This service is managed by HR and Organisational Development
Our structure
We are led by our Chief Executive and a team of Corporate Directors, each responsible for a group of services. You can find out how we are organised below, and download our full structure chart.
"As a council, we touch the lives of everyone living in our community. It’s a big responsibility and one that we’re proud to bear. Our aim, put simply, is to provide high quality services that benefit our people, our communities, our culture, economy and environment."
Education, Communities and Housing
James Wylie, Director
Enterprise and Resources
Gareth Waterson, Director
Infrastructure and Organisational Development
Integration Joint Board / Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership
Stephen Brown, Chief Officer
Related resources
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OIC structure chart - Corporate Directors and Remits
This document contains Orkney Islands Council’s organisational structure and the names of senior postholders, as at 9 October 2026. It shows the chief executive, directors and heads of service, including the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership. It outlines each team’s responsibilities across health and social care, education, housing, infrastructure, finance, transport, economic development and corporate governance, and identifies one vacant head of service position.
Please be aware that this summary has been generated using AI.