VACANCY Business Support Assistant LOCATION Kirkwall, Orkney CLOSING DATE 03 July 2025 THE COMPANY Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community. Cooke Scotland is committed to responsible and sustainable production and the delivery of high quality products through a number of accreditations. The Role We have a unique opportunity to join our Business Support Department where you will become a key player in a diverse role that offers variety, responsibility, and real impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across all our Orkney operations, where you'll help drive excellence and continuous improvement by supporting our Business Support departments. You will be based at our Orkney office in Hatston although you will be required to undertake site visits as and when required. Key duties will include, but not be limited to: Technical Support • Maintain and update documentation and database systems for Processing & Seawater operations. • Support internal and external audits whilst also ensuring compliance with accreditation and legislative requirements. • Monitor systems, policies, and procedures for compliance across sites whilst compiling and presenting data and reports for stakeholders. Health & Safety • Assist in creating and updating Work Instructions, Risk Assessments, and COSHH documentation. • Track and follow up on audit findings, accident reports, and statutory inspections. • Conduct site visits to support H&S and rectify minor issues. Training • Coordinate training logistics in collaboration with HR. • Promote and support the use of online training platforms. • Assist employees with access to training tools and follow up on training compliance. Skills Required • Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. • Adaptability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. • Comfortable working in variable weather and boarding vessels. • Full UK driving licence required. Terms In return for your commitment, hard-work and dedication we offer: • Excellent terms and conditions. • Competitive salary. • Discretionary annual bonus. • Company pension. • Life insurance 4 x salary. • Long service recognition. • Career development opportunities. • Regular job-related training. • Apprenticeships. • Great team morale. • Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work & pension). • Financial planning service with Advanta Wealth. • Employee assistance programs if required. Apply If you want to be part of a team, open to fresh ideas, with the opportunity to help energise the corporate brand and profile of one of the leading global Seafood Companies, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal, confidential, discussion about this opportunity or for a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification - please contact Vicci Laird on 07747840052 or email [email protected]. If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please click “Apply For This Job” by 03 July 2025. We are an equal opportunities employer.