Project Manager: Offshore Wind Skills Hub

About the role

UHI is the United Kingdom’s leading integrated university encompassing both further and higher education, a diverse, flexible partnership rooted in communities and driven by their needs. The network of colleges, specialist teaching centres and internationally recognised research institutes delivers supported, flexible learning from access level to PhD. The Economic Development and Advancement Directorate mobilises UHI’s assets externally to deliver regional impact, support students and generate sustainable income. Supported by £1.17m from the Scottish Government’s Offshore Wind Skills Programme Fund, UHI is establishing the first phase of the UHI Offshore Wind Skills Hub. The Hub will create a regional, industry‑led approach to developing the workforce needed to support Scotland's rapidly expanding offshore wind sector by increasing training capacity, strengthening collaboration between education and industry, and providing targeted support for employers and learners across the Highlands and Islands.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for project delivery
• Ensure robust governance
• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement
• Provide financial oversight
• Ensure successful achievement of project outcomes
• Shape future phases of the Hub by supporting partnership development
• Secure future investment
• Work collaboratively across the UHI partnership, industry and government

Pay

The role is linked to grade 7 on the UHI payscale. The starting salary will normally be in the range £43,243 to £45,877 per annum pro‑rata. For exceptional candidates a higher salary up to the top of the grade (currently £50,129 per annum pro‑rata) may be available.

Benefits

• Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension scheme – a qualifying pension scheme meeting or exceeding government standards
• 42 days’ annual leave per annum (pro rata for part‑time posts)
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies
• Occupational sick pay and 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

Schedule

Duration: 12‑month fixed‑term contract (with potential to extend subject to further funding). Working hours: 35 hours per week. Location: Hybrid / Inverness or other UHI partnership location as agreed.