Jobs of the Week are live for this Thursday!

Today's features include an opening at Orkney Islands Council for an IT Technician, Front of House vacancies at Archive Coffee, Twenty One and the Picky Centre, a brilliant opportunity for a Traineeship at Soulisquoy Printmakers, and more.

For more information on the jobs we've featured this week, click on the button below.

If you're looking for a job with a certain company, but they're not actively recruiting, try sending a speculative application. Even if they don't have any paid vacancies, this demonstrates that you are proactive and motivated. They may be able to offer you an internship or a placement, and when a vacancy does come up within the company, they might even ask you first. For more information, have a look at this page on our website.

Earlier this week, we held a Farm to Fork event in partnership with the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET).

Farm to Fork was an early career event for S1 pupils that had been developed to help them explore the wider careers associated with the agricultural sector.  Pupils were able to speak to exhibitors to learn more about how food is produced by farmers then used by local food and drink producers in the final product.

Jobs of the Week are live!

Today we've been able to feature a few jobs with the opportunity to gain a work-based qualification. These include a vacancy with Orkney Health and Care for a Lifestyles Assistant, an opening with SSE to train as a Project Manager over two years, and an opportunity at the Picky Centre to become a fully-qualified Lifeguard, closing next week with training set to begin in October.

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

Your CV can be tailored to the job you're applying to. Read carefully through any documents the employer may have provided on the job listing, and make improvements to your CV as you see fit. However, don't be tempted to lie! You're likely to be caught out, especially at the interview stage.

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Orkney and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) are joining forces to host the third Orkney Careers Fair this October in Kirkwall.

This free event will be held in the Arena of the Pickaquoy Centre on Wednesday 2 October 2024, from 9.30am-6pm, and will be open to school pupils, parents and guardians, teachers and the general public.

Jobs of the Week are live for this Thursday!

This week we've gathered a good variety of jobs to feature, including part-time retail openings at Aurora in Kirkwall and Argo's Bakery in Stromness, Admin-related positions at Streamline for an Administration Assistant and OIC for a Community Council Liaison Assistant, a vacancy at NOV for a Laboratory Technician which could suit a school leaver interested in science, and more.

For more details on the vacancies we've featured this week, click on the button below.

During an interview, if you can, try to relate your skills and experience to the role. This could be something as simple as spending a lot of time using a home computer - employers often look for computer literacy in potential candidates (even in industries you might not expect!), and they'll often tell you this in the person specification.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week we have some interesting opportunities to feature: the Burray Boatyard is looking for a Trainee or Assistant Engineer, UHI Orkney have a maternity cover opening for a Marketing and Communications Assistant to handle their social media presence, Rendall's Bakery are advertising for a Bakery Production Assistant with the opportunity to gain an SVQ, and more!

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

The Job Hub is held from 10am-12pm on Thursdays in The Hub for Learning, Skills and Work at 2 Albert Street, Kirkwall. Staff are on hand to help with job searching, applications and preparation for interviews, so why not come past and get the support you need to take the next step in your career journey?

Jobs of the Week is back! We hope you enjoyed the shows last week.

This week's featured vacancies include an opening at Orkney Factors for a Partsperson, an opportunity at Superdrug for a Sales Advisor in the Cosmetics department, positions at the Harbour Fry for Cooks and Serving Staff, and more!

For full details of the vacancies 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!

Young people across Orkney will tomorrow (Tuesday 6 August) receive their SQA results.  If your results are not what you expected, don’t panic you still have options – and there will be experts on hand to help you navigate the next part of your journey.

​From 8am on Tuesday 6 August, a dedicated Results Helpline from Skills Development Scotland (SDS) will run with Careers Advisers waiting to answer calls and offer advice, information and support to young people and their parents or carers.

For our final Sector Spotlight of this summer, we speak to Brian Cromarty, who works at Voluntary Action Orkney as a Youth Development Worker. VAO provides support to the third sector in Orkney by acting as a voice and a central source of knowledge for the third sector, building the capacity of volunteer organisations and their ability to connect with the community.

This week’s Jobs of the Week are now live and includes opportunities in the hospitality industry with The Lynnfield Hotel, Standing Stones Hotel and The Storehouse Restaurant with Rooms.  We also have a Visitor Services Assistant at the Scapa Flow Museum at Lyness, and a Practice Administrator with Flett and Carmichael Vets.
 
For full details of all of the vacancies included this week, click on the button below.
 
When you are looking for a job, it is sometimes difficult to know where to start and how to find the job that is right for you.  For advice on tips on starting your job hunt, visit My World of Work, or find help on the DYW Orkney website, here.

There will be no Jobs of the Week next week as the DYW Orkney office is closed due to staff holidays.  Normal service will resume on Thursday 15 August

In this edition of our Sector Spotlight on the Third Sector, we hear from Craig Nisbet, Purposeful Blide Coordinator at the Orkney Blide Trust. The Blide are a charity who aim to promote good mental health and wellbeing in Orkney through active and personalised support. They offer a variety of services to bring about their aim, including one-to-one support, counselling and befriending services, and a variety of events.

