Work Based Assessor – Aquaculture

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 Work Based Assessor in Aquaculture, to be based at any of our NWH campuses.



Responsibilities: The post holder will be responsible for implementing and monitoring training, learning and assessment of workplace portfolios. To provide advice and support to candidates in the collection and presentation of a portfolio of evidence that meets the performance criteria and evidence requirements of their vocational qualification, and to carry out a fair, safe and reliable assessment of the candidate’s skills and knowledge.



Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold a relevant qualification in the subject area - at minimum SVQ Level 4 (SCQF Level 9) or have comparable knowledge and experience in the relevant industry and will ideally hold a valid workplace assessing or verifying qualification, although training can be given.



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



Salary: £33,910 per annum, pro rata

Location: Any UHI North, West and Hebrides Campus

Working Hours: Varied hours on a casual contract

Closing Date: Thursday 12th November, 12 noon


Benefits of working for us:

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: Apply via our recruitment portal, or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk for more information.


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-307

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