STEM Futures Administrative Assistant

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

Salary range

Duration

Duration Fixed term until 31 July 2027

Working hours

Working hours 14 hours per week

Location

Location Remote

Closing Date

Closing Date 31 July 2026

UHI STEM Futures is an innovative one-year pilot programme developed in collaboration with The Highland Council. Funded by SSE Hydro STEM and delivered alongside the Science Skills Academy's Newton Room offering, the programme aims to inspire and support the next generation of STEM learners. We are now recruiting a part time STEM Futures Administrative Assistant to help bring this exciting project to life.

The STEM Futures Administrative Assistant will undertake a range of administrative duties that support the coordination and delivery of STEM Futures pilot programme. A detailed job description and person specification for the post are attached.

Pay and Benefits

The role is linked to grade 4 on the UHI payscale. The starting salary for this position will normally be in the range £25,262 to £27,602 per annum pro‑ra.

This post is fixed term from September 2026 until 31 st July 2027 subject to funding. There is no guarantee of further employment after the expiry of this term.

The post is part time 0.4 FTE (14 hours per week), with flexible working over 3 or 4 days.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check, so please let us know if you are currently a PVG scheme member.

The workplace pension scheme provided to workers at grade five and below is the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a qualifying pension scheme, which means it meets or exceeds the government’s standards. Full information about the scheme can be found on the Highland Council’s Pension Fund website http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Full-time posts carry a total of 42 days leave per annum (pro‑ra for part-time posts). It is practice that, with the exception of a Christmas and New Year closure, leave may be taken at any time of year, subject to the requirements of the post and department and with the permission of your line manager. If you are considering a secondment your leave entitlement would be as your current employment contract.

At UHI, we offer a supportive, flexible and rewarding place to work, with a range of benefits including:

• 42 days’ annual leave (pro‑ra)
• Attractive pension scheme and options for additional contributions
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Occupational sick pay and an 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)
• Linked In Learning access for ongoing professional development
• Long-service awards and active social events