UHI Inverness
Job title:
Personal Development Advisor
Company
UHI Inverness
Job description
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 looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational individual to join or Personal Development Advisor team to provide existing students with every aspect of help, support and guidance they may need to be successful in their learning journey.This is an exciting opportunity to have a real impact on the lives of our learners and to make a real difference.The successful candidate will need to understand the variety of challenges individuals may face during their studies, be empathetic to these needs, and have the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of individuals. You must be able to manage a varied and often busy workload with commitment and enthusiasm and be willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the students.Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG scheme membership prior to commencing employment.Benefits of working for UHI Inverness
- 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 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
Shortlisting will take place on 22 July 2024Interviews will be held on 26 July 2024If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department on or on 01463 273210.Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.Job Profile:£28,432 to £31,970 pa, pro rata 1 FTE (rising to £29,932 – £33,470 from 1 September 2024)
Expected salary
£28432 – 31970 per year
Location
Inverness
Job date
Sat, 06 Jul 2024 01:39:33 GMT
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