At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to ensure smooth business support and manage elections in Orkney.
- Company: Join the Orkney Islands Council, a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and relocation package available.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a chance to impact local democracy.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in management and a passion for public service are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27.9 - 27.9 £ per hour.
Team Manager Business Support/Elections
Council Offices, Kirkwall
35 hours per week
Permanent
£48,017 - £50,919 per year
£26.31 - £27.90 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Service Manager (Customer and Business Support).
Your working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The purpose of this role is to ensure the efficient and effective operation and delivery of the business support / elections function and its day to day activities, delivering on key priorities, statutory functions and driving improvement and change.
This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the Council, providing business management and operational support across several key services, School Place Caretaker services and the delivery of elections and referendums.
You will be responsible for leading and developing the team that provides support to the Office of the Chief Executive, Enterprise and Resources, Legal Services, and Performance and Business Support. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets and resources, oversee performance and business planning activities, and ensure high standards of customer-focused service delivery.
A key part of the role is managing Electoral Services, including planning and delivering elections and referendums, ensuring compliance with legislation and supporting democratic processes across Orkney.
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.
Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post.
Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 20 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 21 September 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 5 October 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Fiona Ratter, Service Manager (Customer and Business Support) at Fiona.ratter@orkney.gov.uk or on (01856) 873535 extension 2230 or Alex Rodwell, Head of Performance and Business Support at alex.rodwell@orkney.gov.uk or on (01856) 873535 extension 2281.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, please refer to the Information for Applicants.
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.
Team Manager (Business Support/Elections) - ORK10735 in Kirkwall employer: Orkney Islands Council
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