Community Planning Manager - ORK09807

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Kirkwall seeks a Community Planning Manager to coordinate and implement community planning initiatives across Orkney. This role involves collaboration with various partners and strategic leadership development. Candidates should possess an SCQF 8/9 qualification or have significant relevant experience. Competitive salary and relocation support provided.

Benefits

Interview expenses covered

Relocation costs covered

Qualifications

• Minimum knowledge: qualification SCQF 8/9 or 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in public or third sector required.
• Skills in report writing and analysis essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate Community Planning in Orkney.
• Drive forward priorities agreed by the partnership.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders.

Skills

Collaborative problem solving

Strategic leadership

Facilitation skills

Organizational skills

Research and analysis

Education

SCQF 8/9 qualification or 5 years relevant experience

Job description

Advert

EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Active Communities

Community Planning Manager

35 hours per week

Permanent

£41,419 - £45,762 / £22.70 - £25.08 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Are you passionate about making a difference for communities in Orkney? The Orkney Community Planning Partnership is looking for a Community Planning Manager. Working with partners you will facilitate and coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of Community Planning in Orkney. This post will drive forward the priorities identified and agreed by the partnership.

The Orkney Community Planning Partnership is made up of five statutory partners: Orkney Islands Council, NHS Orkney, Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, and Highlands & Islands Enterprise with other organisations involved from across Orkney. The partnership's vision for Orkney's long-term future is set out in the Orkney Community Plan.

We are looking for a collaborative problem solver who is passionate about community outcomes. You will have the chance to work with senior leaders across the Community Planning Partnership and develop your strategic leadership skills. Working collaboratively with partners you will have well developed facilitation and organisational skills gained through experience in the public or third sector. You will have experience of research, analysis and writing of detailed reports.

The minimum knowledge required for this role can be evidenced by either: holding a qualification at SCQF 8/9 i.e. SVQ4, HND, or, where this is not held you should have a minimum of 5 years previous relevant experience.

This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Should you wish to informally discuss this post in more detail please contact Kerry Spence, Service Manager (Community Learning, Development & Employability), at [e-mail] or on 01856 873535 ext. 2425.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Monday 10 November 2025

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 2 November 2025

Please note that interview expenses and relocation costs will be paid for this post, in line with Council policies.