The role

This role is within the Orkney and Shetland area team. Our area teams have an important role in delivering HIE’s commitment to place based development, working with local enterprises, partners, and stakeholders to develop and deliver projects which support economic and community development in their areas.
 
The post-holder will be responsible for contributing to the development of high quality and sustainable business, social enterprise and community sectors in the Orkney and Shetland Islands. You will play a valuable role in working closely with clients within the area who are seeking to grow.

About you

We’re looking for a candidate with ambition to make a difference, who is proactive, collaborative, customer and solution-focused. 

Ideally you'll have client facing experience, and you'll be organised and adaptable - able to manage priorities, work to deadlines and maintain high standards of governance.

You'll be interested in the local economy, and the opportunities and challenges facing island business sectors and communities. You'll be a clear and confident communicator, with the ability to present ideas clearly.

Above all you're motivated by supporting sustainable and economic community development and are ready to play an active role in making it happen.

How to apply

To apply please complete our online application form.

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If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please drop us an email and one of the team will be in touch recruitment@hient.co.uk

Job reference: 1140

Closing date: Sunday 26 April 

Interviews: Wednesday 20 May in Kirkwall or Lerwick