Supply Assessor/Trainer – Forestry

Supply Assessor/Trainer – Forestry‘As and when’ requiredPay is based on Grade G from £38,770 pro rataWe are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site. We are seeking a candidate for a position as supply Assessor in the Land and Science team, to work alongside academic colleagues as part of the delivery of Commercial Training courses, Further Education programmes and some of our Higher Education courses, specifically in the subject area of practical rural and forestry related skills. You will be based at the Scottish School of Forestry, Balloch, Inverness. This role presents a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys teaching and learning to join an experienced and diverse team. You will be required to deliver curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on best practice in the teaching of topics relevant to your role. You will be required to be an effective team member able to deliver a high quality curriculum and educational experiencePlease note, the successful candidate will be subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland and other background checks.Benefits of working for UHI Inverness·       45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)·      Local Government Pension Scheme through Highland Council·       10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland ·       Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities·       Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions·       Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes·       Cycle to Work Scheme·       £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU workApplication Closing Date: 17th December 2025Shortlisting will take place: 18th December 2025Interviews will take place week commencing: 5th January 2026Please note that UHI Inverness does not hold a sponsorship licence for work visas. Applicants must therefore already have the legal right to work in the UK through their own status or visa arrangements. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at this time.If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department on 01463 273210.Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.