Montrose Port Authority is seeking to make a number of appointments of non-executive members to its board. Individuals with an interest in public service are sought to fill this vacancy.
Montrose is a Trust Port which differs from company or local authority owned ports by its constitution and powers. All port investments are funded from trading revenues supplemented by commercial borrowings. The main duties of the Authority are to maintain, improve and develop Montrose Port which is based in the North East of Scotland and is governed by a Board of Trustees.
As Europe's largest chain handling port, the Port Authority is a cutting-edge hub that offers vital support, logistics and services for the North Sea's energy and general cargo markets. Whilst continuing to grow its operations, the port provides a diverse range of marine and third party port services, such as pilotage, bunkering and stevedoring to its clients.
Due to Montrose prime location on the North East coast, the port has significant involvement in the oil and gas and renewables sectors, becoming known as a major operations and maintenance (O&M) hub for the growing offshore wind industry. The Port Authority is the O&M base for the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm, which will enter full commercial operation later this summer and has been selected as the O&M base for the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm development. The port's remaining throughput and cargo volumes stem from various sectors including fertilisers, agricultural bulks, forest products and steel.
With commercial revenues of over £8million per annum, and directly employing over 33 FTE, the Port Authority indirectly sustains several hundred jobs through its supply chain and is a vital employer within the town of Montrose and surrounding areas.
This board appointment will be until 30th September 2026 with the possibility of reappointment at end of term.
The appointment is part-time, typically 1-2 days per month. A modest remuneration is payable and travelling expenses will be reimbursed where appropriate.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following competencies and skills:
- that they have achieved results in demanding situations. These can be in a career or in unpaid (such as voluntary) work;
- that they have the ability to contribute effectively in group discussions involving a wide range of people, including specialists and professionals. This includes the intellectual ability to extract the essence of an argument from papers and to analyse problems and assess evidence impartially;
- that they have been able to earn the respect of colleagues and been influential as a member of a team working over a sustained period of time towards demanding goals;
Applicants should make clear the level and depth of management or specialist expertise (if any), and any other experience which demonstrates knowledge and interests relevant to this post e.g. management of harbours, financial management, laws relating to Scotland, civil engineering.
Residence within a reasonable distance of the port, and familiarity with local issues in the region surrounding the port, are highly desirable and an understanding of the shipping trade and Port Operations would be preferential.
The Authority is committed to equality of opportunity, encouraging a diverse range of applicants, adhering to the principle of appointment on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process.
An application form can be obtained by writing to careers@montroseport.co.uk
For further details, visit our careers hub at www.montroseport.co.uk/
Closing date for applications – Friday, 28th July 2023.
Montrose Port Authority
Nestling in a sheltered haven on the river Esk, within a mile of open sea, the thriving port of Montrose offers a cost-effective alternative for vessels using Scotland's East Coast.
