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:
Director of Tertiary Student Recruitment (Internal Applications)
| Please note | This role is currently only available to internal applicants. |
|---|---|
| Salary range | Competitive (Salary information available on enquiry) |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Working hours | 35hrs per week Mon - Fri |
| Location | UHI Partnership (multi-site / hybrid) |
| Closing Date | 12 July 2026 |
Student Recruitment and Growth Division
The Student Recruitment and Growth Division brings together a team of 40 professional services specialists dedicated to supporting both prospective and current students, as well as contributing to the success of the wider UHI partnership. Our work is central to UHI’s continued growth and underpins every stage of the student journey, creating a strong foundation for an outstanding student experience.
We are committed to delivering an excellent, student-centred experience, striving to enhance how we engage, support, and inspire learners. The division spans a broad and integrated range of expertise, including student recruitment and marketing, international recruitment, admissions, student records, reporting and business intelligence, management information systems (MIS), as well as further education and skills development activity.
By working collaboratively across these areas, we ensure a seamless, joined-up tertiary approach that supports learners from first enquiry through to achievement and beyond.
A detailed job description and person specification for the post are attached.
Applicants with informal questions are encouraged to contact
Richard Emborg, Vice-Principal Student Recruitment and Growth by email to richard.emborg@uhi.ac.uk.
Pay and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting the seniority and responsibilities of the position.
This post is full time. The standard working week is 35 hours and your normal working hours shall be 9am to 5pm on Mondays to Fridays. Please note that due to the nature of this role evening and weekend work may be required.
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 (pro rata 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.
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.
The deadline for submitting your application is 12 July 2026 at 11.59pm.
Shortlisting will take place the week commencing 13 July 2026.
Interviews will be held in person or by videoconferencing on a date to be confirmed
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.
Applications for this post are currently restricted to existing executive office and academic partner employees only.
Interviews will be held to be confirmed.
- 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.