Corporate Policy Officer

Corporate Policy Officer

Permanent

FTE Annual Salary incl. DIA – £34,458 – £37,123

Hourly Rate of Pay incl. DIA – £18.88 – £20.34

Location:

Council Offices, Kirkwall

Hours:

2 x 35 hours per week

You will be reporting to the Service Manager Policy & Communications.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to ensure Council Leadership are fully informed and supported on all matters relating to Council policy.

We're looking for two exceptional Corporate Policy Officers to join Orkney Islands Council's Corporate Policy team – a team at the very heart of how the Council delivers for our islands. These roles are fundamental to the Council's success, providing the insight and analysis that will drive the decisions shaping Orkney's future.

As a Corporate Policy Officer, you will equip the Corporate Leadership Team and Elected Members with the research, analysis, and briefings they need to make informed, strategic decisions. Support lobbying efforts with national governments to secure investment and policy wins for Orkney, and ensure community voices are heard and acted upon, working as part of the wider Corporate Policy & Communications team.

Your work will directly influence the Council's priorities and help tackle the big challenges ahead.

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.

This post is classed as a politically restricted post under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Applications close 23:59 on Sunday 15 March 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing Monday 16 March 2026 and interviews scheduled for Friday 27 March 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact the Service Manager Policy & Communications at or on .

For information on applying and our recruitment process,  for Information for Applicants.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.