Registry and Admissions Officer (Registry Focus)

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:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Registry and Admissions Officer, with a focus on Registry, to join our Student Records team in Fort William, Thurso or Stornoway.

Responsibilities:
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the student journey from application through to certification and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of student records. Working within the Student Records team, you will manage and update student data, support enrolment, produce reports, respond to student and staff queries, and ensure compliance with college, awarding body and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: You will hold a relevant qualification at SCQF Level 7 (or equivalent) and possess experience working with electronic record systems in a professional office environment. You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational and administrative skills, a passion for delivering outstanding customer service and a meticulous approach to accuracy and detail.

A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.

Salary: £30,671 - £32,073 per annum, pro rata, plus Islands Allowance if based at Stornoway

Location: Fort William, Thurso or Stornoway

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026 at 9am


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

In line with our Equality and Diversity policy, UHI North, West and Hebrides is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated on the basis of their merits and abilities, and that unfair and unlawful discrimination is eliminated. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Our Ref: CBIJV-299

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