 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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!  In the second-last day of our Sector Spotlight on Administration, we hear from one of our own: Caitlin Walls, Administrative Assistant at DYW Orkney. The Administrative Assistant position at DYW rotates every few years as the person in the role gains their Modern Apprenticeship qualifications, and Caitlin is DYW Orkney’s third admin assistant.
 In day 3 of our Sector Spotlight on Administration, we hear from Elise Doull, a Medical Records Officer at NHS Orkney. This is just one more administrative job role of many within the health service, with more to come later in the week.
 In this edition of our Sector Spotlight on Administrative roles, we speak to Victoria Dixon of NorthLink ferries, who works as a Social Media Officer. NorthLink ferries, operated by Serco and funded by the Scottish Government, run two of the essential ferry links between Orkney, Shetland and the Scottish Mainland, and boast a healthy online presence.
 In our second Sector Spotlight on Administration, we hear from Kelly Reid, Clinical Admin Supervisor at NHS Orkney. This is just one more job role of many, as a strong administrative team is integral to the day-to-day running of the health service, and we'll be featuring more of them as the week goes on!
 Beginning our Sector Spotlight on Administration with a bang, we hear from two different people who hold administrative positions with NHS Orkney, the first of whom is Glynis Briggs, a Surgical PA. The health service requires a staggering amount of administration and this is just one job role of many, with more to be featured later today as well as throughout the week.
 In our final Sector Spotlight on Orkney Islands Council, we hear from Lynne Nicolson who is Team Manager in the Adult and All Age Learning Disabilities Social Work Team.
Lynne left school at the end of sixth year and went south to study nursing. After qualifying, she returned to Orkney and had children. While her family were young she undertook a variety of jobs before deciding that she wanted to work with the elderly, which led to roles within care homes and homecare. Lynne then made the move to Social Work, becoming a Student Social Worker and undertaking her degree while working. Being able to able to gain qualifications while working, with the support of her employer and colleagues, has enabled Lynne to develop further and progress to her current role.  Continuing our Sector Spotlight on Orkney Islands Council, today we hear from Ellie Newlands, who is a Cook Supervisor at Papdale Primary School.
After time working in a busy restaurant, Ellie started her career in the school kitchens as a relief worker, filling in if someone was off ill. After completing mandatory food hygiene qualifications at Orkney College UHI – which was a requirement to be able to get a cook’s position in school meals, Ellie started a full-time post as Assistant Cook before progressing to her current role. Alongside this, she has also achieved her NHC in Cookery.  In today’s Sector Spotlight, we hear from Mark Coleman who is an Environmental Health Officer (Commercial) and Lead Food Officer with Orkney Islands Council.
Mark qualified with a degree in Environmental Health, while there are multiple disciplines within this area, he has always specialised in food and health and safety. During his career has worked for local Authorities in Scotland and England, supermarket chains and has been a consultant in Health and Safety.  In our second Sector Spotlight on Orkney Islands Council, we hear from Cheryl Moar who is an Administrative Assistant with Orkney Islands Council.
After leaving school at 16, Cheryl went straight into employment as she knew she didn’t want to live away from Orkney. She worked in various jobs before getting married and having children. After 12 years in her previous job, she was ready for a change and moved into her current role with Orkney Islands Council, which has given her the opportunity to develop her skills and gain additional qualifications.  Our Sector Spotlight campaign has returned for the Easter holidays, and this week we are shining a light on some of the jobs available with Orkney Islands Council.
In the first, we hear from Steven Poke who is a Building Standards Service Manager with the OIC. After completing his sixth year at Stromness Academy, Steven undertook a construction-based degree at university. He returned to Orkney after graduation and undertook a temporary role within the Economic Development team at the council. After taking time out to travel, he secured a role as a Building Control/Planning Technician with the OIC and has progressed to his current role, undertaking continuous professional development and gaining additional qualifications along the way.  In our last Sector Spotlight on Career Education, we hear from Findlay MacLeod, a Careers Adviser with Skills Development Scotland (SDS) in Orkney.
After leaving school Findlay went straight into work while he planned his next steps. He then went to Orkney College UHI to study Business Management, on completion of his degree he began working as a Trainee Careers Advisor with SDS Orkney, where he completed a Postgraduate qualification in Career Guidance and Development with the West of Scotland University.  In our next Sector Spotlight on Career Education, we hear from Gemma Mackay, who is a Careers Adviser with Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Orkney.
An interest in social subjects at school led Gemma to study History at the University of Strathclyde. She then applied for a postgraduate teaching qualification but wasn’t successful so came home to Orkney, where she did some work shadowing with the team at SDS Orkney and when a position opened up soon afterwards, she applied.  Continuing our Sector Spotlight Campaign on Career Education, we hear from Kerri Liddle who is the Team Leader for Skills Development Scotland in Orkney.
After leaving school, Kerri originally planned to go to university, but realised she wanted to stay in Orkney so began working as a Dental Nurse, which enabled her to work alongside studying. A move into Oral Health Education followed but looking for a change Kerri started studying with the Open University to increase her opportunities. She then started working with Skills Development Scotland as a Personal Assistant, and while in that role was offered the chance to train as a Careers Adviser, before progressing into her current role as Team Leader. |
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