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Ref no:
SIC08723
Published:
01/05/2026
Closes:
15/05/2026
Location:
Computer Centre, Garthspool, Lerwick, ZE1 0NY
Salary:
£40,355.27 - £50,626.38 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week

Advertisement Details

ICT Services are looking for ICT Analyst (career graded) to join the Projects & Analysis team, the ICT analyst will lead on projects and provide 3rd line IT support for the Council services and partners.  

We are currently seeking a person to help us move forward the Council aspirations with Business Intelligence, knowledge of Power BI and Microsoft 365 environment would be an advantage however training and development for the candidate with the right core competencies can be provided. 

This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

www.shetland.gov.uk

Additional Information

  • The grade of this post is I/J/K
  • This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications
  • Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata)
  • Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
  • Preferred candidates will be required to undertake a Standard Disclosure check prior to a formal offer of employment being made
  • A relocation package does not apply to this post
  • We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
  • We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at The Computer Centre, Garthspool, Lerwick, Shetland. 

For further details relating to this post, please contact: James Sawkins - Team Leader - Contact on 01595744784 or email james.sawkins2@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here

 

 

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