Business Support Assistant, Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board - ORK09791

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kirkwall is seeking a Business Support Assistant. This role includes providing comprehensive administrative support and interfacing with the public regarding the Electoral Register and Council Tax. Candidates must have relevant experience and qualifications at SCQF level 5 or equivalent. This is a permanent position offering a salary of £32,696 - £35,652, with a closing date for applications on 26 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Dealing with the public.
• SCQF level 5 (or equivalent) in an administration related subject.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative support for the area office.
• Compile the Electoral Register, Valuation Roll and Council Tax list.

Job description

Advert

ORKNEY AND SHETLAND VALUATION JOINT BOARD

Business Support Assistant

35 hours per week

Permanent

£32,696 - £35,652 (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board has a vacancy for the position of Business Support Assistant in its Kirkwall office in Orkney.

This post provides a first point of contact and a full range of administrative support for the area office in Orkney, in the compilation of the Electoral Register, Valuation Roll and Council Tax list.

Applicants should have experience of working in an office environment, dealing with the public and hold an SCQF level 5 (or equivalent) in an administration related subject.

Full details are given in the Job Description and Person Specification.

This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Robert Eunson, Assessor and Electoral Registration Officer on 01856 876222 or email [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 26 October 2025

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