Senior Administrative Officer

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Senior Administrative Officer

35 hours per week

Temporary up to 31 December 2026

£31,601 - £33,791 / £17.32 - £18.52 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Orkney Health and Care to appoint a Senior Administration Officer on a temporary basis, until 31 December 2026.

The successful candidate will supervise the administration team across Orkney Health and Care ensuring all aspects of administrative support is provided to the wider service as required.

Candidates will have significant experience in administrative practices, will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and have a track record of managing a team relevant to the work of Orkney Health and Care. We require enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals that continually seek ways to improve all aspects of our service and actively support colleagues to implement positive changes to working practices.

You will have excellent organisational and time management skills and have the ability to communicate to customers at all levels, both internally and externally. You will work to strict deadlines, use your own initiative and be able to work unsupervised.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of an SVQ3, or HNC in Business Administration or relevant subject, or where the essential qualification is not held a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a relevant supervisory role is required.

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 an informal discussion about these roles, please contact PJ Dewar, Team Administration Manager, telephone: (01856) 873535 extension 3288 or email pj.dewar@orkney.gov.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 16 November 2025

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