Local Coordinator - Perth (HISA)

Breath HR; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 24,300 - 29,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Breath HR is seeking a Local Coordinator for the Perth Campus, focusing on student engagement and support. This hybrid role requires a dedicated individual to develop relationships with students and facilitate their involvement in the Students' Association's activities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, experience in event organization, and a commitment to enhancing the student experience through various initiatives.

Generous benefits, including 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays, are offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience in student engagement and support.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to organize in-person events effectively.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for students.
• Support in-person events and student activities.
• Engage students in the Association's initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Event organization

Student engagement

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Vacancy at Highlands and Islands Students' Association

Local Coordinator – Perth

Perth with some occasional travel to other UHI Partnership sites as required

Vacancy listed 23/06/2026

Details

• Role: Local Coordinator – Perth
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Location: Perth Campus/hybrid (The work type is hybrid to allow for adequate contact time in-person with Students, University of the Highlands and Islands Executive Office/ Academic Partners, HISA Employees & External Stakeholders.)
• Salary: £13.92 per hour

Please download our job pack here.

Main purpose of role

Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) is a membership‑led organisation and its primary purpose is as the recognised representative of students to the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), including UHI Perth. To do this effectively, it is crucial that the student voice of our members is strong and heard by the institutions.

The main purpose of this role is to facilitate and enhance student engagement at the UHI Perth Campus. This will be done through communication with students, elected Student Officers, college staff, HISA colleagues and external stakeholders to further the improvement of the student experience.

As the face of the Students’ Association at the local partner, the postholder is required to be primarily based at the Perth campus to undertake these duties. They will be a point of contact for students’ association activities at the local Academic Partner, which is supported by colleagues elsewhere in the HISA team at other locations.

Key responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for students at the Academic Partner, encouraging them to get involved in the Students’ Association and extra‑curricular activity.
• Supporting and creating the in‑person events.
• As directed by the Director of Student Engagement and Representation, support the following activities (this list is not exhaustive):
• Support to the elected Student Officers, including delivery of their manifestos and priorities.
• Engaging students in the work of HISA, including Welcome and induction activities, and support to local clubs, societies and activities.
• The activities, communications and running of the Student Voice Representative (SVR) system, supporting students to shape their learning and wider student experience.
• The Student Voice Representatives (SVR) training and support.
• Developing wider approaches to student engagement in partnership with the colleges, including for our elections and feedback on learning.
• Develop relationships with key members of staff within the colleges and key external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with other HISA staff members as and when required for the development of wider student engagement work across UHI.
• Provide advice and guidance to students where appropriate, including signposting to HISA, college and external services.
• Undertake key administrative duties such as managing shared email inboxes, tracking finances and other relevant records.

General

• The exact responsibilities will change from time to time and the postholder is required to undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to the role.
• Be enthusiastic advocates for student leadership and the organization’s values: Student-driven, Supportive, Sustainable, Inclusive.
• Promote a positive and professional image of the Association to its members, customers, stakeholders and other external organisations.
• Actively engage in student‑facing projects and activities of all kinds as required.
• Work at all times within relevant legislation as well as structures, policies and procedures.
• Work co‑operatively with other Association staff and Student Officers as appropriate, as well as relevant organisations.
• Adhere to the highest standards, especially of customer service and safety.
• Undertake necessary training and development and attend all meetings as requested.
• Positively contribute to the organization’s ethical and environmental ethos.
• It may be necessary for the postholder to work out of hours on occasion e.g. to cover events and extended office opening hours. A system of time off in lieu will operate to cover this.
• Occasional travel between campuses might be expected.

This post undertakes regulated work with children and Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children and protected adults.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 28 days plus statutory public/bank holidays as well as a gifted winter holiday break of three to four days each December.
• Enhanced leave beyond statutory requirements to support your parental or caring responsibilities.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Training and development related to your role.

HISA is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicating and promoting all vacancies and offering an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the post.