Work Based Assessor - Carpentry and Joinery
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,528 to £35,721 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | PH1 2NX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | UHI Perth |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Work Based Assessor Carpentry and Joinery
Fixed term for 3 months, variable hours
Up to 35 hours per week for the first 4 weeks after appointment, variable thereafter.
Salary: £32,528 - £35,721 per annum (pay award pending)
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 for a Work Based Assessor in the area of Carpentry and Joinery. The role will involve conducting work-based assessments and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation for candidates undertaking vocational qualifications; to develop industry and employer links and generate new business for the college.
You should be appropriately qualified with ideally a certificate in Carpentry & Joinery at SVQ L3 or PDA level 7 or equivalent apprenticeship / time-served qualification. Having any of the following assessor or verifier qualifications would be an advantage - D32 D33 D34, or A Units and V units or more recent assessor/verifier awards. A current driving licence and an ability and willingness to travel to assess candidates is also a necessary requirement.
This post is variable hours up to 35 hours per week, providing a variety of working hour options for applicants, thus potentially suited to someone self-employed, with an ability to work part of the week with UHI Perth.
Please note this post is for 3 months in the first instance, this may be extended further but this is not guaranteed.
Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 6 January 2026.
Interview date: Tuesday 13 January 2026.
This post undertakes regulated work with children, 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.
Fixed term for 3 months, variable hours
Up to 35 hours per week for the first 4 weeks after appointment, variable thereafter.
Salary: £32,528 - £35,721 per annum (pay award pending)
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 for a Work Based Assessor in the area of Carpentry and Joinery. The role will involve conducting work-based assessments and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation for candidates undertaking vocational qualifications; to develop industry and employer links and generate new business for the college.
You should be appropriately qualified with ideally a certificate in Carpentry & Joinery at SVQ L3 or PDA level 7 or equivalent apprenticeship / time-served qualification. Having any of the following assessor or verifier qualifications would be an advantage - D32 D33 D34, or A Units and V units or more recent assessor/verifier awards. A current driving licence and an ability and willingness to travel to assess candidates is also a necessary requirement.
This post is variable hours up to 35 hours per week, providing a variety of working hour options for applicants, thus potentially suited to someone self-employed, with an ability to work part of the week with UHI Perth.
Please note this post is for 3 months in the first instance, this may be extended further but this is not guaranteed.
Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 6 January 2026.
Interview date: Tuesday 13 January 2026.
This post undertakes regulated work with children, 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.
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