PPA is seeking to appoint one non-executive member to its Board of trustees, with a closing date for applications of Friday 26th September.
The management, maintenance and strategic development of the Port of Peterhead are the responsibility of Peterhead Port Authority (PPA), an independent Trust Port Board consisting of ten non-executives and one executive member.
The appointment of the non-executive will commence on 1st January 2026, is for three years initially with the possibility of reappointment and is part-time, typically 1–2 days per month. The position is remunerated and travelling expenses may be reimbursed.
PPA is committed to equality of opportunity, encouraging a diverse range of applicants and to the principle of appointment on the basis of merit with openness and transparency of process in accordance with Transport Scotland’s (Modern Trust Ports for Scotland) Guide to Good Governance.
Applicants will be required to demonstrate ability and have a proven track record in their chosen business or in other activities.
Commitment and experience can be as valuable as qualifications. Applicants will be required to work with senior and professional staff. An ability to grasp complex issues quickly is important, as is experience of achieving results in a business or Board type environment and also: -
• the achievement of successful results in demanding situations. This can be in a career or unpaid (voluntary) work.
• an ability to contribute effectively in group discussions which may include specialist and professional participants.
• maintaining and articulating independence of position in group situations and accepting democratic outcomes.
To complement the existing range of expertise and maintain the appropriate balance of competencies and skills on the Board, applicants should preferably have special knowledge, experience or ability in one or more of the following areas: seafood processing, seafood buying, post-sale seafood logistics.
For further information and an application pack please contact:
Imogen Reid, Peterhead Port Authority, Harbour Office, West Pier, Peterhead AB42 1DW
Tel: 01779 483600 or email recruitment@peterheadport.co.uk or see www.peterheadport.co.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 26th September 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews which are scheduled to take place during October 2025.
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