Depute Chief Executive/ Director of People and Resources (Section 95 Officer) – SIC08774 Full Time NEW

Joining the Council’s Corporate Management Team you will play a highly visible leadership role, modelling our organisational values and promoting a One Council approach.

You will also represent the Council in a range of external settings – working locally and nationally to promote the best interests of Shetland Islands and ensure our voice helps to shape the decisions that affect our community. And, in your Depute role, you will support and deputise for the Chief Executive as required.

The role takes the lead on a broad service portfolio that includes the following:

• Finance
• Human Resources
• Transformation, Climate Change & Waste
• Asset and Property Management Services

As the Council’s Section 95 Officer, it’s essential that whoever takes on this role is a qualified accountant. But alongside that professional expertise, we are looking for wider leadership and management attributes that will enable you to lead, motivate and inspire, drawing on the contribution of others and supporting the professional development of colleagues. Our people are our greatest resource, so it is natural that both these aspects are front and centre for this corporate leadership role.

We are looking for a values-led leader, who is ready to be visible and accountable, with the communication skills and professional presence to foster excellent relationships with elected members, partner organisations and other stakeholders.

For further information and to APPLY, please visit Welcome or contact Amy Billington at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311 for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 22nd June 2026

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is CO 34 – 36
• Rate of pay shown in the advert, plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
• Preferred candidates will be required to undertake a Level 2 Disclosure check prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• Politically Restricted Post – this post is designated under the terms of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, and the postholder is restricted as to the undertaking of political activity
• A relocation package does apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within the UK
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at 8 North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Amy Billington – Solace – on: 020 7976 3311

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you’ll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland’s impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here