UHI Argyll recruiting Work Coaches to boost employability in Oban and Dunoon
UHI Argyll continues to prove that education in the region is not just about classrooms, it is about connection. Part of the University of the Highlands and Islands network, it operates across one of Scotland’s most geographically fragmented areas, bringing learning and opportunity directly into communities rather than drawing people away.
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UHI’s role is reflected not only in its courses, but in the jobs it creates. The current recruitment of part-time Work Coaches in Oban and Dunoon highlights a growing focus on employability, supporting individuals into work, building confidence, and strengthening local economies.
These are not abstract ambitions. They are practical responses to real challenges: population decline, skills shortages, and the need to retain talent in rural areas.
UHI’s model remains simple but effective . Local delivery, flexible learning, and strong community ties. In places like Argyll, that approach is not just valuable, it is essential.
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Job Title: Work Coach
Contract type: Fixed Term 1 year 0.8FTE Oban/ 0.6FTE Dunoon
Position Type: Part Time
Salary for these posts is £31,250 pro rata.
Location: Dunoon and Oban
Closing date for applications: 19/04/2026
Work Coach (2 Part‑Time Roles)
We’re seeking two motivated, people‑focused Work Coaches to support adults preparing to re‑enter the world of work. You’ll help build confidence, develop employability skills, and create pathways into meaningful, sustained employment through high‑quality work placements.
What You’ll Do
• Provide personalised, motivational 1‑to‑1 coaching to develop confidence, skills, and job‑readiness.
• Support learners in their learning and on placement, ensuring positive, structured experiences.
• Match learners to suitable placements, liaising with employers to arrange, monitor, and review progress.
• Build and maintain referral routes with local agencies and community partners.
• Track outcomes: set goals, review progress, and provide clear, constructive feedback.
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About You
You should bring experience supporting jobseekers, learners, or people facing barriers to work, and have excellent interpersonal skills to motivate, inspire, and build trust. Organised and solution‑focused, you’re comfortable juggling priorities and solving problems to keep learners progressing. You’re confident engaging with employers and partner agencies to create opportunities and sustain positive relationships. Above all, you’re compassionate, patient, and resilient, with a clear focus on achieving high‑quality outcomes for the people you support. Experience in employability, FE/college settings, or community‑based support is desirable.
Additional Information
• Roles involve local travel; driving licence is essential.
• Appointment subject to PVG membership and satisfactory references.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Help us support individuals to build brighter futures through work‑ready skills and meaningful placements.
Closing Date for applications is 19/04/2026
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Please email your completed application to ACHR@uhi.ac.uk
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