At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage port operations and ensure safe navigation in Orkney's waters.
- Company: Join the Orkney Islands Council, a supportive and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and relocation package available.
- Other info: 12-hour shifts with 3 weeks off; great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in maritime safety while enjoying a unique lifestyle in Orkney.
- Qualifications: OOW certificate or VTS Nautical Knowledge Course required.
The predicted salary is between 29.53 - 29.53 £ per hour.
Advert Marine Officer / VTS Operator Harbour Authority Building, Scapa 37 hours per week Permanent £63,458 - £70,258 (including shift allowance, Distant Islands Allowance and contractual overtime) £26.70 - £29.53 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance) You will be reporting to the Deputy Harbour Master.
Your working pattern is 2 weeks on shift (1 week of days, 06:30 -18:30, followed by 1 week of nights, 18:30 - 06:30) and then 3 weeks off shift.
We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Marine Officer/VTS Operator in Orkney.
Candidates for the post must possess a minimum of an OOW certificate or VTS Nautical Knowledge Course with a V103/1 VTS Operator certificate (or the ability to achieve this within 6 months of appointment).
The Marine Officers duties will include port control room manning (radar surveillance, VHF operations, CCTV monitoring, etc.) on a watch keeping basis together with routine operations of the Port VTS information service.
The successful applicant will be required to be available on the mainland of Orkney as the roster involves working 12 hour shifts, day and night.
This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.
Interview expenses are payable for this post, click here for further information .
Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy .
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 2 August 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 3 August 2026 and interviews scheduled for week commencing 17 August 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Douglas Manson at douglas. manson@orkney. gov. uk or on 01856 873636.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process .
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.
Marine Officer/VTS Operator - ORK10599 employer: Orkney Islands Council
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