Administrative Assistant, Stromness Academy - ORK10864

Orkney Islands Council; Stromness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council in Stromness is advertising an Administrative Assistant role at Stromness Academy. This 35-hour-per-week permanent post involves providing clerical and administrative support and reporting to the Business Manager.

Salary is £30,060 – £30,662 per year (including Distant Islands Allowance). Applications close 23:59 on Sunday 25 October 2026. PVG Level 2 disclosure is required. Contact [e-mail] for details.

Qualifications

• Must have the necessary qualification, experience and skills as detailed in the must have section of the attached job profile.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of clerical and administrative support within Stromness Academy.

Skills

Clerical duties

Administrative support

Job description

Advert

Administrative Assistant
Stromness Academy
35 hours per week
Permanent

£30,060 - £30,662
£16.47 - £16.80 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Business Manager.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide all aspects of clerical and administrative support within Stromness Academy.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the must have' section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 25 October 2026 with shortlisting week commencing 26 October and interviews taking place from week commencing 9 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Sarah Johnston at [e-mail] or on 01856 850660.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.