Economic Development and Advancement

The directorate of Economic Development and Advancement leads on harnessing UHI’s resources to create economic development opportunities and to foster the University’s advancement and philanthropic presence within our stakeholder networks. We actively support and engage with industry, partners, business, communities, government and public sector organisations, helping to build the UHI brand and reputation. We seek to create innovative new partnerships and build our relationships with existing supporters in order maximise philanthropic and income generating opportunities.

A detailed job description and person specification for the post are attached.

Pay and Benefits

This role is linked to grade 5 on the UHI payscale.

The starting salary for this position will normally be in the range £26,452 to £28,067 per annum. For exceptional candidates a higher salary up to the top of the grade (currently £32,538 per annum) may be available.

This post is full time and will involve working 35 hours per week on a working pattern as agreed with your line manager.

The workplace pension scheme provided to workers at grade five and below is the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a qualifying pension scheme, which means it meets or exceeds the government’s standards. Full information about the scheme can be found on the Highland Council’s Pension Fund.

Full-time posts carry a total of 39 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time posts). It is practice that, with the exception of a Christmas and New Year closure, leave may be taken at any time of year, subject to the requirements of the post and department and with the permission of your line manager.

Recruitment Process

When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence how you meet the selection criteria identified on the relevant person specification.

The deadline for submitting your application is 12th June at 11.59pm.

Shortlisting will take place the week commencing 17th June

Interviews will be held on 24th June

If you have any queries regarding our recruitment and selection process, or if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments to either the recruitment process or the prospective job, please contact the HR team as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held Interviews will be held on 24th June.