Marketing Assistant

A college + university like no other
With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.

Position: Are you an organised and enthusiastic individual with a passion for marketing and a drive to make things happen? We're looking for a motivated Marketing Assistant to join our professional marketing and communications team at UHI North, West and Hebrides, providing vital support to help deliver exciting campaigns and activity during an exciting period of transformation.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will provide hands-on administrative and practical support across the full range of the team's activity, with a focus on:
+ Supporting the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns, events and student recruitment activity across a diverse range of channels and audiences.
+ Assisting with the day-to-day coordination of the team's workload, including managing marketing requests, maintaining records and updating content.
+ Contributing to the team's social media, website and design activity, supporting the creation of engaging content that reflects the UHI North, West and Hebrides brand.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold up to HNC/D or equivalent professional experience in a relevant subject such as marketing, business, communications or public relations and at least one years’ experience working in a busy marketing/communications environment.

Salary: £29,662 - £31,018 per annum, pro rata
Location: Any UHI North, West and Hebrides Campus
Working Hours: 35 hours, Permanent
Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 29h May 2026

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

To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk

Our Ref: CBIJV-222

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