 It's Thursday - Jobs of the Week are live!
This week, Orkney Television Enterprise are looking for a Shop Worker, Orkney Islands Council are recruiting a HR Assistant, the St Ola Hotel have vacancies for Weekend Bar Staff for those aged 18 and over, 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!  Jobs of the Week are live!
This week, Twenty One are looking for Front-of-House Staff (18+ only), Glaitness Primary School have a vacancy for a keen Early Years Practitioner, and G&A Barnie Group are running a recruitment drive for Electrical Apprenticeships! For full information 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.  Jobs of the Week are live!
This week, Lanes have vacancies for Bowling Assistants, Sakura Kitchen are looking for Chefs, NOV have an opportunity to join their Laboratory Technician team, and more! For full details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below. If you're struggling to fill out an application form, we're here to help! Check out the guide on our website here, or on My World of Work here for more information.  It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for Jobs of the Week.
This week, we include your last chance to apply for a Waste Water Treatment Modern Apprenticeship with Scottish Water, a seasonal opportunity with Northlink Ferries as a Customer Services Assistant and a trainee Butcher opportunity with Donaldsons of Orkney. For full details of all of the vacancies 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.  Jobs of the Week are live!
This week, Orcadia Chartered Accountants are looking for a new Trainee Accountant, Casey Construction are recruiting Grounds Labourers, the Deerness Distillery are looking for additions to their Cafe, Shop and Tour Guide teams, and more! For full details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below. The Job Hub is currently being held from 10:30 to 11:30am on Tuesdays in The Hub for Learning, Skills and Work at 2 Albert Street, Kirkwall. Staff from Skills Development Scotland and the CLDE team will be on hand to help with job applications and CV writing, so why not drop in and get the support you need to take the next step in your career journey?  Jobs of the Week are live!
It's Scottish Apprenticeships Week! To mark the occasion, Scottish Water are running their yearly apprentice intake and are advertising a vacancy for Waste Water Treatment Apprenices in Orkney, and Heriot-Watt University's campus in Stromness are looking for a Digital Support Apprentice to support staff and students with digital equipment as well as lab work, field work, buildings and facilities, and administration. 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.  Jobs of the Week are live!
This week, SSE are looking for someone to join their team to train as a Project Manager! Also, Sean Stanger joinery & Building are recruiting a Time-served Joiner, Clark Optometrists have a vacancy for an Optical Receptionist, Kyloe are seeking an Assistant Accountant, and more. For full 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.  Jobs of the Week are live!
This week, the Lifestyles Service are looking for a Social Care Modern Apprentice, WRC Construction are recruiting a new Joiner with training options available, the Orkney Distillery are advertising seasonal vacancies, and Xodus Group have an opportunity for a new graduate to join them as an Environmental Consultant! For full 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, both Robertson Facilities Management and Cooke Scotland have vacancies for Apprentice Engineers! Also, Lows Orkney are looking for an Administrative Assistant and a Finance Assistant, and the Lynnfield Hotel have an opportunity for a Receptionist to join their team full-time. 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.  Jobs of the Week are live!
This week, Clyde Munro Dental Group have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Nurse to work across their three practices at Kirkwall, Stromness and Daisybank with a trainee option available! Also, WRC Construction are recruiting a time-served Mason, EMEC are looking for an Administrative Officer to provide maternity cover, 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, The Pickaquoy Centre are looking for an Activity Leader to deliver an activity programme to primary school-age children over the Spring and Summer breaks, a perfect opportunity for those with interests in Early Years and Sports and Leisure! Also featured is a customer support opportunity with Kyloe, summer-season vacancies at the Merkister Hotel, and more. For full details 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!
This week, Northvet have an opening for a full-time Office Administrator at their Kirkwall practice, Scottish Sea Farms are recruiting a Yard Operative, and Smiddybrae House has an exciting opportunity to undertake a Modern Apprenticeship in Social Care at their facility in Dounby. 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!  Welcome to our first Jobs of the Week of 2026!
This week, Virgin Money are looking for a Customer Consultant, the Pickaquoy Centre are recruiting Lifeguards with qualification opportunities available, Cooke Scotland have a vacancy for a Health and Safety Administrator, and more! For full details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below. After sending in your application to an open position, you will often be asked to complete an interview with the employer. This is a great opportunity, not just for the employer to learn more about you as a person, but for you to ask any questions you may have about what it's like to work for their company. Visit our handy guide for more tips, and to learn what to do and what not to do during a job interview.  Jobs of the Week are live, for the final time in 2025!
This week, the Orcadian Bookshop have a vacancy for a Retail Assistant, Twenty One are looking for a Cleaner, and Old Library Coworking are looking for Festive Bar Staff to work some events over the holiday season! For full details on the jobs we've included this week, click on the button below. This will be the last time we put together Jobs of the Week in 2025. We'll be returning in January with more jobs – see you then!  Jobs of the Week are live!
This week, Orkney Islands Council are recruiting Social Care Assistants at St Rognvald's House, Tesco are looking for Night Shift workers, and Voluntary Action Orkney are looking for a Community Development Co-ordinator to help develop relationships between organisations in the charity sector across Orkney! 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?  Jobs of the Week are live!
This week, OTE in Kirkwall are looking for a Shop Worker, Cooke Scotland are recruiting a Technical Support Coordinator with lots of travel and training opportunities, Macfoys Brewery are recruiting Bar Staff (18+ only) ahead of their opening in Hatston next month, and more! For full details on 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!  Jobs of the Week are live!
This week's features include an Early Years Practitioner vacancy at the Stromness Nursery, an opening at Citizens Advice Bureau for a Finance and Admin Assistant, an opportunity at The Kirk Cafe for those interested in cooking to train as a Chef, and more! For full 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 a part-time vacancy for a Framing Assistant at Orkney Photographic, festive openings at Tesco, a Business Support/Bookkeeping opportunity at CRC, 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, Argo's Bakery are looking for a Bakery Worker at their shop on Cairston Road, the Kirkwall Sheriff Court has a vacancy for a part-time Court Officer, Sean Stanger Joinery and Building are recruiting time-served Joiners, 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.  Jobs of the Week are live!
This week Stagecoach are recruiting trainee bus drivers, NHS Orkney are looking for a Dental Receptionist, the Royal Mail have an open application for Postpeople with Driving, 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.  Jobs of the Week are live!
This week, Argo's Bakery are looking for After School and Weekend Workers at their shop in Stromness, the Albert Hotel are recruiting for their Reception & Guest Services team, and Cooke Scotland are looking for a Net Washer. For full details on these and the rest 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 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 seasonal vacancies at Tesco, a Receptionist vacancy at W R Tullock, and an opportunity to join the Pickaquoy Centre as a Lifeguard. For full details on the jobs we'veincluded 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 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.  Jobs of the Week are live!
This week's features include an opening at Orkney Health and Care for an Assistant at the Lifestyles Centre and St Colms, a vacancy for a Kitchen Assistant at Papdale Primary School, opportunities at Lidl for Customer Assistants, and more! There's also an opening at Heriot-Watt University's campus in Stromness for a Technician & Facilities Co-ordinator. For full information 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!
This week the Evie Primary School are advertising a Support for Learning Assistant vacancy, Judith Glue are looking for Cafe Assistants, Isbister Bros. have an opening for a Shop and Post Office worker, and more! For full details on 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!
This week's features include an opportunity at SSE to undertake an apprenticeship and train as a Site Construction Manager, a vacancy with J Croy Flooring for a Labourer, and an opening at OHAL for a Customer Services Assistant! Cooke Scotland are also looking for Processors at their factory in Hatston. For full 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. |
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