If you are looking to move into employment, in this section you will find some videos and information about local employers and some of the different opportunities that exist with them.
As well as the information on these pages, you can read interviews with people who undertake a variety of roles in different sectors in Orkney in our Sector Spotlight series, here.
You can also find advice, hints and tips elsewhere on this website to help you Get Hired. Skills Development Scotland also have two Career Jam webinars that can help you with moving into employment. These cover Employment and the Labour Market and, Interview Hints and Tips. You can access the webinars here.
As well as the information on these pages, you can read interviews with people who undertake a variety of roles in different sectors in Orkney in our Sector Spotlight series, here.
You can also find advice, hints and tips elsewhere on this website to help you Get Hired. Skills Development Scotland also have two Career Jam webinars that can help you with moving into employment. These cover Employment and the Labour Market and, Interview Hints and Tips. You can access the webinars here.
NorthwardsNorthwards are a freight, haulage and distribution firm with depots in Orkney, Shetland, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster and Glasgow. They transport freight to and from Orkney across the UK and the world. You can hear from some of the people who work with Northwards about the opportunities at the company.
For more information visit northwardsltd.com Cooke AquacultureCooke Aquaculture is a Scottish salmon producer who have seawater salmon farms in the waters around Orkney and offer opportunities to work on some of the outer isles. They also have a processing site in Kirkwall, where the salmon is prepared to be distributed around the world. In this film, you will learn more about the company, some of the jobs available and the chances to gain qualifications through Modern Apprenticeships and other professional qualifications.
For more information visit cookeaquaculturescotland.com Learn more about aquaculture careers here. EMECThe European and Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) is based in Stromness and provides open-sea testing facilities to developers of wave and tidal energy converters. They are also involved in hydrogen production, consultancy and research. Here you will hear from two of their staff who explain a bit about their roles and what it is like to work at EMEC. You can also read a case study from their Marketing Officer here.
For more information visit emec.org.uk |
NorthvetNorthvet are a mixed practice, meaning they look after small animals (such as domestic pets) and large animals on farms. They have three surgeries in Kirkwall, Stromness and Harray. In this film you will hear more about the variety of careers available with Northvet, some of the different pathways into these career and learn about some of the skills you might need to work in a Veterinary career.
For more information visit northvet.co.uk AquateraAquatera specialise in environmental and operational support for marine, costal and land-based activity. Based in Stromness, they offer opportunities to work in countries around the world, with a variety of businesses and sectors including oil and gas, renewables and tourism and recreation.
Here you will get an overview of the business, the role of a Consultant and some of the skills and subjects needed for that role. Learn more at aquatera.co.uk VolunteeringA good way to develop the skills and experience that employers look for in their employees is to volunteer.
Brian and Kirsty from Voluntary Action Orkney give some advice on how you can access volunteering opportunities in Orkney. Find out more at vaorkney.org.uk/volunteering |
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The Construction industry offers a variety of careers from those working on building sites, management roles overseeing onsite work and office roles in finance, HR and Administration, as well as those involved in the design of buildings.
Working as a tradesperson, your career will start with an apprenticeship and you can hear from those undertaking an apprenticeship in the Education and Training section, here. In this section you will hear from a time-served Joiner and Stonemason, as well as a video showing you the progression a construction apprenticeship can offer you in the industry. For more information about careers in construction visit: Go Construct CITB SNIPEF SECTT Time-served Stonemason |
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A career in Early Learning and Childcare can be extremely rewarding, giving you a chance to make a difference to young children in the first few years of their life. You can start your career as a Modern Apprentice, and continue to develop and progress through a leadership pathway. Here you will hear from current Practitioners about their role, the different pathways they have taken and learn more about the different ways you can develop your skills.
You can also learn more about the Modern Apprenticeship in Children and Young People here. For more information visit orkney.gov.uk or follow Early Learning and Childcare Orkney on Facebook. Scottish Fire & RescueThe Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are one of the emergency services and as well as preventing and controlling fires, they respond to many different emergency situations. They also provide a fire prevention service, offering free home fire safety visits. As well as Firefighters, careers opportunities exist in their Control Room, HR, Finance, Corporate Communications and much more. In Orkney, you can volunteer as a Retained Firefighter, alongside a full-time job. This presentation gives you an idea of some of the different things Scottish Fire and Rescue deal with.
For more information visit firescotland.gov.uk |
If you are interested in a career with the NHS, you can learn more at their website www.careers.nhs.scot
As well as careers within the healthcare profession there are also opportunities in non-clinical roles within business and administration and estates and facilities. You can explore NHS Careers here. Locally, NHS Orkney provide opportunities for career progression through Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships. You can learn more about this here. Armed ForcesThe Armed Forces offer a range of career opportunities which can enable you to gain qualifications on the job, or they can provide bursaries to support you through your University degree.
As well as joining up as a regular, there are also options to join as a Reservist, which enables you to develop skills and experience alongside your full-time career. This film from the British Army lets you hear from young people who have joined up and how they have been able to develop their skills and qualifications with the armed forces. For more information on all of the Armed Forces, visit: British Army Royal Air Force Royal Navy |