Lecturer - Electrical Installation (UHI Inverness)

UHI; Inverness (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid annual leave

Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme

Onsite gym

Free parking

Staff discounts at Highlife Highland

Job summary

UHI Inverness invites applications for a Lecturer in Electrical Installation. The role is a 1 FTE permanent post, teaching Electrical Installation and related subjects to a diverse student body.

Experience is valued, and you will join a supportive team committed to high‑quality education. The role offers excellent employee benefits, including over 12 weeks of paid annual leave, and requires qualification to SCQF Level 7 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified in Electrical Installation to at least SCQF Level 7 or equivalent.
• Able to deliver Electrical Installation and Electrical Engineering subjects to diverse students.
• Good IT skills and proficiency with MS Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lessons for Electrical Installation and related subjects.
• Assess and mark student work to support learning.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to provide a high‑quality curriculum.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

MS Office familiarity

Passion for Electrical Installation

Education

SCQF Level 7 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Inverness

Salary: £43,402 - £52,247

Application Deadline: Sunday, October 25, 2026

Job Profile Job Profile document

Lecturer – Electrical Installation

35 hours per week (1 FTE) Permanent

Grade: Unpromoted Lecturer (£43,402 - £52,247)

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 the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215-acre site.

We are seeking a self‑motivated and reliable person who has a passion for Electrical Installation and a desire to pass on their knowledge to the next generation.

This role offers the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with the next generation, alongside excellent employee benefits (see below), including over 12 weeks paid annual leave per year.

You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply for this role, as full training will be provided.

You should be a good communicator and enjoy working with people. You should have good IT skills, including experience using applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject‑related software packages. You will deliver Electrical Installation and, if qualified to do so, Electrical Engineering subjects to a diverse range of students at a variety of levels.

As a professional member of the teaching staff at UHI Inverness, you will be responsible for the preparation of lessons, teaching students, and the marking and assessment of their work. You will be an effective team member, delivering a high‑quality curriculum and an excellent educational experience.

To apply for this vacancy, you must be qualified in Electrical Installation to at least SCQF Level 7, or have equivalent proven industrial experience.

If you’re unsure what SCQF level your qualification is, please visit https://scqf.org.uk/about-the-framework/scqf-database/, type in the subject (e.g., Engineering) and any keywords (e.g., SVQ) and click Search.

12.4 weeks annual leave per year (62 days) pro rata, normally:

• October (1 week)
• Christmas and New Year (2 weeks)
• February (2 days)
• Easter (2 weeks)
• May Day (1 day)
• Summer (6 weeks +4 days)

• Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme through SPPA
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon
• 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
• Free Parking
• Onsite Gym (free to staff)

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing employment.

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.

Application Closing Date: 25 October

Shortlisting will take place on 27 October

Interviews will be held on 4 November

If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department on [e-mail] or on 01463 273210.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.