Do you work in the Food and Drink industry and would you be interested in inspiring the next generation?

The Food and Drink STEM Ambassador programme was relaunched in early 2023 and now has 98 dedicated Food and Drink Ambassadors, delivering more than 560 hours of activities.
 
Ambassadors bring different aspects of the industry to life by sharing their everyday experiences, effectively illuminating the vast career landscape within food and drink.
 
The food and drink production sector in Orkney is an important part of our economy and we would encourage our local producers to sign up to become Ambassadors, inspiring and encouraging a new generation to continue the legacy of food and drink production on the islands.
 
If you are interested in becoming a Food and Drink Ambassador, the sign up process is very straight-forward, beginning with a registration as an Ambassador at www.stem.org.uk/register
 
u want to play a part in inspiring the future workforce, find out more about the Scottish Food and Drink Ambassadors programme here.

Are you an employer working in or with the heritage sector? Do you want to engage with young people and increase awareness of the skills and careers available in your work? Heritage Careers Week 2025 is perfect for you.

Heritage Careers Week provides the opportunity to engage with young people through in-person or online activities, raising awareness of skills and encourage young people to join the sector.

If you would like to learn more, an Employer’s Information Session is being held on Thursday 15 May, 10am-10.45am to give those in the heritage sector the chance to learn more about Heritage Careers Week and how to engage. This session is designed to provide valuable insights on how to run in-person and online events, share next steps and encourage your participation in Heritage Careers Week 2025.

You can register to join the information session here.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and learn how you can contribute to the future of heritage careers.

We are looking for employers to take part in a fun and informal employer engagement activity at one of our secondary schools.

Lunch with and Employer sessions are held regularly throughout the academic year at Stromness Academy.  They let pupils meet employers in a relaxed environment, helping them to explore the different careers in local businesses and learn more about some of the skills they may need in the world of work.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week, the Lynnfield Hotel is having a big recruitment drive - they're recruiting for Housekeepers, Waiting Staff, and an Assistant Manager role with training available. Please note the managerial role is 18+ only, along with working full-time front-of-house as the role requires handling alcohol. Part-time roles and Housekeeping are 16+.

Our other features include Bowling Assistant positions at Garden Square, Administration and Bookkeeping Support at CRC, and a variety of Groundwork vacancies at Andrew Sinclair Ltd.

For full details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

There are a great variety of apprenticeships you can undertake across many different industries - they're not just for the trades! Some different areas you can apprentice in include social services, IT, life sciences, business and administration, and many more. Check out apprenticeships.scot for more information.

The latest issue of the DYW Orkney Employers’ Newsletter has been published.

This issue includes details of training being offered to employers; the activity we undertook during Scottish Apprenticeship Week; and details of a Health and Wellbeing event held at Kirkwall Grammar School recently.  We also highlight some of the employer engagement activities we have offered so far this year and appeal to any employers who would be interested in supporting our ‘Lunch with an Employer’ sessions at Stromness Academy.
 
The newsletter is now available to view online via Sway and you can access it here.

 Jobs of the Week are live!

This week's featured jobs include vacancies at the Scapa Distillery for Seasonal Hosts, Administration opportunities with Nursing Services at NHS Orkney, openings with Cooke Scotland for Seawater Support Assistants on a 2 weeks on/off rota, and more!

For more details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

Remember, your skills and strengths can always be developed. Some great ways of doing this might be to join an evening class, short course or club outwith school or work. Community Learning and Development operate the Learning Link and a variety of evening short courses - check out this link for more information!

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week's features include an opportunity with OIC Marine Services for an Apprentice Electrician, two vacancies at Skerryvore Practice for Medical Secretaries, openings at the Deerness Distillery Dashing Deer Cafe for Kitchen Staff, and more.

For more details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

If you're interested in applying for an electrical position, it's a good idea to sit and pass an assessment with the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT). Completion of this assessment proves your technical and numerical knowledge and is often desirable or even essential to have completed the assessment before applying for an electrical apprenticeship. You can learn more about the SECTT assessment process here.

It's a new month, and Jobs of the Week has had a facelift!

You might not notice a big difference here on our website, but be sure to check out our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn profiles to see the fresh new format.

This week's jobs include an opening for a Full-time Cafe Worker at Archive Coffee, Joinery Apprenticeship vacancies at R Clouston with great first-year pay rates, and an opportunity to work in Security at the Rapture nightclub, due to open at Garden Square during the summer, with full training provided.

For full details and to see the rest of the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below.

Your CV doesn't need to be boring or devoid of colour. As long as all of the essential information is there, a little flair can go a long way in helping you to stand out from other applicants - but keep it professional!

Pupils at Kirkwall Grammar School were given an insight into a career as a Paramedic earlier this week, thanks to staff from the Scottish Ambulance Service in Orkney.

​Pippa, Clinical Team Leader, and newly qualified Paramedic, Catherine, visited the school and spoke to pupils who are interested in a career as a paramedic, giving them information about the routes into the role, advice about the university application and interview process, and talking about their day-to-day duties as paramedics.