Marketing Content Designer

Marketing Content Designer

35 Hours (1.0 FTE), Permanent

Grade F Salary Range: £34,892-£38,770 per annum

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic member of staff to work with us as a Marketing Content Designer on a permanent basis.

The skilled Marketing Content Designer will support the Marketing and Communications team; to ensure that an efficient and effective design service is developed, maintained and evaluated and to support staff in the implementation of the marketing and communications plan.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working within a creative environment and be proficient in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite. We are looking for someone who can think conceptually and deliver bold, impactful designs across a broad range of projects ranging from digital, social and print in line with brand guidelines. Key duties include social media content creation, photography and video content and editing for online and print.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to produce a recent portfolio showcasing print and digital work.

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness

·       45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)

·      Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)

·       10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland 

·       Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities

·       Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions

·       Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes

·       Cycle to Work Scheme

·       £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

Important Information

• The successful candidate will be required to obtain a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland before employment begins.
• UHI Inverness does not hold a sponsorship licence. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship.
• We welcome feedback requests following interview; however, due to the volume of applications, we cannot provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

For queries or to request a manual application form, please contact the HR Team

Application Closing Date: midnight on 15 July 2026

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 17 July 2026

Interviews will be held on w/c 27 July 2026