VACANCIES FOR DIRECTORS OF HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND BOARD AND HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND TRADING BOARD
High Life Highland (HLH) is all about “making life better” for its audiences locally, regionally and around the world. The charity values its people who are focussed on five key 'i-care' values: Integrity, Community, Accountability, Respect and Example – all of which are non-prescriptive and can be applied in different ways, in different circumstances.
As a charity, HLH’s personality is fun and friendly, kind and caring, supportive and encouraging, as well as being proud and inclusive.
In the communities HLH services, it is making life better in terms of people’s physical and mental health; in terms of their social wellbeing and sense of identity; and in terms of their self-esteem and life opportunities.
The main business of HLH is the delivery across the charity’s areas of work:
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HLH is a charity registered in Scotland and a company, Limited by Guarantee, wholly owned by The Highland Council, whose purpose is to develop and promote opportunities in culture, learning, sport, leisure, health and wellbeing. The charity has a Trading Subsidiary (a registered Community Interest Company) responsible for the management and delivery of the non-charitable objectives of the charity including retailing, food and beverage, and other commercial activity including the operation of the Inverness Castle Experience from 2025.
As a result of retirals, HLH is looking to appoint Non Executive Directors, to both its main Board and its Trading Board to support the Executive Leadership Team by providing strategic direction, expert advice and governance to the charity and/or the trading company.
Applications are welcomed from any individuals with the required skill sets, however in this recruitment process High Life Highland Board would particularly welcome those with experience in financial matters, but also those with experience in the attractions and leisure sectors. High Life Highland (Trading) C.I.C. Board would particularly welcome those with experience in commercial ventures or those with experience in the food and drink sector.
Positions will be unpaid but reasonable expenses will be available.
APPLICATION PROCESS
CHARITY BOARD – FURTHER INFORMATION
TRADING BOARD – FURTHER INFORMATION
BOTH BOARDS – FURTHER INFORMATION
BOTH BOARDS - APPLICATION PROCESS
Please complete the application form, indicating which Board/s you are applying for, and email your application (along with any supporting information) to Company Secretary’s office at jane.maclennan@highland.gov.uk. The closing date for submissions is 5pm Wednesday 5th August 2026.
Interviews for both Boards will take place mid/end August, with induction and training taking place following appointment.
If you wish to receive additional information or have an informal chat on the role of Non Executive Director prior to submitting your application, then please email info@highlifehighland.com with your contact details and availability, and we will make arrangements for Steve Walsh, HLH Chief Executive to call you back.
HLH is committed to creating a balanced and diverse Board. Whilst all applications will be considered based on an individual’s ability to meet the Director’s Role and Skills specification, the Charity would particularly welcome applications from female, young, and ethnically diverse community members from across the Highlands to represent the services delivered by HLH.
We are committed to ensuring that no applicant shall receive less favourable treatment because of age, colour, disability, ethnic origin, gender reassignment, marital or family status, nationality, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other non-job related factor. Please note that this appointment is not open to employees of The Highland Council or HLH.
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