Community Learning Officer - ORK

Community Learning Officer

Council Offices, Kirkwall | 35 hours per week | Temporary until 31 March 2027

£46,899 – £51,837 (including shift and Distant Islands Allowance) | £25.70 – £28.41 per hour

The purpose of this role is to promote, develop and deliver local learning and development opportunities in line with identified need and national priorities. The role builds sustained partnerships between the community, voluntary and public agencies to address community needs.

You will report to the Team Manager (Adult Learning & Employability). Your working pattern is Monday to Friday, with some weekend work, and we are happy to discuss flexible working where possible. The role involves initiating, planning and leading activities that deliver high quality community learning opportunities. You will assist the Community Learning team in providing learning and development opportunities for learners that will improve educational attainment, address educational and social disadvantage and support adults and young people to make positive changes in their lives and in the lives of their communities.

The focus of work will vary between adults and young people as directed by the service manager, but in the immediate future it will be focused on the Adult Learning, Employability and Community Development areas of the service.

The necessary qualifications, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post involves a contractual requirement to work unsocial hours on a rota. It is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Interview expenses are payable for this post. A relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post.

Applications close on 26 July 2026 at 23:59. Shortlisting will take place on 28 July 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 12 August 2026.

For further information about the role or application process, contact Lindsey Johnson at l or call ext. 2437.

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.