Quality Officer

Responsibilities

• Cook up the development, implementation, and continual review of quality assurance and enhancement policies, procedures, and processes.
• Ensure our systems remain robust, current, and aligned with sector expectations.
• Cook up the effective flow of information between college teams and awarding bodies, ensuring full compliance with auditable quality assurance standards.
• Support staff in meeting quality requirements and preparing for external review activities.
• Lead the organization of external examinations, ensuring a smooth, consistent, and professional experience for learners and colleagues.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• A relevant qualification in the subject area - at minimum HNC or Quality Assurance and Enhancement prior knowledge.
• Previous experience of working in a busy office environment.
• A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.

Benefits

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary

£29,662 - £31,018 per annum, pro rata

Location

Fort William or Thurso

Working Hours

21 hours, Permanent

Closing Date

5pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026

How to Apply

To apply, please download the job description and application form from: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk