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AdvertHead of EducationOrkney Islands CouncilSalary: CO28 £96,823 (inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance)Contract: Full-time, PermanentAre you an experienced and visionary educational leader ready to make a meaningful impact in one of the most unique and community-focused regions in the UK?Orkney Islands Council is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Extended Corporate Leadership Team as Head of Education. This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for the delivery and continuous improvement of education services across the islands. You will lead a dedicated team of professionals and work closely with schools, communities, and partners to ensure the highest standards of learning and achievement for all learners.As well as leading our schools service, you will also p...

AdvertENTERPRISE AND RESOURCESFinance Service - AccountingFinance Officer35 hours per weekPermanent£31,601 - £33,791 / £17.32 - £18.52 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)An opportunity has arisen as a Finance Officer situated within the Accounting Service.The post holder will support the service in performing the duties of the revenue accounting function.The post holder will provide Council Services with high quality financial advice, ensuring the maintenance of sound financial and accounting practice and adherence to Council procedures. The post holder will liaise with staff across a range of disciplines both within the council and external agencies, including external audit.There is a requirement to have excellent communication skills and be able to produce written work to a h...

AdvertHead of Active CommunitiesOrkney Islands CouncilSalary: CO28 £93,209 (inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance)Location: Various locations across OrkneyContract: Full-time, PermanentAre you an experienced and visionary leader with a passion for community wellbeing, inclusion and innovation? Do you want to make a real difference in one of the most beautiful and community-focused parts of the UK?Orkney Islands Council is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Extended Corporate Leadership Team as Head of Active Communities. This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for a diverse and dynamic portfolio including:- Sports, leisure and sports development- Library and Archive Services- Community learning, development and employability- Community consultation and engagemen...

AdvertHead of Planning and Regulatory ServicesOrkney Islands CouncilSalary: CO28 £96,823 or if RTPI qualified CO29 £99,242 (inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance)Contract: Full-time, PermanentAre you an experienced and visionary leader with a passion for planning, regulation, and community development? Do you want to make a real difference in one of the most beautiful and community-focused parts of the UK?Orkney Islands Council is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Extended Corporate Leadership Team as Head of Planning and Regulatory Services. This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for a diverse and dynamic portfolio including:Development ManagementPlanning PolicyBuilding StandardsEnvironmental HealthTrading StandardsMarine Planning and Strategic DevelopmentYou...

AdvertEDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSINGPapdale HouseTeacher of Hearing Impaired14 hours (0.4 FTE), Term TimeTemporary up to 16 August 2026Are you an enthusiastic and flexible Peripatetic Teacher of the Deaf ready to join a well-established, highly skilled, and committed team? We are seeking an enthusiastic professional dedicated to inclusive education, with an attachment-informed and nurturing approach, and GIRFEC principles at the core of your practice.In this role, you will advise and support provision for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and young people (CYP) aged 3-18 across mainstream schools and enhanced resource bases on the Orkney mainland and outer Isles schools. Your role will include promoting inclusive education in alignment with the Curriculum for Excellence, the Education ...