For our first Sector Spotlight on the Third Sector, we hear from Kara Leslie, who works as a Specialist Sexual Violence Prevention Practitioner at ORSAS, or the Orkney Rape and Sexual Assault Service. ORSAS is a relatively new addition to the Rape Crisis Scotland network, whose centres offer support to local areas in supporting sexual abuse and assault survivors, as well as prevention of sexual violence through campaigning.
 
Kara also works part-time as a lecturer at UHI Orkney, in the Inclusive Practice department.

In the final entry of our Sector Spotlight on Engineering, we speak to Melanie Smith from R S Merriman Ltd, who works as an electrician. Merrimans are an electrical contractor based in Stromness who undertake a variety of works throughout the county across domestic, commercial and industrial facilities.

It is Thursday, which can only mean one thing; it is time for Jobs of the Week.

This week we have your last chance to apply for a General Assistant post with The Pier Arts Centre, a part-time Finance Assistant role with Voluntary Action Orkney, and a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant post with D and H Law.  The closing date for all posts is within the next few days.

We also have part-time opportunities with Archive Coffee and the Isbister’s shop in Quoyloo, as well as a Graduate opportunity with NOV in Flotta.

For full details of all the vacancies, including how and where to apply, click on the button below.

If you need to work on your CV to get it ready for applying for a job, did you know that My World of Work has a CV Builder which will help you create a standout CV.  Check it out here.

For the third edition of our Sector Spotlight on Engineering, we hear from Dain Koshy, a Junior Project Engineer at Leask Marine. Leask Marine carry out a variety of marine work around the Northern Isles, such as marine construction, inspection, diving, and installation and maintenance of tidal and wave energy devices.

In this edition of our Sector Spotlight on Engineering, we hear from Sandy Linklater of Linklater Engineering. LE are a local agricultural engineering company based in Stenness, who stock and maintain Massey Ferguson farming machinery.

Beginning our Sector Spotlight on Engineering, we hear from Elsa Ramírez Santiago of Leask Marine, where she works as Lead Project Engineer. Leask Marine carry out a variety of marine work around the Northern Isles, such as marine construction, inspection, diving, and installation and maintenance of tidal and wave energy devices.

In our final Sector Spotlight on Aquaculture, we speak to Michael Lewington, the Factory Manager at Cooke Aquaculture Scotland’s Orkney Packing Station (OPS). OPS is responsible for processing, packing and distributing superior whole Orkney farmed salmon to suppliers locally, nationally and internationally.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week we've featured a few jobs that may suit people interested in leisure and the arts, including an opening at the Scapa Flow Museum in Lyness for a Visitor Services Assistant, a casual Cinema Projectionist vacancy at the Picky Centre, and a position at the Pier Arts Centre for a General Assistant. NHS Orkney also have an opening in Medical Records, which is a role we've featured in our Sector Spotlight here!

To view all of the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below.

Researching the employer in the lead-up to an interview is a key method of showing your interest in the job. This can often be difficult, so if you're having trouble, why not have a look at this guide?

For our second Sector Spotlight on Aquaculture, we hear from PJ Dempsey, who works in Marine Husbandry and Fish Health at Scottish Sea Farms. SSF are a nationwide salmon farming company who provide secure, well-paid and highly skilled roles to many workers throughout Orkney.

For our first Sector Spotlight on Aquaculture, we hear from Kevin Doherty, Dispatch Supervisor at Cooke Aquaculture Scotland’s Orkney Packing Station (OPS). OPS are responsible for processing, packing and distributing superior whole Orkney farmed salmon to suppliers locally, nationally and internationally.

The 'No Wrong Path' campaign will be returning to our social media feeds this August and we are inviting anyone from around Orkney – and Orcadians living further afield – to take part.

In its eighth year, the campaign runs on the day the Scottish exam results are released and aims to educate and inspire young people about their options regardless of the results they have received, by highlighting that many people in interesting jobs didn't necessarily take a straight, obvious or traditional path to get there.

In our final Sector Spotlight post on Administration, we speak to Kendall Pyke, Organisational Development & Improvement Adviser at NHS Orkney. We’ve been very grateful to hear so much from NHS Orkney about their admin roles – it really is a huge part of running a hospital smoothly!

Keep an eye on our pages this coming Monday to find out what our next sector will be.

In the final day of our Sector Spotlight on Administration, we hear from the last of our respondents from NHS Orkney, the first of whom is Ellie Walker, Recruitment Adviser.
The roles we've highlighted this week are far from the only administrative roles within the health service - there are still yet more we haven't covered!

Jobs of the Week are live!

Today's featured vacancies include an Administrative position at d & h Law, Finance Assistant at Voluntary Action Orkney, Customer Team Member at the Co-op in Kirkwall, Showroom Counter Assistant at Macgregor Industrial Supplies, and more!

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

When writing a personal statement, think of the job you're applying for as well as the values of the company. Let them know who you are, what you can offer to them, and your career progression goals if you do land the job. Aim to keep it 150 words at maximum.