Service Manager (Resources) - ORK08955

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EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING
Community Learning, Leisure and Housing

Service Manager (Resources)

35 hours per week
Permanent
£58,401 - £63,639 / £32.00 - £34.87 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Recently voted the best place to live in Scotland, Orkney is the second most northerly of the island areas, with 17 inhabited islands. Although geographically remote, Orkney is easily accessible by air or boat and has a cosmopolitan community with immense historical and cultural impact. From food to sports, music to technology, Orkney has a reputation for excellence and award winning. Scotland’s smallest local authority enjoys unique opportunities for collaboration with partner agencies and is committed to developing innovative approaches to joint work with key partner agencies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Service Manager to be responsible for delivering high quality effective services consistent with the priorities and vision for the Council, the needs of the Directorate, legislation, and national priorities. This is a challenging role with a remit which incorporates the full range of resources across the service including strategic and operational planning, infrastructure, business management, finance, administration, management of data and provision of support services to schools.

We are looking for an appropriately qualified professional with skills in leadership and management and a proven track record of achievement. Reporting to the Head of Community, Learning, Leisure and Housing, this post offers an opportunity to play a key role in operational and strategic leadership, contributing to the development of the Service.

In addition, the Service Manager (Resources) leads on a number of Education Leisure and Housing service-wide tasks such as complaints, performance, strategy, risk management, emergency planning and business continuity.

The successful candidate will need to be effective in partnership and collaborative working; able to lead, motivate and manage teams; and be a confident, clear communicator.

We expect high standards and support continuing professional development. Training opportunities are made available and a suitable package including a relocation allowance is provided to assist with resettlement.

The successful candidate will hold a degree or equivalent SCQF level 9 qualification in a subject relevant to one of the areas within the remit of the post.

Ability to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

For a discussion about the post and further information please contact: Frances Troup, Head of Community Learning, Leisure and Housing, on or by emailing frances.troup@orkney.gov.uk 

Closing Date: Sunday 5 January 2025

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post in accordance with Council Policy.