Employability Co-ordinator [RISE,TAF and New FWDF] (UHI Moray)

About the role

UHI Moray is seeking an Employability Coordinator to join the Employability Team and deliver a new employability project funded through the Scottish Government Child Poverty Delivery Plan. The project will operate within the existing SWAP employability programme and is funded via three strands – RISE, TAF and the New FDWF – with the aim of eradicating child poverty.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the new employability project in line with the Child Poverty Delivery Plan objectives.
• Coordinate employability and training provision for vulnerable individuals.
• Work collaboratively with partners and engage employers to create placement opportunities.
• Contribute to the existing SWAP employability programme.
• Manage project timelines and meet tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience organising and coordinating employability or training provision for vulnerable groups.
• Demonstrated experience of partnership working and employer engagement.
• Successful completion of the appropriate PVG Scheme membership and/or Disclosure Scotland check.

Skills

• Excellent team‑working abilities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Effective time‑management and ability to work under pressure.
• Capability to meet tight deadlines.

Pay

Salary range: £32,944 – £35,172 per annum.

Schedule

Fixed‑term contract until 31 July 2027, 35 hours per week (1 FTE).

Application details

Reference number: 26/104. Closing date: 9 am, Friday 25 September 2026. All applicants must complete the UHI Moray Job Application Form and quote the reference number; CVs will not be considered. For further information, contact Jacqui Taylor at Jacqui.Taylor.Moray@uhi.ac.uk. UHI Moray is committed to positive disability inclusion and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.