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Our values
At Orkney Islands Council, our values reflect who we are and how we serve our communities. They guide how we work with residents, partners and each other to make a positive and lasting difference across Orkney.
Shaped by feedback from our people, these values build on our strong foundations and set clear expectations for how we deliver services today and into the future.
Accountable
We take responsibility and make informed decisions to stay committed to delivering what matters
Reliable
We act with integrity and communicate openly to earn trust through our everyday actions
Considerate
We value and respect each other to build a culture of empathy and understanding
Collaborative
We build strong and effective partnerships that enhance the quality of life and opportunities of everyone in Orkney
Bringing Our Values to Life
Our values are more than words, they shape how we deliver services, support our communities, and work in partnership across Orkney. They underpin our ambition to be a modern, inclusive and forward-looking organisation, committed to achieving positive outcomes for people and communities across Orkney.
VIP Awards
The Awards were launched in September 2023 to highlight the great work across Orkney Islands Council and are aimed at recognising work which reflects OIC’s values.
The VIP in ‘VIP Awards’ stands for ‘Values In Practice’ and are aimed at recognising staff who embody and reflect the Council values in their work.
Winners were crowned across three categories – Customer Focus, Working Together, and Creativity – as chosen by a panel of colleagues from across the Council, from six finalists in each category.
The winners announced at the most recent final were:
- Customer Focus - A home carer whose calm nature has helped make families adjust to challenging times.
- Working Together category (sponsored by the UNITE union) - The team at Smiddybrae House for pulling together during January’s ‘Snowmageddon’ to ensure the facility was sufficiently staffed and everyone was safe.
- Creativity - The team at Orkney Library and Archive, for working in new ways and showing the library is much more than just a place to borrow books and an essential service to Orkney citizens and visitors.
Below are videos showcasing all of our latest finalists in each category: