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Join our team

  • Position: Development manager, Orkney
  • Location: The base for the role is Kirkwall, and while there will be a requirement to attend the office in Kirkwall and occasionally in Lerwick, we have a flexible approach to working and can consider hybrid working options.
  • Starting salary: £35,292 per annum. Potential salary progression to £39,899 per annum. (Pay award pending) Excellent pension and benefits package.
  • Contract/hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week.

Are you passionate about community and economic development? Do you want to help shape a greener, fairer, and more resilient future for Orkney and beyond? We would love to hear from you!

The role

You will work closely with a portfolio of clients across Orkney - and occasionally Shetland -supporting businesses, social enterprises, and community organisations to grow sustainably and transition to net zero. You will assess client needs, identify opportunities, and help deliver tailored support through HIE’s products and services. You’ll also play a key role in place-based development, collaborating with partners and stakeholders to deliver impactful projects that align with HIE’s strategic priorities.

The person

You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a proactive and solution-focused mindset, and a keen interest in community and economic development. You should have experience in client-facing roles within the public, private, or third sectors, and a good understanding of the Orkney economy and its challenges.

Find out more by downloading the job description and person specification.

How to apply

To apply please complete our online application form.

Online application form

Job reference: 1129

Closing date:  17 August 2025

Interviews: 28 August 2025 in Kirkwall

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