Project & Finance Development Officer

UHI Shetland is seeking a motivated and conscientious individual to work as part of our Finance Team in the Scalloway campus as a Projects & Finance Development Officer. This person will be responsible for processing current project finances in collaboration with our marine sciences team. They will be tasked with future proofing the sustainability of UHI Shetland by supporting and administering income generation activities for future projects through preparation of business cases, contracts, research grants or other sources. The Projects & Finance Development Officer will be responsible to engage with risk management and audit activities and at times will provide accurate reporting on grant activity to stakeholders.

This is a cross departmental role, the suitable candidate will report to the Finance Head of Section but will be expected to communicate effectively with other departments and manage their day-to-day workload, co-ordinating activities with staff, UHI partners and ensure project delivery is managed effectively, and suitable records are maintained.

The Projects & Finance Development Officer will be educated to SCQF level 9 or equivalent in a Finance or Business area, must be proficient in Microsoft packages.

The specific responsibilities of the post may be adjusted from time to time as necessary. The post holder will be expected to have a flexible approach and be willing to adapt to changes in their role in response to the changing needs of the college.

All Shetland UHI (SUHI) employees are expected to abide by all SUHI approved procedures and perform any other duties not specifically detailed but which may fall within the overall job purpose and within the expected competence and ability of the post holder. In addition, the postholder must uphold our commitment to ensuring Health & Safety, quality, equality of opportunity and non-discrimination in all aspects of our work.

The post holder will be expected to commit to all required training and development programmes agreed through the annual appraisal process to ensure compliance with SUHI and sectoral standards.

UHI Shetland

UHI Shetland is the most northern partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, offering well-equipped, modern facilities and provision of a variety of tertiary education courses, applied research, consultancies and knowledge exchange projects together with high-quality accredited and bespoke training.

UHI Shetland mirrors NJNC terms and conditions for Scotland’s College’s Home (njncscotlandscolleges.ac.uk) offering 9 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)

Distant Islands Allowance is currently set at £2,742 which would be in addition to any salary payment (pro Rata).

UHI Shetland is an equal opportunities employer operating a blind recruitment process and will not accept CVs as part of an application.

Please download and complete the application form and return to recruitment.shetland@uhi.ac.uk.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday 9 February 2025

UHI Shetland, a limited company registered in Scotland, Number SC646337.
Registered Scottish Charity Number SC050701

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