Project Officer – Fair Isle Ferry and Infrastructure Replacement Project - 8 North Ness - SIC08279
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,255.47 to £36,259.42 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | Lerwick, ZE1 0LZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Shetland Islands Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SIC08279 |
Summary
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The post holder is responsible through the designated Fair Isle Ferry and Infrastructure Replacement Project – Project Manager, for undertaking a range of activities that will contribute to the successful completion of a Council led project(s).
The post holder will work with colleagues across the Council, other partner agencies and stakeholders locally and nationally as required to achieve the project objectives.
To be eligible to apply for this post you must have an Honours or Post Graduate Degree (in any discipline) achieved within the last 3 years (for those completing their degree this year, successful candidate status would be subject to you gaining the qualification).
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
Please follow the link(s) below for further information -
www.shetland.gov.uk
Additional Information
- The grade of this post is H
- Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
- Temporary Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
- Temporary contract for a period of approximately 24 months.
- A relocation package does not apply to this post
- We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
- We are happy to talk flexible working
- Possible secondment opportunity for internal candidates
During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
This post is based at 8 North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Lee Coutts, Tel - 07825089129, Email - lee.coutts@shetland.gov.uk
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
Information about Shetland
Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.
Find out more about:
Living and working in Shetland: here
The Shetland Islands Council: here
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