Rural Planner
- Location:
- Council Offices Kirkwall Orkney, KW15 1NY
- Salary:
- £38,327 - £42,360 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
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NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Planning and Community Protection
Development and Marine Planning
Rural Planner
35 hours per week
Permanent
£38,327 - £42,360 / £21.00 - £23.21 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
Year on year we are seen to be one of the best places to live in the UK and Orkney’s historic and natural environments are world renowned. This role provides a unique opportunity to live and work in this beautiful location and work to sustain Orkney’s rural and remote communities.
The main element of this role is to support the statutory requirements of the Council in regard to outdoor access, the protection of trees and woodland and assist in the creation of new areas of woodland.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Susan Shearer, Service Manager, Development and Marine Planning, tel: 01856 873535 or via e-mail: susan.shearer@orkney.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 3 March 2024
Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy.
