Introduction

The Development Officer’s role is to support the development of the social, economic and environmental aspirations for Unst and its residents. It will focus on some specific projects that have already been identified through the Unst Community Action Plan (CAP) and Community Housing Needs Assessment, both conducted in 2025, along with progressing further Unst Partnership (UP) aims and objectives.

The successful candidate will work for Unst Partnership Ltd (UP), either as an Employee or on a Self-employed basis, although they will also work directly with other community organisations in Unst.

Work base: Unit 1, Hagdale, Baltasound, Unst. Very occasionally travel to meetings in other parts of Shetland.

Hybrid working is considered with this post.

Regular updates at UP meetings with Directors will be required which take place in person in Unst and are predominantly held in evenings.

This job is offered as a one year fixed contract starting from on 1st April 2026 – 31st March 2027 with the opportunity to extend this for a further two years.

Hours: 25 hours per week average (with variations agreed in advance)., 52 week year if Employee, 48 week year if Self-Employed.

Flexible working will be required, including evenings and occasional weekend work. The pattern of hours and times will be discussed with the successful candidate.

Payments: £20 per hour if Employee, £23.00 per hour if Self-Employed,