Personal Assistant to Executive
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,280 to £32,403 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 November 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 372873 |
Summary
Position: We are seeking a Personal Assistant to Executive, to be based at our Thurso campus.
Responsibilities: The post holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, effective and high-quality PA and organisational support service to the Vice Principal Strategic Developments. This includes managing the Vice Principal’s diary, scheduling and coordinating appointments, preparing agendas, and minute taking.
The post holder will also undertake projects, research, prepare reports, responses and statistical information, and assist the Secretary to the Board as required.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidate will be educated to HND level (SCQF Level 8) or equivalent in Administration and have proven experience as a PA, Executive Assistant or senior administrator. Excellent organisational and time management skills are essential, as well as the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Salary: £30,280 - £32,403 per annum, pro rata
Location: Thurso
Working Hours: 21 hours per week, permanent contract
Closing Date: Thursday 30th October 2025, 12 noon
Interviews: Expected to be 5th November 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 from our website 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.