Moving to Orkney

Unemployment levels in Orkney are among the lowest in the country.

On the smaller islands it is not uncommon for people to have a number of part time jobs rather than one single full time employment.

There are always jobs listed in The Orcadian and Orkney Today newspapers. Both of these newspapers offer a subscription service and it may well be worth your while subscribing to either or both of these to keep an eye on what's going on in Orkney before moving here.

There is a Jobcentre Plus in Kirkwall

Jobcentre Plus,
Tankerness Lane,
Kirkwall,
Orkney.
KW15 1AJ

Phone: 01856 885300

There are many small businesses in orkney particularly in the tourism sector. Small business development is very well supported both through the local council and the Highlands and Islands Enterprise. More information on what support is available can be found in the Orkney Islands Councils website and the Highlands and Islands Enterprise website. For examples of the support that Highlands and Islands Enterprise have provided to local businesses grant approvals are listed on their website.

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