Service Manager; Transportation - ORK

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Service Manager (Transportation)
Harbour Authority Building, Scapa
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 Marine Services and Transportation.

Your working pattern is 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to lead, manage and develop core service delivery, high standards, continual improvement and delivery of a culture of high performance. The role will support the Head of Marine Services and Transportation in the strategic direction of the service.

This is a key role responsible for shaping the future of transportation across the area, ensuring the provision of safe, sustainable and high-quality services for our communities.

You will lead the development and delivery of transport strategies, policies and major programmes, including the public bus and inter-island air services contracts, airfield operations and the Ferry Replacement Programme.

Working closely with elected members, government agencies and key stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in securing investment, influencing policy and delivering long-term infrastructure improvements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to make a significant contribution to the future of transportation services and connectivity across the area.

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, for further information.

Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, for the Relocation Policy.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 2 August 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 10 August 2026 and interviews scheduled for week commencing 24 August 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Laura Cromarty, Head of Marine Services and Transportation, at  or on

For information on applying and our recruitment process, 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.