Members' Event Coordinator - ORK09375

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a Members' Event Coordinator to manage and coordinate various civic and ceremonial events. The role includes working closely with external stakeholders and requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and at least 3 years experience in event management.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in event management required.
• Self-motivated and highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate a wide range of events for the Convener.
• Liaise with external agencies and community groups.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Detail-oriented

Resourcefulness

Education

SCQF 6/7 qualification

Job description

Job Description

EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Performance and Business Support

Members' Event Coordinator

14 hours per week

Permanent

£29,192 - £29,795 pro rata / £16.00 - £16.33 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. You should hold a qualification at SCQF 6/7 or have at least 3 years experience of working in event management.

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

This post is subject to satisfactory Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.

For more information regarding this post, please contact Alex Rodwell, Head of Performance & Business Support or Melanie Slater, Service Manager, Customer Services & Corporate Administration Tel [phone] or email [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 8 June 2025

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