High Life Highland is seeking to appoint non executive directors to provide strategic direction, expert advice and governance. Vacancies will arise on both the main board and the trading board in March 2025 with the retiral of two long standing members, Ken Nicol and former Chair, Mark Tate.
High Life Highland, which was set up by The Highland Council in 2011, aims to make life better for residents and visitors alike by providing affordable access to opportunities in health and wellbeing, learning and culture for everyone in Highlands.
The charity warmly welcomes applicants with diverse skills and expertise, particularly individuals with a proven track record in strategic leadership, as well as those with experience in net zero and sustainability, commercial ventures, catering, or tourism leadership.
The High Life Highland charity board consists of four elected members from The Highland Council and eight independent directors. Meanwhile the trading board is made up of nine directors, with every member bringing a wealth of experience and skills to these voluntary roles.
Chair of the main High Life Highland board, Michael Golding said: “Our sincere thanks to Ken and Mark for all their outstanding contributions to High Life Highland over many years, their knowledge and experience will be missed around the table.
“I am sure that both Ken and Mark would agree that it is immensely rewarding to be part of a charity like High Life Highland. All of our directors have one thing in common – their commitment and desire to make life better for the people of the Highlands. It is highly rewarding to be part of the Highland’s largest charity, and see the positive effect made by our committed team in communities throughout the Highlands, every single day. If you share that desire to make life better for the people of the Highlands, then please do consider this rare opportunity.”
Michael Boylan is chair of the High Life Highland trading board, he commented: “The opportunity to contribute to an organisation that plays a role in the lives of residents and visitors to the region alike doesn’t come along too often. There are very exciting times ahead for the Highlands including the opening of the Inverness Castle Experience in 2025 and the High Life Highland trading board will make a significant contribution to the strategic direction of the castle alongside all of the other established trading elements of the charity. We look forward to welcoming new members with fresh ideas, a strong entrepreneurial and commercial background to the trading board in the near future.”
High Life Highland is committed to creating and maintaining balanced and diverse boards, and whilst all applications will be considered based on an individual’s ability and fit with the job description and person specification, the charity would also particularly welcome applications from female, young, and ethnically diverse community members to represent the services delivered by the organisation.
Michael Golding added: “I would encourage anyone who might be interested in joining our friendly team to get in touch. There are many people out there who have so much to offer a charity like High Life Highland and we look forward to hearing from you.”
Anyone interested in applying to be a director of High Life Highland should visit the website here for more information. The deadline for applications is 19 January 2025.
High Life Highland supports people of all ages across the Highlands through delivery of services including leisure facilities, libraries, archives, community centres, sport, outdoor activities, music tuition and visitor attractions.