Island Link Officer, Hoy - ORK09547
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,192.00 to £29,795.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Hoy, KW16 3NJ |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09547 |
Summary
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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING
Performance and Business Support
Island Link Officer for Hoy
14 hours per week
Permanent
£29,192 - £29,795 pro rata / £16.00 - £16.33 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A condition of this post is that you will be resident on Hoy.
Community Councils play an important role in local democracy by representing the views of their communities which influences decisions in the planning and provision of local services by public sector agencies. The Council has established a project – Empowering Communities – which will enable Community Councils to become involved in the delivery and management of Council services at a local level.
The Island Link Officer will support the Empowering Communities Liaison Officer to develop and implement new service delivery mechanisms in Hoy, working with the Community Council and other local groups to deliver a range of Council services locally.
You will be required to act as an effective communication link by liaising with Orkney Islands Council, Graemsay, Hoy and Walls Community Council and a range of organisations and stakeholders. Attendance at evening meetings will be required in addition to daytime requirements.
You will be an experienced IT user with an excellent command of written English, as well as being familiar with Microsoft Office.
You should hold a qualification at SCQF 6/7 i.e., SVQ3, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship, Advanced Higher, Scottish Baccalaureate, HNC, Certificate of Higher Education in Business or Administration OR have a minimum of 3 years previous relevant experience in a relevant administrative role.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Jackie Montgomery, Empowering Communities Liaison Officer; Tel: 01856 873535 Ext 2237 or jackie.montgomery@orkney.gov.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 27 July 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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