Principal and Chief Executive
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £135,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | PH1 2NX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | UHI Perth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
An outstanding opportunity to lead UHI Perth as our next Principal and Chief Executive
We are seeking a dynamic, people-centred leader to drive our strategic goals and champion academic excellence.
This pivotal position offers the chance to:
✔ Lead an ambitious college in a thriving community
✔ Expand the opportunities we create for learners, staff, and partners
✔ Shape our curriculum and strengthen commercial activity
✔ Drive transformation, innovation and long-term sustainability
✔ Deliver exceptional student and staff success
✔ Influence UHI partnership decisions and the future of tertiary education in Scotland
Based in Perthshire, with excellent connectivity and quality of life.
We are seeking a dynamic, people-centred leader to drive our strategic goals and champion academic excellence.
This pivotal position offers the chance to:
✔ Lead an ambitious college in a thriving community
✔ Expand the opportunities we create for learners, staff, and partners
✔ Shape our curriculum and strengthen commercial activity
✔ Drive transformation, innovation and long-term sustainability
✔ Deliver exceptional student and staff success
✔ Influence UHI partnership decisions and the future of tertiary education in Scotland
Based in Perthshire, with excellent connectivity and quality of life.
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