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Relief SVQ Assessor, Construction and Brickwork - ORK09686

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Posting date: 01 September 2025
Salary: £18.81 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 21 September 2025
Location: Kirkwall, KW15 1LX
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Orkney Islands Council
Job type: Contract
Job reference: ORK09686

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Secondary and Tertiary Education

UHI Orkney

Relief SVQ Assessor, Construction and Brickwork

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£18.81 per hour (including Distant Island Allowance)

UHI Orkney is seeking applications from a suitably qualified and experienced person to add to its Construction team.

This post requires the ability to work independently, be self-motivated and a good communicator.

Applicants must hold an HNC/SVQ3 or equivalent level qualification in the relevant curriculum area. Knowledge of the SVQ in Brickwork and Stonework is essential.

Applicants must also hold an Assessor Award A1 or equivalent, or be willing to work towards this.

The role will involve visiting candidates in their place of work to undertake workplace assessment, maintain accurate records and liaise with employers. You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Susan Mackay, Curriculum Leader for Construction (susanh.mackay@uhi.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 21 September 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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