This week for Jobs of the Week, we have a variety of vacancies from across Orkney including a Cleaner at Flotta School, Lifeguard at Stromness Swimming Pool, a Sales / Admin Assistant at Steven R Paterson Ltd, a rare opportunity as a Brewery Assistant at The Orkney Brewery and many others.

For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
When talking about your experience in an interview use the STAR approach;
Situation - Background context.
Task - What needed to be done?
Action - what did you do?
Result - what happened and what was accomplished? 

This week for Jobs of the Week, we have a variety of vacancies from across Orkney including a Scaffolding Apprenticeship with Scaffold Orkney, a Graduate position as a Design Engineer / Mechanical Engineer with CREATIVenergi based on Shapinsay, a Customer Service Assistant with Bank of Scotland and many others.

For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
Relief and temp jobs are a great way of gaining valuable experience and skills that you will use all through your life.

This week for Jobs of the Week, we have a variety of vacancies from across Orkney including a Trainee Dental Nurse at Orkney Dental, a Clerical Assistant with Criminal Justice Orkney Islands Council, Festive Colleague at Tesco and many others.

For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
If none of these jobs suit you, you can continue your search online by using our list of some of the best job sites.  View it here.

This week for Jobs of the Week, we have a variety of vacancies from across Orkney including Early Years Practitioners with Orkney Islands Council, a Software Developer at Kyloe Partners, an Administrative Assistant at NHS Orkney and many others.

For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
How do you research an employer? Skills Development Scotland have a handy tutorial here. 

​The final School Co-ordinator joining our team is Luigi Borsotti, who will be based at Stromness Academy.
 
Originally from Italy, Luigi has recently graduate from university, and here he tells us a bit about his career journey to date, and explains why he wanted to get involved with DYW Orkney.

This week for Jobs of the Week, we have a variety of vacancies from across Orkney including a Relief Leisure Attendant at Sanday Community Centre, Customer Service Advisor and Lifeguards at the Pickaquoy Centre, Front of House Staff at The Storehouse and many others.

For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
If you are applying for a job that requires you sending in a CV it is always better to accompany the CV with a covering letter to highlight why you are applying for the specific role, showing that you understand what the role includes along with relevant information about yourself, interests you have and why you would be the most suitable candidate for the job. For advice on writing a covering letter, check out the Covering letter section of our ‘Planning for the Future’ programme, here.

The Young Person’s Guarantee Marketplace, which was scheduled to take place between 11am and 1pm this Friday (5 November 2021) at the Albert Hotel, Kirkwall, has been postponed.
 
The decision to postpone the event has been made in light of the increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Orkney in recent days.
 
We apologise for the short notice of the postponement of the event, but hope to reschedule it when it is safe to do so.
 
If any local employers are interested in discussing the Young Person’s Guarantee further, they can contact Developing the Young Workforce Orkney by calling (01856) 569 352 or emailing orkneydyw@uhi.ac.uk

The next DYW School Co-ordinator in our team is Leah Rendall, who will be based at Kirkwall Grammar School.

Leah has always wanted to work with children and young people and has spent over 20 years doing just that in a variety of settings, most recently at Papdale Primary School.  Here, Leah tells us a bit about her career journey.

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Orkney recently welcomed three new members to the team, as DYW School Co-ordinators.

They will be based in our local Secondary and Junior High Schools and will work alongside Skills Development Scotland Careers Advisers, their respective school’s Senior Management Teams and Guidance staff, as well as other partners to support young people into a positive destination.  They will help develop the link between education and the world of work, increasing young people’s career awareness and skills development.

Over the next few days we will be introducing you to the team, and today we start with Charlotte Hoque.

This week for Jobs of the Week, we have a variety of vacancies from Orkney Islands Council including Early Years Practitioner positions at Sanday Nursery and Stromness Primary, a Senior Youth Worker for Sanday Youth Club and an Early Years Support Worker at Papdale Primary School. There is also a Receptionists position at D and H Law and many more.

For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
Do you struggle with the jargon in job applications? We have a handy 'Jargon Buster' on the DYW Orkney website, view it here. 
 

Our latest Jobs of the Week are now available to view.

This week, we have a variety of jobs including an Early Years Practitioner with Orkney Islands Council, Festive Colleague at Tesco, a Personal Assistant with Enable Scotland, a Deckhand at Pentland Ferries and many others.

Get creative with your job search! Check out this article on our website here. 

For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.

An event to enable employers to learn more about how they can support young people in achieving a successful future is being held in Kirkwall.
 
The Young Person’s Guarantee Marketplace will be a chance for employers to learn about some of the support that is available locally to help them create opportunities in their business for young people.  A range of providers and support agencies will be on hand to provide information and support and answer any questions employers may have.

Our latest Jobs of the Week are now available to view.

This week, we have a variety of jobs including a Graduate trainee position with Orkney Food and Drink Ltd. A Modern Apprenticeship as a Digital Support Assistant at Ortak Ltd and also a fantastic opportunity as a Personal Assistant to Director within NHS Orkney.

