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Principal Architect, £34,299 – £36,777
Two Posts – (1) Balivanich, (2) Stornoway
Job Description
Person Specification
Closing date: Friday 6 June 2008 
Tidsear Foghlam Tro Mheadhan Na Gàidhlig
Sgoil a Bhac, Eilean Leodhais
Gaelic Medium Teacher
Back School, Isle of Lewis
Tha 117 sgoilear gu lèir anns a’ bhun-sgoil.
Back Primary School has a roll of 117 pupils.
Job Description
Person Specification
Closing date: Monday 2 June 2008
Tidsear Foghlam Tro Mheadhan Na Gàidhlig
Sgoil Lionel, Eilean Leodhais
Gaelic Medium Teacher
Lionel School, Isle of Lewis
Tha 74 sgoilear gu lèir anns a’ bhun-sgoil.
Lionel Primary School has a roll of 74 pupils.
Job Description
Person Specification
Closing date: Monday 2 June 2008
Tidsear Foghlam Tro Mheadhan Na Gàidhlig
Sgoil Lacasdail, Eilean Leodhais
Gaelic Medium Teacher
Laxdale School, Isle of Lewis
Tha 218 sgoilear gu lèir anns a’ bhun-sgoil.
Laxdale Primary School has a roll of 218 pupils.Job Description
Person Specification
Closing date: Monday 2 June 2008
Tidsear Foghlam Tro Mheadhan Na Gàidhlig
Sgoile Bhaile a Mhanaich, Beinn na Foghla
Gaelic Medium Teacher
Balivanich Primary, Isle of Benbecula
Tha 95 sgoilear gu lèir anns a’ bhun-sgoil.
Balivanich Primary School has a roll of 95 pupils.Job Description
Person Specification
Closing date: Monday 2 June 2008
Primary Teacher
Stornoway Primary, Isle of Lewis
The Stornoway Primary has a roll of 290 pupils.
Salaries for the above teaching posts will be in accordance with current regulations plus £1,728 Distant Islands Allowance.Job Description
Person Specification
Closing date: Monday 2 June 2008
Personnel Assistant, £24,627 - £27,540
Based within the Human Resources Section of the Chief Executive’s Department, Stornoway, you will be part of a team responsible for the provision of a comprehensive personnel service. Responsibilities will include providing managers with advice and support in all aspects of personnel policies, terms and conditions of service and employment legislation. You will be educated to HND/Degree level, have a sound knowledge of employment law and best personnel practice and the ability to deal effectively with a variety of industrial relations issues.
Appointment to the post will be on a one year fixed term basis.Job Description
Person Specification
Closing date: Monday 2 June 2008
Bems Technician, £21,039 - £22,917
Based in the Council Offices, Stornoway you will provide technical support to the Energy and Building Services Manager in the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilation and energy systems at Comhairle properties.
You will be responsible for the Comhairle’s computer controlled Building Energy Management System (BEMS). You will also liaise with the Energy and Building Services Design Team in the design and specification of building services and the supervision and commissioning of building services projects.
You must have a qualification in a Mechanical or Electrical Building Services discipline or in Computing, possess good IT skills and have experience with Trend or other BEMS systems. You will have good communication and presentation skills, the ability to prepare and present technical reports and be able to read and understand control panel electrical wiring diagrams. A current driving licence is essential.Job Description
Person Specification
Closing date: Monday 2 June 2008
Site Operative, £348.66 per week
You will be required to undertake the day-to-day operational duties at Bennadrove Landfill Site, Stornoway including the operation of a tracked excavator and refuse compactor, control of site traffic and operation of the weighbridge.
Experience of operating heavy plant, machinery or process equipment is essential together with CITB Certificate 360° Tracked Excavator. IT proficiency, additional CITB Certificates and an HGV licence would be considered an advantage. A current, full UK driving licence is essential.
Job Description
Person Specification
Closing date: Monday 2 June 2008
Principal Officer (Development Management), £34,368 - £36,846
An experienced Planner is sought to provide the day-to-day management of the Comhairle’s development management (planning applications) function. Key duties include performance and budget management, staff training and development, e‑planning, planning determinations, planning enforcement activities and planning advice to relevant Committees. The service has been subject to a recent review, strengthening the team, and which has presented this new and exciting career opportunity in the Outer Hebrides. The successful candidate will choose between a base in Balivanich (Benbecula) or in Stornoway (Lewis) within the Department for Sustainable Communities.
You must have proven experience in Planning within local Government and be a full Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.Job Description
Person Specification
Closing date: Monday 26 May 2008
Planning Officer - Development Management, £20,511 - £33,549
(2 posts, one of which is fixed term to June 2009)
The Department for Sustainable Communities is looking for enthusiastic Planning Officers to join dedicated teams of professionals. The Department has a major role in maintaining, enhancing and developing the quality of life for the people of the Western Isles. The permanent post is based in Stornoway, covering Lewis and Harris, and there is a preference for the fixed term post to be based in Benbecula, covering Uist and Barra.
You will be required to undertake general planning (Development Management) duties. These will include built conservation and aquaculture planning work. As a minimum you should hold an HND or equivalent in a planning related discipline, have a strong interest in land use planning, and be prepared to work towards student membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute. A current driving licence is essential. Placing on the salary scale will be dependent on qualifications and experience.Job Description
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Closing date: Monday 26 May 2008
Support Social Care Assistants, £7,996 per annum
Dun Berisay and Dun Eisdean – 2 posts
To assist in attending to the social, emotional and physical needs of residents and day care users in Dun Berisay and Dun Eisdean, Care Homes for older people, so that each person is enabled to live as fulfilling and independent a life as possible. Support Social Care Assistants will be contracted to work 80 hours per month. These posts have been established mainly to cover annual leave and sickness absence of current staff. The hours will be variable and worked over a four week period. Essential criteria will be availability and flexibility.
Job Description
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Closing date: Monday 26 May 2008
Cleaner, Back School, £127.48 per week
Required for 19 hours per week on a term-time only basis to carry out general cleaning duties.
Job Description
Person Specification
Closing date: Monday 26 May 2008