UHI is the United Kingdom’s leading integrated university encompassing both further and higher education. We are more than a college and more than a traditional university: a diverse, flexible partnership, rooted in our communities and driven by their needs. Our network of colleges, specialist teaching centres and internationally recognised research institutes delivers supported, flexible learning from access level to PhD.
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
International Student Mobility Manager
| Salary range | £43,243 to £45,877 per annum |
|---|---|
| Duration | Fixed Term until end July 2028 |
| Working hours | 35 hours per week |
| Location | UHI House, Inverness or other location, including remote, as agreed |
| Closing Date | Sunday 29th November |
International Student Mobility Manager
Working within the context of a developing university partnership international strategy, and during a period of transformational change for the university partnership, this is a key fixed-term role to provide operational management expertise to support the re-establishment and development of UHI’s international student mobility and exchange function.
Reporting to the Head of International Student Recruitment, and working closely with colleagues across the UHI partnership, this role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge, understanding and experience managing study abroad, Erasmus+ and/or other student mobility focussed programmes and activity.
Bringing a combined ability to manage and deliver complex projects in a multi-stakeholder environment alongside strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, the successful candidate for this exciting role will be a champion of the UHI brand across our international partnerships and student markets.
Funded as part of a fixed term growth project within the university’s Student Recruitment and Growth portfolio, this role is funded to the end of July 2028. Whilst there may be an opportunity for this role to transition into a longer-term or permanent position at the end of this period, there is no guarantee of extension.
Opportunities for secondment are welcomed.
A detailed job description and person specification for the post are attached.
Applicants with informal questions are encouraged to contact Tess Sadler by email at tess.sadler@uhi.ac.uk.
Pay and Benefits
This role is linked to grade 7 on the UHI payscale.
The starting salary for this position will normally be in the range £43,243 to £45,877 per annum.
This post is fulltime, fixed-term to end-July 2028, and will involve working 35 hours per week on a working pattern as agreed with your line manager.
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 we provide to workers at grade six and above is the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). This is a qualifying pension scheme, which means it meets or exceeds the government’s standards. Full information on the scheme can be found at http://www.uss.co.uk/Pages/default.aspx
Full-time posts carry a total of 42 days leave per annum. 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.
Recruitment Process
When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence how you meet the selection criteria identified on the relevant person specification.
Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK.
The deadline for submitting your application is Sunday 29th November 2026 at 11.59pm.
Shortlisting will take place the week commencing 30th November 2026
If you have any queries regarding our recruitment and selection process, or if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments to either the recruitment process or the prospective job, please contact the HR team as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held w/c 7th December 2026.
- Job description
- Person specification
- Further information
- Terms and conditions
- Guidance notes for candidates
- Summary of terms and conditions of employment
UHI Employee Benefits
At UHI, we offer a supportive, flexible and rewarding place to work, with a range of benefits including:
- 42 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- 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)
- LinkedIn Learning access for ongoing professional development
- Long-service awards and active social events
If you have any queries about the application process please contact the HR Office at HR@uhi.ac.uk.