Education, Communities and Housing - Resources
21 hours per week
Temporary to 29 November 2027
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance
You will be reporting to Team Manager (Resources).
Your working pattern is 21 hours per week. 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.
As part of a small team the successful candidate will provide all aspects of administrative support for Active Communities and will work closely with the Team Manager (Resources) to ensure the effective, efficient and consistent provision of high-quality business support across a wide range of other services including Education and Housing when required.
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 wider team liaising with a wide range of customers.
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 15 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 16 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 30 November 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Fiona Ratter at fiona.ratter@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 ext. 2230.
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 - Education Resources - ORK10907 employer: Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values flexibility and community engagement. As a Community Payback Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives while benefiting from professional growth and development in a collaborative environment. Located in Kirkwall, you will enjoy the unique advantages of working in a picturesque setting, with access to various community resources and partnerships that enhance your role.
