General Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, well-organised and dynamic individual to lead the management and continued development of Orkney’s only Auction Market.

About Orkney Auction Mart:

• A farmer-owned co-operative established in 1993.
• Sales of cattle and sheep, implements and tools, Orkney books and artwork.
• Agricultural land and property sales and valuations.
• Host of livestock shows.

In addition to being an auction market, Orkney Auction Mart is also the following:

• Working farm.
• Landlord.
• Venue for holding meetings and events.
• A hub for the local community.

This varied role includes:

• Managing a small team of permanent staff as well as a team of casual staff.
• Overseeing daily operations.
• Regularly liaising with, and reporting to, the Board of Directors.
• Attending and minuting board meetings.
• Ensuring strategic goals set by the Board of Directors are implemented.
• Monitoring company finances.
• Reviewing and implementing operational procedures.
• Complying with all relevant legislation including, but not limited to:
  • Animal health and welfare
  • Biosecurity
  • Quality assurance schemes
  • Health and safety
  • Employment
  • Insurance
• Communicating with stakeholders:
  • Shareholders
  • Farmers
  • Butchers
  • Shipping companies
  • Hauliers
  • Local Authority
  • Animal and Plant Health Agency
  • Quality Meat Scotland
  • Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers Scotland
  • National Farmers Union Scotland Orkney
  • Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society
  • Bank
  • Local agricultural groups and societies
  • Local vets
  • Tenants
• Maintaining and enhancing customer and public relations:
  • Local sellers and buyers
  • Buyers out with Orkney
  • Local community

This permanent post is full time (35 hours per week) although additional hours will be required during peak livestock periods and a flexible approach to working is essential during this time. The salary will be negotiable, based on previous experience, and you will be entered into the company pension scheme.

If you would like to discuss this post, please email jennifer@orkneymart.co.uk.

Please apply in writing, along with your C.V. to:

Alan Corrigall
Chairman
Orkney Auction Mart
Grainshore Road
Hatston Industrial Estate
Kirkwall
Orkney
KW15 1FL

Closing date for applications – Wednesday 21st May 2025.