Service Manager (Customer and Business Support)
Council Offices, Kirkwall
35 hours per week
Permanent
£62,908 - £68,529
£34.47 - £37.55 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Head of Performance and Business Support.
Your working pattern is Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The purpose of this role is to lead, manage and develop the Customer and Business Support function, supporting the Head of Service in the strategic direction of the service.
The remit of the service covers four main areas - corporate business support, customer services, democratic services, and support for the Head of Service in relation to their premises management responsibilities for the Council Offices at School Place.
This is a key leadership role at a time when the Council is continuing to modernise how it delivers customer services and business support. The successful candidate will play a central part in improving services, strengthening consistency across the organisation, and helping ensure our support functions are responsive, efficient and focused on the needs of our communities.
We are looking for a credible and collaborative leader who can bring strategic thinking, strong operational management and a clear focus on improvement. You will be confident leading diverse teams, working in a political environment, and building effective relationships with senior officers, elected members and partners.
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 requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.
This post is classed as a politically restricted post under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Interview expenses are payable for this post, click here for further information.
Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 5 July 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 6 July 2026 and interviews will be scheduled for week commencing 20 or 27 July 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Alex Rodwell, Head of Performance and Business Support at [email protected] or on 01856 873535 extension 2281.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
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.
