Registry and Admission Officer - Full-time in Thurso

Registry and Admission Officer – Full-time

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 Registry & Admission Officer with a focus on Admissions to be based at our Fort William, Thurso or Stornoway campus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the admissions system is set up correctly for academic staff.
• Accurately record applications through the student records system.
• Coordinate the interview and selection process.
• Process decisions in a timely manner.
• Monitor and meet UCAS deadlines.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Relevant qualification in the subject area – at minimum SCQF Level 7 or equivalent.
• Experience extracting and presenting information from reports and electronic record systems.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service, communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of UCAS, application and enrolment processes within an academic institution would be advantageous.
• Level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.

Salary

£28,453 – £29,753 per annum, pro rata, plus Islands Allowance if based at Stornoway.

Location

Fort William, Thurso or Stornoway.

Working Hours

35 hours, Permanent.

Closing Date

12 noon, Monday 10th November 2025.

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 or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.