Relief Trainers - Human Resources

Published by Shetland Islands Council
Ref: SIC09093 Published date: 26/10/2026 Closing date: 09/11/2026
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Location:

8 North Ness, Lerwick

Salary:
£18.92 - £18.92
Contract type:
Supply/Casual/Relief
Position type:
Supply/Casual/Relief
Hours:
0 hours
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This post is part of the Workforce Development Team in Human Resources. The post holder will develop and deliver a range of training primarily to staff working in Community Health & Social Care and Children’s Services but also to staff working across the Council and for partner organisations.

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 H
  • Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
  • Relief posts available
  • This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.
  • A relocation package does not apply to this post
  • We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
  • You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
  • 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 8 North Ness Business Park, Lerwick.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Iain Pearson, Workforce Development Adviser - Tel: 01595 743821, Email: iain.pearson2@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


Job Attachments

A Practical Guide to Our Ways of Working.pdf

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Conditions of Service - Local Government Employees - Jan 25.pdf

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Employee Benefits Sheet (FOR RECRUITMENT) Feb 2026.pdf

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Location

8 North Ness, Lerwick


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