Administrative Assistant, Smiddybrae House – ORK10725

Company: Orkney Islands Council
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Location: Dounby
Job Description:

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Administrative Assistant

Smiddybrae House

12 hours per week

Permanent

£30,060 – £30,662 pro rata£16.47 – £16.80 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Team Manager (Administration Support).

Your working pattern is Thursdays and Fridays. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to provide all aspects of administrative support to the team as required and work closely with the Registered Manager within Smiddybrae House and the Senior Administrative Officer to ensure a high level of administration support is provided.

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 adults and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 6 September 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 7 September 2026 and interviews are anticipated to be scheduled for week commencing 14 September 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Alison Stewart at alison.stewart@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 extension 2618.

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.

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Posted: August 31st, 2026