UHI
Executive Assistant
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Executive Assistant
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:
Executive Assistant
Salary range £36,215 - £38,421 per annum
Duration: Permanent
Working hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Location: UHI House, Inverness (campus based)
Closing Date: 18 October 2026
A key role within the Principal and Secretary Office, the Executive Assistant role will provide high-quality, executive support to the University's senior leadership. Working closely with the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, members of the Senior Executive Team, University Court and colleagues across UHI, the postholder will provide proactive and trusted support within a busy and varied environment. The role includes managing a complex diary, coordinating meetings and engagements, preparing papers and briefing information, managing correspondence and ensuring key actions and priorities are progressed effectively.
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The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, sound judgement and a high level of professionalism and discretion. They will be confident in managing competing priorities, handling sensitive information and developing effective working relationships with a range of senior internal and external stakeholders.
Interviews will be held at UHI House, Inverness on a date to be confirmed.
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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.
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