At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage admin tasks for short courses and liaise with employers and attendees.
- Company: Join UHI Orkney, a supportive and inclusive educational institution.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive pay, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Great career development prospects in a vibrant environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that enhances learning opportunities in your community.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in administration.
The predicted salary is between 17.53 - 17.53 £ per hour.
Advert Administrative Officer (Short Courses) UHI Orkney 24.5 hours per week Permanent £31,356 - £31,995 pro rata £17.18 - £17.53 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance You will be reporting to the Business Engagement Manager.
The working pattern will be agreed with the successful applicant, with flexible options available.
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for effective administration and operational oversight to facilitate delivery of a range of short courses.
UHI Orkney has a vacancy for an Administrative Officer within the Short Course Section, to assist the Business Engagement Manager in the provision of an effective short course programme offer.
The role involves; liaising with local employers, course attendees and instructors; administration of bookings and award submissions; ensuring availability of equipment and resources required for course delivery and supporting course marketing and section development efforts.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile.
These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
This post is a regulated role with children, and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday, 23 August 2026, with shortlisting taking place w/c 24 August 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 7 September 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Anthea Hume at anthea. hume@uhi. ac. uk or on 01856 569 206.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
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Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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