Receptionist

25 Hours (0.714 FTE) Permanent

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 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.

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 seeking 2 Receptionists to join our team at Inverness Campus on a permanent basis. This role operates Monday to Friday on a shift pattern of either 08:00–13:00 or 13:00–18:00, shared across a team of four receptionists.

The specific working pattern can be discussed during the interview stage.

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

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland 
• Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

Shortlisting will take place on 17^th March 2026

Interviews will be held on 27^th March 2026

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.

Job Profile: Job Profile document.pdf

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