Members Events Coordinator

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Performance and Business Support

Members’ Events Co-ordinator

14 hours per week

Temporary up to 22 March 2026

£29,192 - £29,795 pro rata / £16.00 - £16.33 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Democratic Services provide administrative support to the Convener, Leader and Members of Orkney Islands Council in addition, to the Lord Lieutenant and Community Councils within Orkney.

This is an exciting role which involves co-ordination of a wide range of events on behalf of the Convener and Lord Lieutenant and you will assist and administer arrangements for seminars, conferences and various civic and ceremonial occasions.

Regular liaison with external agencies, community groups and a wide range of stakeholders is a key element to the role. You must be resourceful, enthusiastic and able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.

You will need to be self-motivated, highly organised with a good eye for detail and you should have at least 3 years experience of working in event management.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.

For more information regarding this post, please contact Alex Rodwell, Head of Performance & Business Support or Melanie Slater, Service Manager, Customer Services & Corporate Administration on 01856 873535 or email alex.rodwell@orkney.gov.uk or melanie.slater@orkney.gov.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 8 June 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.