Relief SVQ Assessor - Agriculture

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Relief SVQ Assessor - Agriculture

UHI Orkney

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£18.88 per hour (Including Distant Islands Allowance)

You will be reporting to the Curriculum Leader for Agriculture.

Your working pattern will be as when required.

The purpose of this role is to asses SVQs, based at UHI Orkney.

This relief post requires ability to work independently, be self-motivated and good communication. Considerable experience of working in and a knowledge of good practice in agriculture and modern working practices is required. The role will involve visiting candidates in their place of work within Orkney and Caithness to undertake workplace assessment, maintain accurate records and liaise with employers.

Applicants must be educated to HNC/SVQ 3 or equivalent level in a relevant curriculum area, and hold assessing qualification (L+D 9 or equivalent) or achieve this within 12 months. Knowledge of the SVQ in Agriculture is essential. You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney and Caithness to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post requires Level 2 disclosure with PVG Children.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 26 April 2026

For a discussion about the role, contact Colin Risbridger Curriculum Leader for Agriculture at Colin.Risbridger@uhi.ac.uk or on 01856 569000.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

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