidates should have a qualification in Electrical Installation and a passion for education, with full training provided. Excellent employee benefits include over 12 weeks of paid annual leave and additional perks.

Benefits

12.4 weeks annual leave

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite Gym (free for staff)

Highlife Highland Discount

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical Installation.
• Passionate about teaching and working with students.
• No teaching qualification required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons and assess student work.
• Teach Electrical Installation and Electrical Engineering subjects.
• Deliver a high-quality curriculum and educational experience.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Education

SCQF level 7 qualification or equivalent industrial experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lecturer - Electrical Installation

35 hours per week (1 FTE)

Fixed Term: 1 August 2025 to 1 August 2026

Applications for part-time (pro rata) welcomed

Grade: Point 1 £40,170 - £48,357

About UHI Inverness

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, making us different from traditional institutions. Through innovative learning approaches and advanced online learning technologies, we provide students with a complete learner journey, offering flexibility from access level to PhD studies.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research are designed to meet the evolving needs of industry and support regional strengths and ambitions. We offer a personalized approach to help students find their right path, combining qualifications with job-ready skills. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation, and enterprise on a 215-acre site.

About the Role

Are you skilled in Electrical Installation or an Electrical Engineer/Manager with an Electrical Installation background?

Would you like to pass on your knowledge to the next generation?

Would you enjoy excellent employee benefits, including over 12 weeks paid annual leave per year?

We seek a self-motivated, reliable individual passionate about their subject. No teaching qualification is required as full training will be provided!

You should be a good communicator, enjoy working with people, and have good IT skills in applications such as MS Office and other relevant software. You will deliver Electrical Installation and, if qualified, Electrical Engineering subjects to a diverse student body at various levels.

As a professional member of UHI Inverness, you will prepare lessons, teach students, and assess their work. You will be an effective team member, delivering a high-quality curriculum and educational experience.

To apply, you must be qualified in Electrical Installation and have at least SCQF level 7 qualification or equivalent industrial experience.

Employee Benefits

• 12.4 weeks annual leave (62 days), including:
• October (1 week)
• Christmas and New Year (2 weeks)
• February (2 days)
• Easter (2 weeks)
• May Day (1 day)
• Summer (6 weeks + 4 days)

Additional benefits include:

• Special Leave (e.g., Compassionate, Bereavement, Emergency Dependent)
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite Gym (free for staff)
• Highlife Highland Discount

Note: The successful candidate must pass a PVG scheme check before employment begins.

Application deadline: Sunday 8th June at 23:59

Shortlisting: Tuesday 10th June

Interviews (in person): Thursday 19th June

Feedback requests post-interview are welcomed; however, due to high application volume, feedback will only be provided to shortlisted candidates.