Yearning for a change of lifestyle or career – Orkney can offer the complete package!

From famous TV presenters to celebrity chefs, Orkney is a favourite destination of many.

Why? Well, the islands offer the complete package boasting a rich heritage, landscapes, beaches, wildlife, a thriving food and drink sector, world leading energy innovation and a lifestyle that is second to none!

Orkney is the complete package, boasting a rich heritage, landscapes, beaches, wildlife, thriving food and drink sector, world leading energy innovation and a lifestyle that is second to none!

Don’t just take our word for it, year after year we are named one of the best and happiest places to live in the country.

Of course, for those of us lucky enough to already live here – we are more than aware of how special our islands are! Could you be part of Orkney Islands Council’s journey to make a real difference in our communities?

If you are thinking about a career or lifestyle change, then look no further – we have a number of reasons why you should “Join Us”!

• A lifestyle that is second to none ✔
• Voted the best and happiest place to live year after year ✔
• Low crime rate and a safe place to settle ✔
• Flexible, hybrid and family friendly working ✔
• Strong career pathways and support for learning and development ✔
• Competitive salary with bonuses, a great pension scheme and holiday package ✔
• Any organisation can offer a decent financial package, but Orkney can offer so much more!

At Orkney Islands Council, there is a role to suit everyone.

Interested in a caring and nurturing profession? Are you an IT whizz? Do you have a background in finance or transportation? Maybe you are interested in the administration side of business, human resources, or have a passion for the arts or sport and leisure?

Do you want to be part of innovative projects that will make a huge impact, not only here in Orkney, but across the rest of the country too — whether that be the £100m Islands Growth Deal or Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project?

The Council employs 2,700 or so members of staff who are at the heart of what we do through the Our People – Our Plan initiative. Through the initiative, the Council has embarked on a transformative journey, reassessing our priorities and values, and focusing in on creating a new organisational culture, including investing heavily in our number one asset — our staff.

A key piece of work has been a set of staff values — the principles that will provide us with purpose and direction, and help manage our interactions, with the public and among ourselves.

They are:

• People: We put our colleagues and our communities at the heart of everything we do.
• Unity: We are one council, and achieve more when we support, encourage and value each other.
• Trust: We trust, respect and empower each other and act with honesty and integrity.
• Ownership: We take personal and shared responsibility, are transparent, and are accountable for our actions and our impact.
• Creativity: We embrace innovative solutions with a drive to improve ways of working. Everybody at this organisation — whatever their job or whenever they join us — will have a role to play in ensuring these values become part of everything we do.

Our Housing and Homelessness Service is looking for a permanent Team Manager to oversee housing and homelessness with a salary of up to £43k.

To discuss further contact Lesley Mulraine Service Manager (Housing, Homelessness and Schoolcare Accommodation) on 01856 873535 extension 2174 or email lesley.mulraine@orkney.gov.uk.

Or head here to apply -Team Manager (Housing and Homelessness) - | Orkney Islands Council | myjobscotland

Closing date Sunday 4 June 2023.

We are also looking for a permanent Team Manager (Housing Strategy, Development and Data), with a salary of up to £43k.

This role ensures the efficient operation of matters relating the development of housing infrastructure and data control and contributes to the management and coordination of strategy, policy and planning.

If you want to know more contact David Brown, Service Manager (Resources) by telephone on 01856 873535 extension 2421, or email on David.Brown@orkney.gov.uk or head here to apply https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/orkney-islands-council/jobs/team-manager-housing-strategy-development-and-data-330817

Closing date Sunday 11 June 2023.