Advertisement Details The Work Placement & Child Work Permits Officer is responsible through the Youth and Employability Service for the strategic delivery and operational implementation of work placements for young people in school, placements for those on the employability pathway and liaising with employers about employment support and opportunities through the Youth and Employability Service and partners. The post holder will also be responsible for the Child Work Permit implementation as outlined by local by laws. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Additional Information The grade of this post is H Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum (pro rata) Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland 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 66/68 Commercial Road, Lerwick, Shetland For further details relating to this post, please contact: Martin Summers, Team Leader, Tel - 01595 744490, Email - martin.summersshetland.gov.uk 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