Posted: 19 June
The role
Advert Directorate Business Support Manager Council Offices, Kirkwall 35 hours per week Permanent £42,908 - £47,397 £23.51 - £25.97 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, 0900 - 1700hrs. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to lead the efficient and effective delivery of the Infrastructure and Organisational Development (IOD) directorate support function. You will work closely with the Directorate Management Team and will lead the directorate business support team to deliver on day-to-day activities, key priorities and drive improvement and change. This will cover a range of activity including business support, committee reporting, performance management, information governance, and supporting the Directorate Management Team in the development, review and update of strategies and plans. Further details on the roles and duties can be found in the job profile. 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. Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 5 July 2026, with shortlisting taking place on 6 July 2026, and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 20 July 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Alex Rodwell at alex.rodwell@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 extension 2281. 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.
