Orkney Islands Council
Administrative Assistant
Stromness Academy
35 hours per week
Permanent
£30,060 – £30,662
£16.47 – £16.80 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Business Manager.
Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide all aspects of clerical and administrative support within Stromness Academy.
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 is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 25 October 2026 with shortlisting week commencing 26 October and interviews taking place from week commencing 9 November 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Sarah Johnston at sarah.johnston@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 850660.
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.
How to apply
Applications for this role must be submitted through the official Orkney Islands Council recruitment system using the application link provided below