Wellbeing and Learning Support Manager

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 13 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. We also host circa 600 school pupils on campus every week who engage in study with UHI Inverness as part of their Senior Phase in school.

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 currently seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our management team on a permanent basis in the role of Wellbeing and Learning Support Manager. This role is based at UHI Inverness campus and reports to our Vice Principal within the student experience directorate. This is a critical post leading the delivery of our student wellbeing and learning support services. These services are pivotal to creating an excellent student experience and positive student outcomes. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join us and to provide leadership to a high performing team. We are seeking someone who has previous experience of working with people who have additional learning support needs, including mental health conditions, and preferably with experience of line management within an educational context.

Please see the job profile document for further information. 

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG scheme membership prior to commencing employment.

Application Closing Date: 5^th December

Shortlisting will take place on 6^th December

Interviews will be held on 13^th December  

If you have any queries about the application process please contact the Human Resources Department on recruitment.ic@uhi.ac.uk or on 01463 273210 or if you wish to arrange a telephone call with the Vice Principal to discuss this role.

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.

Job Profile  Job Profile document

For further information about the role please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.