At a Glance
- Tasks: Support curriculum development and quality assurance processes at UHI.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at UHI focused on enhancing student experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy 42 days annual leave, flexible working, and a great pension scheme.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student success and academic quality.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or quality assurance is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 28434 - 28434 £ per year.
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Salary range: From £28,434 per annum to £31,072 per annum.
Duration: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Location: UHI House Inverness / Hybrid
Closing Date: Thursday 9 July 2026
We are seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent Faculty Liaison Coordinator to join the Learning, Teaching and Students team. The Learning, Teaching and Students Directorate at UHI provides strategic leadership and operational delivery for the enhancement of the student experience across the partnership. It brings together expertise in learning and teaching practice, quality assurance and enhancement, student engagement, and academic development to support a coherent, high-quality academic offer across a distributed and devolved university structure. The Directorate works collaboratively with academic partners to drive innovation in curriculum design, flexible and inclusive learning, and digital delivery, while ensuring robust academic standards and alignment with sector expectations (including QAA and tertiary enhancement activity). Through its integrated teams—such as the Learning and Teaching Academy and Academic Standards and Enhancement—it leads institution-wide initiatives that strengthen student success, support staff development, and enable continuous improvement in learning, teaching and assessment.
Details about the Team:
- Management of the institutional Quality Framework driving evidence-based enhancement (including through NSS and internal student surveys)
- Leadership of strategic enhancement focused initiatives (including QAA Scotland Enhancement Themes and implementation of the university’s Learning and Teaching and Students Enhancement Strategy)
- Managing and supporting institutional engagement in external quality assurance and reporting activities (e.g. QAA TQER, QS reporting)
- Liaison with external examiners
Reporting to, and working with, the Faculty Liaison Advisor, the Faculty Liaison Coordinator (Curriculum) will provide support for key aspects of the university's quality assurance processes with a particular focus on curriculum development, modification, approval and reapproval. The postholder will support processes of programme modification, reapproval and subject review relating to all HE-level provision, including QS awards.
Applicants with informal questions are encouraged to contact Elaine Edwards, Faculty Liaison Advisor (Curriculum), by email to elaine.edwards@uhi.ac.uk.
Pay and Benefits:
This role is linked to grade 5 on the UHI pay scale. The starting salary for this position will normally be £28,434 per annum. For exceptional candidates a higher salary up to the top of the grade (currently £31,072 per annum) may be available. This post is full-time and will involve working 35 hours per week on a working pattern as agreed with your line manager. 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.
Full-time posts carry a total of 42 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 Thursday 9th July at 11.59pm. Shortlisting will take place the week commencing Friday 10th July 2026. Interviews will be held by MS Teams on Friday 24th July 2026. 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 HR team as soon as possible.
At UHI, we offer a supportive, flexible and rewarding place to work, with a range of benefits including:
- 42 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Attractive pension scheme and options for additional contributions
- Flexible working and family-friendly policies
- Occupational sick pay and an Employee Assistance Programme (incl. spousal support)
- High-street and online retail discounts
- 10% off Highlife Highland memberships
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Contribution towards DSE prescription glasses
- Free parking and EV charging (where available)
- LinkedIn Learning access for ongoing professional development
- Long-service awards and active social events
If you have any queries about the application process please contact the HR Office at HR@uhi.ac.uk.
Faculty Liaison Coordinator in Inverness employer: University of the Highlands and Islands
At UHI, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and flexible work environment. Our Faculty Liaison Coordinator role offers not only competitive salaries and generous annual leave but also a commitment to employee growth through professional development opportunities and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Located in the picturesque Inverness, our team enjoys a vibrant culture with active social events and a range of benefits designed to enhance both personal and professional well-being.
Contact Details:
University of the Highlands and Islands Recruitment Team
