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STRATEGY, PERFORMANCE & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Democratic Services & Communications

Members\' Events Co-ordinator

35 hours per week
Temporary up to 31 March 2024
\xc2\xa325,827 - \xc2\xa326,429 / \xc2\xa314.15 - \xc2\xa314.48 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Democratic Services provide administrative support to the Convener, Leader and Members of Orkney Islands Council in addition, to the Lord Lieutenant and Community Councils within Orkney.

This is an exciting role which involves co-ordination of a wide range of events on behalf of the Convener and Lord Lieutenant and you will assist and administer arrangements for seminars, conferences and various civic and ceremonial occasions.

Regular liaison with external agencies, community groups and a wide range of stakeholders is a key element to the role. You must be resourceful, enthusiastic and able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.

You will need to be self-motivated, highly organised with a good eye for detail and you should have at experience of working in event management and/or an ability to demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of associated activities including marketing, administration and event planning and delivery

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

For more information regarding this post, please contact Alex Rodwell, Head of Improvement and Performance or Melanie Slater, Service Manager, Customer Services & Corporate Administration Tel 01856 873535 or email or

Closing Date: Sunday 10 September 2023

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

Orkney Islands Council