Student Development Worker

Perth College UHI; Perth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Perth College UHI in Perth, Scotland invites applications for a Student Development Worker. This part-time, fixed-term role until June 2027 offers 14 hours per week (Monday and Tuesday, 08:45–16:45), term-time only. Salary £32,844.98–£34,945.90 per annum, pro-rata.

The post will build positive relationships and provide support and guidance to students across the department, helping them engage with their programme and prepare for the future. A PVG Scheme check is required.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and provide support and guidance to students across the department.
• Help students actively engage with their programme to their full potential and assist in preparing for the future.

Job description

Location Perth, Scotland Salary £32,844.98 - £34,945.90 per annum, pro rata Application Deadline Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Job Summary

Student Development Worker

Part Time, Fixed Term until June 2027

14 hours per week Monday and Tuesday 0845 - 1645

Term Time only

£32,844.98 - £34,945.90 per annum, pro-rata

UHI Perth is one of Scotland's leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in Scotland's newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands.

We are looking to recruit a Student Development Worker on a fixed term basis. The Student Development Worker will work to build positive relationships whilst providing support and guidance to students across the department. The post holder will help students to actively engage with their programme to their full potential as well as helping them to prepare for the future.

As an enthusiastic team player, you will be joining a team committed to making a difference to young people's lives. It is essential for you to have experience of working with vulnerable young people and an understanding of the issues affecting them.

Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 29 September 2026

Interview date: Friday 09 October 2026

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

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