Exams Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,875 to £27,431 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2025 |
| Location: | Stornoway, HS1 2JA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 335416 |
Summary
A college + university like no other
With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.
Position: We are seeking an Exams Assistant to be based at our Stornoway campus.
Responsibilities: The post holder will assist in all aspects of the service provided by the Examinations and Quality Team. You will ensure that all awarding body legislation for our exam centre is met, and support quality assurance, enhancement and improvement processes being implemented, maintained and evaluated. You will work closely with our engagement team in the campus.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidate will have a good general standard of education with a minimum SCQF Level 6. Experience of using computerised administration systems and working in a professional office environment are essential. You must have good communication skills and have strong attention to detail/accuracy skills. An HNC Level 7 in an administration or business area or equivalent experience would be advantageous.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Salary: £25,875 - £27,431 per annum, pro rata. Plus Islands Allowance
Location: Stornoway
Working Hours: 24 hours per week, Permanent
Closing Date: 5pm, Wednesday 26th February 2025
Benefits of working for us:
· 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
· Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
· 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
· Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
· Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
· Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
· £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
In line with our Equality and Diversity policy, UHI North, West and Hebrides is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated on the basis of their merits and abilities, and that unfair and unlawful discrimination is eliminated. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.