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Vice Principal Academic

UHI Shetland

Type
Full-Time
Address
UHI Shetland, Lerwick Campus, Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0PX
Salary
£64,367.08 - £68,621.52 + DIA
Closing Date
4 July 2026
Company
UHI Shetland
Details
Job Details
Email
recruitment.shetland@uhi.ac.uk

 

Join the leadership team at UHI Shetland.

We are seeking an exceptional educational leader to join us as Vice Principal Academic and help shape the future of tertiary education, research and skills development in Shetland.

As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across curriculum, academic quality, research, enterprise and knowledge exchange, ensuring our provision remains innovative, high quality and responsive to the needs of learners, employers and communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join UHI Shetland at a transformational time as we invest in major developments to create a modern, sustainable and inspiring single-campus environment while continuing to strengthen our impact across education, research and commercial activity.

📍 Shetland
🕒 Permanent, Full-Time
📅 Closing date: 4 July 2026

 

For further information and application details, see our information pack UHI_VP-Shetland-June-2026.pdf or contact: recruitment.shetland@uhi.ac.uk

To apply please visit Vice Principal Academic – 475839 | UHI Shetland | myjobscotland

 

 

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

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