Construction Assessor/Trainer - Carpentry & Joinery

UHI Inverness

Location:InvernessSalary:£37,189 to £40,880 per annum, pro rata 1 FTE. Grade GHours:Full TimeContract Type:PermanentPlaced On:9th September 2025Closes:18th September 2025

35 Hours (1 FTE), permanent

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to work with us as an assessor/trainer within the Construction department. You will be based at Inverness Campus. Inverness UHI is a partner of the University of the Highlands & Islands; we are one of the largest providers of Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland.

Job Purpose: We are seeking a suitably skilled person to work with employers, supporting the enrolment, progression and achievement of Modern Apprentices and other work-based learners. The successful candidate will be responsible for a caseload of Modern Apprentices and other work-based learners, providing training, assessment and review activities to support the timely achievement of high-quality Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks and work-related qualifications. In addition, the role will identify opportunities to develop new and existing income streams, through technical liaison with employers and broader industry engagement. The successful candidate will be based out of Inverness working across the Highlands and Islands area.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with Business Solutions Advisors and employers, to develop appropriate learning plans and interventions to meet specific skills requirements.
• Be responsible for a caseload of Modern Apprentices and other work-based learners allocated by the line manager in consultation with Business Solutions.
• Assessment or work place evidence
• Guidance and Support
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development

Essential Criteria:

• A relevant Vocational Qualification in Carpentry & Joinery at SCQF Level 6 or above.
• Have relevant and current industrial experience along with knowledge of the requirements of the SQA work based Portfolio for MA’s.
• Have confidence and experience working with ICT e.g. Microsoft packages, emails on online systems.
• Have current and relevant evidence of CPD.
• Workplace Assessor or Verifier qualifications as defined by SQA (Currently L&D9D or L&D9D1) or willing to work towards.
• Ability to travel in a timely manner between customer and work-related locations using a company vehicle.
• H&S Qualification or willing to work towards.

You should also be flexible, reflective, innovative, creative, and personally committed to continuing vocational and professional development. You should possess effective interpersonal skills and have good IT skills in applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject related software packages.

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing employment. Shortlisting will take place on: 19th September 25. Interviews will take place on: 26th September 25. If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department on recruitment.ic@uhi.ac.uk or on 01463 273210.