If none of these jobs suit you, you can continue your search online by using our list of some of the best job sites.  View it here.

For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.

A trainee opportunity is being offered to an Orkney-based young person, giving them that chance to collaborate with a local printmaker and co-produce a project of their own design.
 
Soulisquoy Printmaker in Stromness, is offering the traineeship as part of ART Evolution, which is being supported by Creative Scotland and managed by Engage Scotland.
 
As part of the programme, they are looking to recruit a young person aged 16-25 years to take part in a short training programme and be closely involved in the running of the project, its development and delivery.
 
The time commitment will mostly be at weekends and evenings and could suit some still at school, at college or already working.  You will have the chance to learn about the arts sector, project management and printmaking, with the successful applicant receiving a £2,000 bursary to participate in the programme.  This could be a unique opportunity to add to your CV.
 
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, Soulisquoy Printmakers are hosting a taster session on Saturday 16 and 23 October.  You can also get further details by emailing info@soulisquoy.co.uk
 
There is more information about the trainee opportunity at the links below.

​Our latest Jobs of the Week are now available to view.

This week, we include a Graduate trainee position with Orkney Food and Drink Ltd., administrative roles with Orkney Islands Council and we look ahead to Christmas with seasonal opportunities at Tesco.

If none of these jobs suit you, you can continue your search online by using our list of some of the best job sites.  View it here.

For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.

For Jobs of the Week this week we have a variety of jobs including a Trainee Conveyancing Paralegal with the Orkney Law Practice, a Administrative Assistant, Finance with Orkney Islands Council, Front of House Restaurant Staff at The Storehouse Restaurant with Rooms and many others.
 
Wondering how to get experience that can boost your confidence, build your CV and impress at an interview? Check out this article on DYW Orkney's website here.
 
For full details of the jobs, including where to apply, click on the purple button below.

In our final Staff Focus, we hear from Darryl Dowell who works with Serco NorthLink Ferries as Senior Freight Co-ordinator. 
 
Darryl left school after completing his Fifth Year and, unsure of what he wanted to do as a career, enrolled at Orkney College to study HNC Business Studies.  After graduating he joined NorthLink Ferries as a Customer Service Assistant, before moving to a local construction company to become a Trainee Estimator.  He then moved to Australia for a year, working as a full-time Estimator.  On his return to Orkney, Daryll undertook a customer services role before returning to NorthLink Ferries as a Freight Co-ordinator. 

​Now we hear from Victoria Dixon, Social Media Officer with NorthLink Ferries. 
 
After initially leaving school at 16 to become an Apprentice Jeweller, Victoria returned to complete an art portfolio and was accepted to study at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen.  Following her graduation, she returned to Orkney and studied for an HNC in Business Administration at Orkney College and worked as a freelance Graphic Designer before setting up her own graphic design and photography business.  In 2013, she joined NorthLink as Social Media Assistant, before progressing to her current role. 
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​Next in Northlink Ferries’ takeover of our social media, we hear from Connor McGarry who tells us about his career journey to his current job as a Marine Superintendent. 
 
Connor secured a Merchant Navy Cadetship at the end of his fifth year, he then became a Deck Officer and worked his way up to his current role as Marine Superintendent. 

In this film that we made in partnership with NorthLink Ferries, you can learn about the variety of jobs available with Northlink Ferries, both shoreside and at sea.

Lesley Campbell, Database Manager with NorthLink Ferries tells us about her career journey. 
 
Lesley left college with a degree in mathematics and started her career in banking.  After working at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh as a Senior Developer, she decided to move to Orkney to improve her quality of life.  This was in 2002 as NorthLink Ferries were starting up and she joined the company working in the Customer Service Centre answering calls.  After six month, she moved into her current role. 

​Now we hear from Callum Knowles, an HR Officer with Serco Northlink Ferries. 
 
Callum left school at the start of his sixth year and undertook a Modern Apprenticeship in Business and Administration.  He was working in a HR role within the haulage sector before being made redundant due to COVID.  He undertook a different role with the same company, but missed working in HR so applied for his current role with Northlink Ferries.

Next up in our Social Media Takeover, we hear from Dana Sutherland, Customer Service Assistant with Northlink Ferries, and the career path she took to get there. 
 
Dana originally spent six years training to become a chef before deciding to try home care, but realised it wasn’t for her.  She then applied for a job with NorthLink and secured a full-time position as a Customer Service Assistant.  Dana never thought she would be able to secure a successful job with no qualifications but managed to prove herself wrong. 

In NorthLink Ferries' first Staff Focus, we hear from Alex Lebert, Customer Services Manager. 
 
Alex has a BA in Business Management, and following his graduation spent time travelling and ended up in Stromness.  Despite initially struggling to find a job in line with his qualification, he was able to find a job with Northlink Ferries working in Customer Service and has never looked back. 

NorthLink Ferries are operated by Serco, and they have three vessels on the Orkney and Shetland routes.  Their ferries operate 363 days per year, providing a lifeline service to the northern isles.

To learn more about some of the careers with NorthLink Ferries, as well as some of the opportunities to develop and gain qualifications while working, read their Business Focus.