Job Description
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Corporate Strategy ManagerCouncil Offices, Kirkwall35 hours per weekPermanent
£46,503 - £49,295 £25.48 - £27.01 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance
You will be reporting to the Service Manager (Improvement and Performance).
Your working pattern is Monday to Friday, 0900 – 1700hrs. We are happy to talk flexible or hybrid working, where possible, depending on the needs of the service.
The purpose of this role is to lead on the delivery of our Corporate Strategy function.
Your work will include ensuring the efficient and effective operation and delivery of the corporate strategy function and its day-to-day activities, delivering on key priorities and driving improvement and change.
As a senior professional you will be experienced in your field, providing guidance and advice to your team and officers across the organisation.
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.
This post is classed as a politically restricted post under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Interview expenses are payable for this post, click here for further information.
Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 12 April 2026, with shortlisting taking place week beginning 13 April 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week beginning 27 April 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact William Moore, Service Manager (Improvement and Performance), at william.moore@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 extension 2104.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
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