Cook Supervisor, Dounby Primary School - ORK10900
Orkney Islands Council - Dounby
£31,607 to £32,243 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Advert Cook Supervisor Dounby Primary School 30 hours per week Temporary up to 12 May 2028 £31,607 - £32,243 pro rata £16.38 – £16.71 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to Service Manager – Corporate Catering. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 14:30, including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of the responsible for the provision of the school meal service at Dounby Primary School. Duties include preparation, cooking and service of food, supervision of staff, menu planning, ordering of provisions, ensuring all aspects of service provision complies with food safety and completion of associated records, cash handling and liaising with school staff, parents, and pupils. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 15 November 2026, with shortlisting and interviews scheduled from week commencing 16 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Scott Pring at scott.pring@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 879238. For information on applying and our recruitment process, Click here for Information for Applicants We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
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Administrative Assistant, Keelylang - ORK10811
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£30,060 to £30,662 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Advert Administrative Assistant Keelylang Early Years Base 7 hours per week Temporary up to 2 July 2027 £30,060 - £30,662 pro rata £16.47 - £16.80 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Service Manager for Early Learning and Childcare Your working pattern will be 7 hours per week. We are happy to talk about flexible working and would consider term time working and also spreading the hours over more than one day. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our early years team. Our friendly team are based at Keelylang and we support nursery settings, children and families across Orkney. The purpose of this role is to support the early years team with a range of administrative activities. This would include managing orders, supporting the service in gathering, maintaining and reporting data, gathering information about snack and milk spend, preparing and managing resources, organising travel bookings, early years diary management, including training activity, and supporting registration activities. You will be familiar with Microsoft office packages. Communication and organisational skills should be of a high standard as you will be required to work on your own initiative and as part of a team liaising with nurseries, families and practitioners as well as other agencies. You'll be required to uphold the highest levels of confidentiality. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 1 November 2026, with shortlisting and interviews taking place week commencing 2 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Catherine Diamond at catherine.diamond@orkney.gov.uk or Shaun Tulloch at shaun.tulloch@orkney.gov.uk. or on 01856873535 ext 3220. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Employability Keyworker - ORK10894
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£35,717 to £38,207 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Advert Employability Keyworker Council Offices, Kirkwall 35 hours per week Temporary up to 31 March 2027 £35,717 - £38,207 £19.57 - £20.94 per hour The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Team Manager (Adult Learning & Employability). Your working pattern is Monday – Friday with some weekend working. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of high-quality all age person-centred employability support that is flexible and meets the needs of the individual, supporting them to make positive steps towards learning, training and fair and sustainable work. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community Learning and Development Team, for an Employability Keyworker. As an Employability Keyworker you will work with individuals and organisation to plan, develop and deliver personalised employability support to enable individuals to increase their confidence, skills and knowledge, reach their potential and make positive and sustained future transitions towards their goals. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post involves a contractual requirement to: • work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information. This post is a regulated role with adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 8 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 9 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 23 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Lindsey Johnson at lindsey.johnson@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 ext. 2437. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Finance Officer (Accounting) - ORK10891
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£32,743 to £35,006 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Finance Officer (Accounting) Council Offices, Kirkwall 35 hours per week Permanent £32,743 - £35,006 £17.94 - £19.18 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to Team Manager, Accounting. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. An opportunity has arisen as a Finance Officer situated within the Accounting Service. The post holder will support the service in performing the duties of the revenue accounting function, providing Council Services with high quality financial advice, ensuring the maintenance of sound financial and accounting practice and adherence to Council procedures. The post holder will liaise with staff across a range of disciplines both within the council and external agencies, including external audit. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to produce written work to a high standard, including sound numerical and analytical skills, and be familiar with computer based financial systems, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver priorities within fixed timescales. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check. Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 8 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place 9 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 16 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Shannon MacLeod, Team Manager, Accounting at Shannon.MacLeod@orkney.gov.uk or on (01856) 873535 Ext. 2122. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Relief Assistant House Parent - ORK10887
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£15.94 to £16.38 an hour
On-siteContractPart time
Advert Relief Assistant House Parent Papdale Halls of Residence Hours are offered on an as and when required basis £15.94 / £16.38 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) You will be reporting to the Registered Manager. Your working pattern is on an as and when required basis. The purpose of this role is to assist in the provision of high-quality person-centred care to young people within Papdale Halls of Residence, in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedure, professional guidelines and social care principles. The postholder will assist children and young people, including those with additional support needs, resident in Papdale Halls of Residence, to develop independent living skills. Recent experience of direct work with children/young people or other vulnerable service users. In addition, you should be an excellent communicator with the ability to develop warm respectful relationships with children/young people and/or vulnerable adults. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 23 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 8 December 2026. This is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG membership. For a discussion about the role, contact registered manager Debbie Sclater at Debbie.Sclater@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 876060 For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Administrative Assistant, Children and Families - ORK10879
