Vacancies
Orkney Islands Council
General Youth Worker, East Mainland Youth Club (Ref: ORK10518)
2 hours per week, 20 weeks per year, Temporary up to 31 March 2027, £30,060 – £30,662 pro rata / £16.47 – £16.80 per hour
Senior Youth Worker, East Mainland Youth Club (Ref: ORK10519)
2 hours per week, 20 weeks per year, Temporary up to 31 March 2027, £31,356 – £31,995 pro rata / £17.18 – £17.53 per hour
Senior Youth Worker, North Walls Youth Club (Ref: ORK10521)
2 hours per week, 20 weeks per year, Temporary up to 31 March 2027, £31,356 – £31,995 pro rata / £17.18 – £17.53 per hour
Administrative Assistant (Ref: ORK10542)
35 hours per week, Permanent, £30,060 – £30,662 /
£16.47 – £16.80 per hour
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Ref: ORK10544)
35 hours per week, Permanent, £48,017 – £50,919 /
£26.31 – £27.90 per hour
Centre Supervisor, Kirkwall Community Centre (Ref: ORK10554)
35 hours per week, Temporary up to 31 July 2027,
£35,717 – £38,207 / £19.57 – £20.94 per hour
Kitchen Assistant, St Andrews Primary School (Ref: ORK10556)
9 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time, £29,909 – £30,237 pro rata / £15.50 – £15.67 per hour
Domestic, St Rognvald House (Ref: ORK10561)
30 hours per week, Permanent, £32,600 – £32,961 pro rata / £16.90 – £17.09 per hour
Closing date for the above eight entries:
Sunday 19 July 2026
Economic Development Manager (Ref: ORK10528)
35 hours per week, Permanent, £48,017 – £55,390 /
£26.31- £30.35 per hour
Asset Management Surveyor (Ref: ORK10549)
35 hours per week, Permanent, £42,908 – £50,919 /
£23.51 – £27.90 per hour
Administrative Assistant, Smiddybrae House (Ref: ORK10560)
12 hours per week, Permanent, £30,060 – £30,662 pro rata / £16.47 – £16.80 per hour
Community Learning Officer (Ref: ORK10562)
35 hours per week, Temporary up to 31 March 2027,
£46,899 – £51,837 / £25.70 – £28.41 per hour
Employability Keyworker (Ref: ORK10564)
35 hours per week, Temporary up to 31 March 2027,
£35,717 – £38,207 / £19.57 – £20.94 per hour
Peripatetic Social Care Worker, Short Breaks and Supported Living Network (Ref: ORK10570)
27.17 hours per week, Permanent, £35,974 – £40,219 pro rata / £18.65 – £20.85 per hour
Social Care Worker, Smiddybrae House (Ref: ORK10574)
24.66 hours per week, Permanent, £35,974 – £40,219 pro-rata / £18.65 – £20.85 per hour
Social Care Assistant, Smiddybrae House (Ref: ORK10578)
2 x 37 hours per week, Permanent, £34,468 – £35,168 / £17.87 – £18.23 per hour
Closing date for the above eight entries:
Sunday 26 July 2026
Relief Driver / Roadworker 2, Hoy (Ref: ORK10571)
£15.94 / £16.38 per hour, Hours are offered on an as-and-when-required basis
Relief Driver / Roadworker 2, Westray (Ref: ORK10572)
£15.94 / £16.38 per hour, Hours are offered on an as-and-when-required basis
Activities Facilitator, Smiddybrae House (Ref: ORK10567)
22.2 hours per week, Permanent, £34,468 – £35,168 pro rata / £17.87 – £18.23 per hour
Service Manager (Transportation) (Ref: ORK10575)
35 hours per week, Permanent, £62,908 – £68,529 / £34.47 – £37.55 per hour
Closing date for the above four entries:
Sunday 2 August 2026
Project Support Officer (Ref: ORK10568)
35 hours per week, Temporary up to 30 June 2028, £31,356 – £31,995 / £17.18 – £17.53 per hour
Cleaner, UHI Orkney (Ref: ORK10576)
20 hours per week, Permanent, £29,080 – £29,350 pro-rata / £15.07 – £15.21 per hour
Closing date for the above two entries:
Sunday 9 August 2026
Relief School Crossing Patrol Officer (Ref: ORK10199)
£15.07 per hour, Hours are offered on an as-and-when-required basis
Relief Senior Social Care Worker, Short Breaks and Supported Living Network (Ref: ORK10512)
£21.14 per hour, Hours are offered on an as-and-when-required basis
Relief Senior Social Care Worker, Glaitness Centre (Ref: ORK10513)
£21.14 per hour, Hours are offered on an as-and-when-required basis
Relief Care Organiser, Short Breaks and Supported Living Network (Ref: ORK10514)
£16.47 per hour, Hours are offered on an as-and-when-required basis
Relief Cook, Older People’s Care Facilities (Ref: ORK10516)
£15.94 per hour, Hours are offered on an as-and-when-required basis
Relief Social Care Assistant, Older People’s Care Facilities (Ref: ORK10517)
£16.38 per hour, Hours are offered on an as-and-when-required basis
Recruitment for the above entries is ongoing
Happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
Salaries and hourly rates are inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance and Shift Allowance where applicable.
Orkney Islands Council ensures that the pay for all posts meets both the Scottish Local Government Living Wage and Real Living Wage.
Orkney Islands Council offers a wider range of benefits including contributory pension scheme, excellent annual leave and public holiday, occupational sick pay, family-friendly, flexible and hybrid working options.
Further information is available from, and online applications can be made through:
https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/orkney-islands-council/jobs
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If you are unable to apply online and need to apply using an alternative format, please contact Customer Services, Orkney Islands Council, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY, Tel: (01856) 873535 or email customerservice@orkney.gov.uk.