Vacancies

Orkney Islands Council

Working together for Orkney

Modern Apprenticeship in Social Care, Smiddybrae House (ORK09947)
22.2 hours per week, Shift working over seven days, Temporary up to 31 August 2027, £32,494 – £32,749 pro rata /
£16.93 – £17.06 per hour

Improvement and Reviewing Officer (Ref: ORK09962)
35 hours per week, Permanent, £50,700 – £53,620 /
£27.78 – £29.38 per hour 

Closing date for the above two entries:
Sunday 25 January 2026

Team Manager – Sport and Leisure (Ref: ORK09989)
35 hours per week, Temporary up to 21 December 2026, £46,503 – £49,295 / £25.48 – £27.01 per hour

Social Care Worker Nights, Hamnavoe House (ORK10007)
26.45 hours per week, Shift working over seven days, Permanent, £41,510 – £46,487 pro rata / £21.52 – £24.10 per hour

Closing date for the above three entries:
Sunday 1 February 2026

Catering Assistant, Papdale Halls of Residence (ORK09985)
23 hours per week, Term Time, Permanent, £29,002 – £29,311 pro rata / £15.03 – £15.19 per hour

Closing date for the above entry: Sunday 8 February 2026

Service Manager – Leisure and Libraries (Ref: ORK09988)
35 hours per week, Permanent, £60,883 – £66,321 /
£33.36 – £36.34 per hour 

Closing date for the above entry: Sunday 15 February 2026

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 offer 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.