Scottish ministers are looking to fill three non-executive director positions on the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) board, with the new appointees expected to take up their roles in the summer.
The development agency operates throughout a region that covers more than half of the Scottish land mass, including all 94 inhabited islands, and is home to around 470,000 people.
With around 300 staff based across the region, HIE's board has corporate responsibility for strong governance, ensuring it meets objectives set by the government and uses its resources efficiently and effectively.
All candidates will be expected to have a close affinity with the Highlands and Islands and a strong awareness of opportunities and challenges facing businesses and communities across the region.
At least two of the three positions on the board will be filled by people who are currently living, working or studying in the Highlands and Islands.
HIE chair Alistair Dodds, said: “It’s important that our board encompasses a range of skills, knowledge and experience to reflect the diversity of our region and the economic and community development challenges and opportunities that exist in this part of Scotland.
“A key theme is the pursuit of place-based opportunities – recognising the role that natural and built capital and cultural assets such as Gaelic can play in growing and sustaining a strong region that contributes fully to the success of Scotland.
“I would encourage anyone who shares that passion, and who has the experience we’re seeking in business, community development and economic growth, to consider applying to join us.”
Applications will particularly be welcomed from Gaelic speakers and people with protected characteristics that are currently under-represented on the board, including women, disabled people, LGBTI+ people, those from Black and minority ethnic communities and people aged under 50.
Members of the board are expected to devote two days per month to the role and will receive £419 per day, alongside expenses.
The term of appointment will be for three years from 13 June and the deadline for applications is the end of March.
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