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.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week we have an exciting seasonal Tour Guiding opportunity from the Barony Mill, a Kitchen Porter vacancy at Archive Coffee, a Technical Support position at Kyloe closing next week, and more.

For full details on the jobs we've featured 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.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week's features include a number of opportunities in Hospitality from The Foveran, the Deerness Distillery and Judith Glue, as well as an opening for a Tyre Fitter with Iain Laird. We've also included an Engineering apprenticeship from SSE, which is closing this Sunday - if you're interested, get your application in quick!

For full details on the jobs we've included 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 time using a home computer. Employers often look for computer literacy in potential candidates (even in industries you might not expect!), and they'll usually list this in the person specification.

Jobs of the Week are live!

We have some exciting features this week, such as a opportunity with Clyde Munro Dental Group for a standout Trainee Dental Nurse, an opening at Kyloe for a Technical Support Analyst, various part-, full-time and seasonal vacancies at the Ferry Inn and Royal Hotel in Stromness, and more.

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

Your experience doesn't need to come from a full-time, paid job. You can gain valuable transferrable skills from things like placements, internships, relief work, volunteering, clubs, sports, and hobbies.

Last week was Scottish Apprenticeship Week, which is a nationwide celebration of apprenticeships, and the DYW Orkney team were busy promoting the benefits work-based learning brings to businesses and individuals.

Jobs of the Week are live!

It's Scottish Apprenticeships Week! This week we've featured a variety of apprentice and trainee opportunities. These include a great opportunity with Kerr Carpentry for an Apprentice Joiner, a vacancy with Dardan Security to train as a Security Officer with attractive benefits, an opening at OVO to train in Smart Meter installation, and more.

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

We're not the only place that posts jobs! If you're not feeling any of the jobs we've curated this week, you can check out sites like orkney.com, My Job Scotland or The Orcadian for more postings.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week's features include a part-time Barista opening at Sunbean Coffee House, an opportunity at the Brig Larder to join the team as a Deli Assistant, a vacancy at Lidl for Customer Assistants, and more.

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

Asking questions at the end of a job interview is a great way to make yourself stand out from other applicants, and interviewers will often expect them. If you're having trouble thinking of questions to ask, you can research the company online, or have a look at this blog post for ideas: https://resources.biginterview.com/interview-questions-answers/questions-to-ask-at-the-end-of-interview/

An event to help senior pupils take care of their mental and physical health and wellbeing in the run up to the SQA exams was recently held at Kirkwall Grammar School.

The time between January and the end of April is very busy, with pupils in S4, S5 and S6 sitting their prelims, focusing on their final practical assessments and preparing for their exams in May.  Many feel the pressure to perform well so they can take the next step in their career and education journey.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week we've got a bumper feature of Apprenticeship opportunities from SSE! These include Engineering, Project Management and Data Analysis. On completion of the 2-3 year training programmes (varying between each role), you'll be offered a permanent position at SSE with a highly competitive salary - so if you're interested in any of these job roles, this is the opportunity for you!

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

Did you know? Graduate Apprenticeships allow you to gain a fully funded degree up to Honours or Masters level while on the job. This is a great way to kickstart your career, but be mindful that spaces are often highly competitive! To find out more, visit apprenticeships.scot.

Jobs of the Week are live! For those in school, we hope you're enjoying the mid-term break.

Today we've featured opportunities with Casey Construction for Construction Labourers and Plant Operators with training available, an opening at Lows for a Receptionist, a vacancy at Solveig for a Self-employed Hairdresser, and more!

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

As a young or inexperienced worker, it can often be hard to give examples of why you have a certain strength or skill. Don't be afraid to write down something that sounds mundane, like planning a weekend away or joining a school committee, because it could very well be a valid example!

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week we've featured some Hospitality vacancies with the Sands Hotel, the Standing Stones Hotel and Some Good Cuppa, an Electrical and Mechanical Apprenticeship opportunity with Enercon, a Trainee Print Estimator position at The Orcadian (closing tomorrow!), and more!
Also featured: the St Magnus International Festival is looking for volunteers to work in areas such as front-of-house and stage maintenance.

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

If you are looking for a job, but also keen to gain a qualification, an apprenticeship may be for you. Apprenticeships are a great way to get real-life industry experience alongside a recognised qualification. If you would like more information on apprenticeships, speak to a Careers Adviser or visit apprenticeships.scot.

Another Thursday; another Jobs of the Week!

This week we're featuring some retail opportunities with Alison Moore, both in Stromness and at the new location due to open in Kirkwall; an Office Administrator vacancy at Pipedream Plumbing, a trainee opportunity at The Orcadian for a Print Estimator, and more.

For full details on 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 any 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.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week's features include a Receptionist vacancy at the Kirkwall Hotel, seasonal landscaping opportunities with Golder Orkney, an 18+ opening at Papdale Stores for a Shop Assistant, and more! We've also included Xodus Group's Graduate Environmental Consultant vacancy again as a reminder that it will be closing tomorrow - if you'd like to apply for this position, make sure you get your application in soon!

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

Relief, temporary, seasonal and part-time jobs are a brilliant way of gaining experience and refining your skills, which can be put to use in jobs you work all through your life.

Jobs of the Week are live!

This week's features include an opening at d&h for an Administrative Assistant at their Stromness office; an opportunity to join NHS Orkney in the Balfour as a Pharmacy Support Worker; vacancies at the Orkney Brewery Visitor Centre for table and bar staff, kitchen assistants, tour guides and cleaners; and more.
Please note that our job listings from The Orcadian this week are only in the physical paper at time of posting, but should be listed on The Orcadian's website on Friday at 11:00.

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

If you're looking for a job with a certain company, but they're not actively recruiting, you can 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, 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.

Happy New Year! The first Jobs of the Week of 2025 are live.

To start the year off we've got a variety of features, such as a Husbandry opportunity with Scottish Sea Farms with trainee option available, an opening at R Clouston for a Delivery Driver with a C1 licence, a graduate opportunity with Xodus to train as an Environmental Consultant, and more!

For full details on the jobs 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?

The final Jobs of the Week of 2024 are live! We'll be back with more at the start of the new year.

This week's features include an opening with Cooke Scotland for a Maintenance Engineer at their factory in Hatston, an opportunity to join Papdale Primary School as an Auxiliary, some vacancies at Tesco, and more.

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

Having trouble thinking of what to write into a CV or personal statement? My World of Work have some great quiz-based resources to help you figure out strengths, skills and qualities you have - they will even suggest jobs or career paths based on what you enter!

Stromness Academy’s annual Careers Week was held at the end of November, giving pupils an insight into the variety of careers they can undertake when they leave school.

Now in its sixth year, Careers Week was developed to support S3 pupils as they make their subject choices for their fourth year.  Throughout the week, they learn about some of the careers available to them in Orkney and further afield and hear about the different pathways they can take into their future job.