Registered Manager, Papdale Halls of Residence - ORK10832

£42,908 – £47,397 / £48,017 – £50,919 pro rata

£23.51 - £25.97 / £26.31 – £27.90 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Service Manager (Housing, Homelessness and Schoolcare Accommodation).

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

The purpose of this role is to undertake the responsibility of Registered Manager with the Care Inspectorate for Papdale Halls of Residence.

This is a varied management role within Papdale Halls of Residence which provides school care accommodation services to children from the north and south isles while they complete a secondary school education. The post holder will be required to manage the day-to-day operation of the facility including responsibility for supervision and support of staff in the performance of their duties ensuring highest standards of professional practice and conduct. The post also requires effective and efficient ongoing operation of services.

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 is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 25 October 2026, with shortlisting taking place 26 October 2026 and Interviews following on the 9 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Lesley Mulraine, Service Manager (Housing, Homelessness and Schoolcare Accommodation) at lesley.mulraine@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 extension 2174.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here 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.