At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the management team in delivering effective education services.
- Company: Join Orkney Islands Council, a diverse and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while enhancing your administrative skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
Council Offices, Kirkwall
35 hours per week
Temporary up to 30 November 2027
£32,743 – £35,006
£17.94 – £19.18 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to Team Manager (Resources). Your working pattern is 35 hours per week. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The successful candidate will assist the management team in providing a full range of professional support, ensuring that the business aspects of Education and Active Communities are delivered effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner.
Candidates should have significant experience in administrative practices and be familiar with all Microsoft Office packages. We require enthusiastic individuals that continually seek ways to improve all aspects of our service and actively support colleagues to implement positive changes to working practices.
You will have excellent organisational and time management skills and have the ability to communicate to service users at all levels, both internally and externally. You will work to strict deadlines, use your own initiative and be able to work unsupervised. You should be able to demonstrate experience of working accurately with figures producing information and reports on time.
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 on 23.59 Sunday, 13 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 14 September 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week beginning 28 September 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Ingrid Scott at or on ext. 2433.
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.
Senior Administrative Officer, Education - ORK10726 in Kirkwall employer: Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values flexibility and encourages professional growth. With a commitment to equal opportunities and a focus on improving community services, employees can expect meaningful work that makes a real difference in the lives of residents. The picturesque location of Kirkwall provides a unique advantage, allowing staff to enjoy a balanced lifestyle while contributing to the development of education and active communities.
