Job Vacancy
Energy Innovation Coordinator
We are seeking an Energy Innovation Coordinator working across the UHI partnership to be based at our Thurso campus.
Responsibilities: The post holder will lead and coordinate energy knowledge exchange and innovation activity across UHI. You will identify knowledge exchange opportunities, apply for funding and enable effective co-ordination and delivery of major energy knowledge exchange and research projects. You will engage with a wide range of internal collaborators and external stakeholders, proactively developing and engaging in research that contributes to the strategic goals on UHI Energy Innovation.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidate will have the knowledge, skills and experience normally associated with a first degree, together with either a PhD or an equivalent professional qualification or equivalent professional experience. You should have experience in working on or managing collaborative, multi-institutional projects. Strong communication skills and the ability to organise your own research workload are key to this role. You should have the ability to prepare research proposals, conduct individual research and disseminate results. Experience in preparing bids and funding applications would be advantageous.
Benefits of working for us:
45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack below or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk:
Interviews will be held 14th/15th January 2026.
Reference no.: NWH EIC 01
Salary range: ÂŁ36,066 - ÂŁ38,641 per annum
Duration: Fixed term for 12 months with possibility to extend or transition to open-ended, subject to funding
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Thurso
Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 5th January 2026
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.