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Vacancies

Board members | Buill a’ bhùird

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Board members | Buill a’ bhùird

3 vacancies | 3 beàrnan

Scottish Ministers are looking to fill three non-executive director positions on the board of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and Islands Enterprise (Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ). The new appointees are expected to start three-year terms in September 2026.

Responsible for setting strategic direction, key decision making and effective governance, the 12-member board encompasses a range of skills, knowledge and experience to reflect the diversity of the region and the breadth of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s remit.

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Angus Campbell, Chair of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, shares his thoughts on board membership.

The role | An dreuchd

Scottish Ministers aim to appoint three candidates who have a close affinity with, and understanding of issues impacting on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and Islands and  opportunities to support economic and community development across the region.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate knowledge and experience of one or more of the following key areas which are of significant importance to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

  • food and drink
  • energy, particularly offshore
  • tourism

Applicants are also expected to demonstrate evidence of all of the following:

  • knowledge and understanding of the economic, cultural and fiscal issues impacting on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and Islands
  • knowledge and experience of strategy and long-term planning
  • communicating, influencing, collaborating and working in partnership
  • analysing and scrutinising performance and delivery

Knowledge and experience of Gaelic language and culture and of community wealth building will be advantageous.  

To ensure strong regional presence, ideally at least two of the three successful candidates will live, work, study, or invest in the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and Islands.

The Scottish Government is operating a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with disabilities.

Full details are in the applicant information pack, available on a dedicated .

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ sixtieth anniversary video

About Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and Islands Enterprise |

Mu Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd's nan Eilean

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is the economic and community development agency for an area covering more than half of Scotland’s land mass, stretching from Shetland in the north to the southern tip of Argyll, and including all of the country’s 94 inhabited islands.

Operating in line with Scottish Government priorities, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has a clear vision for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in every part of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and Islands. Our current priorities and planned activities can be found in our five-year Strategy and annual Operating Plan.

While these are challenging times for economies all over the world, we recognise the exceptional opportunities that exist here as drivers of growth, prosperity and fair work for the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and Islands and for Scotland. Currently, these include the tremendous potential of renewable energy, the blue economy, space, life sciences and the region’s natural capital, along with long-established sectors such as tourism, creative industries and food and drink. 

Watch our sixtieth anniversary video, produced in November 2025, for an overview of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's role in economic and community development across the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and Islands. 

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How to apply | Ciamar a ni thu tagradh

Applications can be submitted through the  where you will find full details and a comprehensive application pack that explains more about the role, the board and the application process. 

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the appointments process or further support with your application, please contact the Scottish Government Public Appointments team by email at public.appointments@gov.scot.

Completed application forms must be submitted by 1.00pm on Thursday 23 April 2026.

Find out more | Faigh a-mach tuilleadh

Find out more about Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, our region and some of the projects we're involved in.

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We're the community and economic development agency for the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and Islands of Scotland. Find out what we do, how we work and how we can help you.

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