UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
UHI STEM Co-ordinator (Outreach) - North West (Dingwall and Ullapool)
| Reference no. | NWH STEM N03 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £26-28k per annum (pro-rata) |
| Duration | Fixed term |
| Working hours | 13 hours per week |
| Location | North West - Dingwall and Ullapool |
| Closing Date | 30th September 2024, 12 noon |
UHI STEM
Building Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills are vital to the future of the Highlands and Islands. The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) are committed to the promotion of STEAM subjects and careers, developing a STEM workforce aligned with business needs and economic growth in the local area as well as continuing to address equity of opportunity, with rural and gender as particular areas of focus.
UHI STEM Development (Outreach) Programme
This is a really exciting time to join us as we have been gifted generous development funding from industry partners over a 3-year period (2023 – 26) which has enabled us to expand our bespoke ‘Lend a Lab’ STEM engagement model across the UHI region based. The new STEM Coordinator (Outreach) posts are based with our local academic partners (further education colleges and research institutes) with the aim of coordinating and enhancing our STEM network and activities with other STEM partners organisations at a local level.
We are seeking individuals with the interest, enthusiasm, and skills to undertake this post STEM Coordinator (Outreach) for UHI NWH – Northwest (Dingwall & Ullapool) on a part time basis of 0.37 FTE (13 hours per week). This post is one of 12 x STEM Coordinator (Outreach) posts, collectively these posts plus a small ‘core’ team make up the UHI regional STEM Team. This new UHI STEM Outreach programme commenced in 2023 and runs to summer 2026, so we would ideally like you to join us asap.
For informal enquiries, applicants are strongly encouraged to contact either -Dawne Bloodworth, UHI Head of STEM Development, dawne.bloodworth@uhi.ac.uk OR Adam Robertson, Head of Curriculum (adam.robertson@uhi.ac.uk)
FURTHER INFORMATION
Pay and Benefits
This role has been job evaluated as a Grade 5 on the UHI pay scale band and is a part time position of 0.37 FTE post (13 hours per week). The full-time starting salary for this position will normally be in the range of £26-28K. Salaries are pro-rata for part time posts.
This post is funded part time 0.37 FTE, and fixed term for period and will run until end June 2026 with the start date agreed with the successful candidate. However, we are looking for flexibility in working pattern and there may be consideration of annualised hours available. Please note that there is no guarantee of further employment after the expiry of this term.
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check, so please let us know if you are currently a PVG scheme member.
The workplace pension scheme provided to workers at grade five and below is the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a qualifying pension scheme, which means it meets or exceeds the government’s standards. Full information about the scheme can be found on the Highland Council’s Pension Fund website http://www.highlandpensionfund.org/
The workplace pension scheme we provide to workers at grade six and above is the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). This is a qualifying pension scheme, which means it meets or exceeds the government’s standards. Full information on the scheme can be found at http://www.uss.co.uk/Pages/default.aspx
Full-time posts carry a total of 33 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time posts). It is practice that, with the exception of a Christmas and New Year closure, leave may be taken at any time of year, subject to the requirements of the post and department and with the permission of your line manager.
Recruitment Process
When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence how you meet the selection criteria identified on the relevant person specification.
The deadline for submitting your application is 30th September, 12 noon. Shortlisting will take place the asap after closing date.
PLEASE NOTE THE INTERVIEW DATE HAS BEEN SET and applicants should kindly ensure they are available this date if required to attend an interview. Interviews will be held in person at UHI NWH TBC campus on the 14th October and shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare a brief STEM engagement activity.
If you have any queries regarding our recruitment and selection process, or if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments to either the recruitment process or the prospective job, please contact the NWH HR team as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held 14th October 2024.
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.