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£30,060 to £30,662 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Administrative Assistant, Children and Families Council Offices 35 hours per week Permanent £30,060 - £30,662 £16.47 - £16.80 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Senior Administrative Officer. Your working pattern is Monday – Friday 0900 - 1700. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible The purpose of this role is to provide administrative and business support, normally within the employing service but also throughout the Council, according to demand. We require an Administrative Assistant to join the Children and Families team within Orkney Health and Care. The successful candidate will provide all aspects of administrative support as required and will work closely with the Senior Administrative Officer to ensure that a high level of business support is provided. Duties will include telephone answering and reception; management of correspondence, case records; team diaries and appointments; making travel arrangements; minute taking a range of meetings and using financial systems including raising purchase orders. You will already have experience of working as an effective team member within an Administration team, have excellent administration and computer skills, ideally using Microsoft Office applications. You will need to be able to work under pressure to strict deadlines, use your own initiative, maintain confidentiality and be able to work unsupervised. We are looking for a good communicator and with excellent organisational skills as you will be part of a team liaising with members of the public, service users, families, external agencies and professionals. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the 'must have' section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland check. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 1 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 2 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 20 November. For a discussion about the role, contact Alison Stewart on alison.stewart@orkney.gov.uk or telephone, 01856 873535 ext.2618 For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Visitor Services and Cafe Assistant - ORK10880
Orkney Islands Council - Hoy
£31,883 to £32,124 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Advert Visitor Services and Café Assistant Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum 21 hours per week Permanent £31,883 - £32,124 pro rata £17.47 - £17.60 per hour The above amounts include shift and Distant Islands Allowance You will be reporting to the Team Manager (Culture). Your working pattern will be on a rota, we are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality visitor services across the museum and café, helping to create a welcoming, safe and enjoyable experience for visitors from around the world. Your work will include engaging with visitors, assisting with museum shop sales, supporting the care and presentation of museum exhibits and facilities, and contributing to the day-to-day operation of the café. You will be part of the team delivering an excellent visitor experience at the award-winning Scapa Flow Museum. You will undertake a varied role, including answering visitor enquiries, operating tills, handling cash and card transactions, preparing and serving food and drinks, carrying out cleaning duties, supporting basic site maintenance, and helping to ensure the security and care of museum collections and buildings. Working closely with colleagues across Cultural Services, you will contribute to maintaining the high standards of service and visitor experience for which the museum is known. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post involves a contractual requirement to: Work unsocial hours on a rota, Click here for Unsociable Hours Information This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 1 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place on week commencing 2 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 16 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Kate Doughty, Team Manager Culture at Kate.Doughty@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 extension 2376. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Corporate Strategy Manager - ORK10881
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£48,017 to £50,919 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Advert Corporate Strategy Manager Council Offices, Kirkwall 35 hours per week Temporary up to 28 February 2028 £48,017 - £50,919 £26.31 - £27.90 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to Service Manager (Improvement and Performance). Your working pattern is Monday - Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm. We are happy to talk flexible or hybrid working, where possible, depending on the needs of the service. The purpose of this role is to lead on the delivery of our Corporate Strategy function. Your work will include ensuring the efficient and effective operation and delivery of the corporate strategy function and its day-to-day activities, delivering on key priorities and driving improvement and change. As a senior professional you will be experienced in your field, providing guidance and advice to your team and officers across the organisation. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check. This post is classed as a politically restricted post under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Interview expenses are payable for this post, click here for further information. Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy. Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 1 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 2 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 16 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact William Moore at William.moore@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 extension 2104, or India Whitwell at india.whitwell@orkney.gov.uk, or on 01856 873535 extension 3380. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Relief Towage Mate - ORK10884
Orkney Islands Council - Kirkwall
£283.14 to £283.14 a day
On-siteContractPart time
Advert Relief Towage Mate Scapa Pier Hours are on an as and when required basis £283.14 per day for any shifts undertaken within a 24 hour period (including Distant Islands Allowance) You will be reporting to the Marine Superintendent. Your working pattern is on an as and when required basis. The purpose of this role is to undertake maintenance work on board to maintain safe and efficient shipboard operations in accordance with the Safety Management System. A knowledge of tugs and towing is essential, as well as extensive experience in mooring and shipboard operations. Ship-handling experience and confidence when manoeuvring close to the shore is important. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 8 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 9 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 23 November. For a discussion about the role, contact Douglas Manson at douglas.manson@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873636. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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Refuse Driver - ORK10877
Orkney Islands Council - Orkney Islands
£31,607 to £32,243 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advert Refuse Driver Orkney Mainland 37 hours per week Permanent £31,607 – £32,243 £16.38 – £16.71 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance You will be reporting to the Team Manager Environmental Services Operations. Your working pattern is 8.00am - 4.00pm, Monday - Thursday, and 8.00am - 3.30pm on Friday. The purpose of this role is to drive and be responsible for allocated vehicles requiring specialist driving skills. You will be a member of a service concerned with the collection, disposal and recycling of waste. You will be required to work either individually or as part of a team to ensure the efficient operation of the service. The duties will include the normal range of driving duties, waste disposal and recycling operations and any other duties associated with the service function commensurate with this post. In addition to the normal range of driving duties you must be able to undertake standby duties and winter maintenance works as required. Out of hours working may be required for weekends and evenings, for which an appropriate overtime or standby payment will be made. This may be on either a planned rota or relief basis, to cover for sickness and holidays. You must have a positive approach to health and safety and a flexible attitude to work with a willingness to undertake a variety of duties and also have the ability to work on your own at times. Training in the use of specialist equipment will be given. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. A full and current class C driving licence is essential. This post involves a contractual requirement to: Participate in a standby rota covering out of hours, Click here for more Standby Information This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check. Applications close on 23:59 on Sunday 1 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 2 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 16 November 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Robert Thomson, Team Manager Environmental Services Operations at robert.thomson@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process. Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.
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