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Cairngorm Mountain - Board Member appointments
Appointment of members of the Board of Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Limited
Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL) operates the popular mountain resort which is home to the famous Cairngorm ski area as well as a growing range of family-friendly attractions, environmental activities, shop, café and restaurant. Located near Aviemore, it is a key driver of the economy of Strathspey and Badenoch, which depends highly on tourism. The business currently operates as a subsidiary of economic and community development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
In public ownership through HIE, Cairngorm Estate has strong potential to grow and sustain its reputation as one of Scotland’s most important tourist destinations, attracting thousands of visitors every year and playing a leading role in the country’s mountain resort sector.
In line with the long-term Cairngorm Masterplan, we're committed both to protecting and enhancing Cairngorm Estate's wonderful natural environment. We're also working to optimise the mountain's positive impact on the local economy by helping to build a sustainable resort business that caters to thousands of visitors every year.
Appointment
We are looking to supplement the Board with a Chair and Board members to ensure a diversity of skills, knowledge and experience to guide the company’s future direction.
Skills, knowledge and experience
We value very highly the benefits of having different experience and points of view on our Board. As such, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those that are currently under-represented on the Board of CMSL, such as women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, those from black and minority ethnic communities and people aged under 50.
Director responsibilities
CMSL is a private company and those appointed to the Board will also be a limited company director registered at Companies House for CMSL. The appointments, therefore, have Companies Act responsibilities.
As a holder of public office, a chair must also uphold the seven principles of public life.
Length of appointment
Appointment term is three years with the possibility of reappointment subject to evidence of effective performance and satisfying the skills, knowledge and experience required at the time of reappointment and beyond. Reappointment is not automatic. Any appointment and subsequent reappointment will not extend beyond a maximum of eight years.
Remuneration and expenses
The Chair receives £496 per day (one day is considered to be 7.5 hours). Expenses incurred as a result of carrying out the duties of the appointment, including reasonable travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed. The appointment is non-pensionable.
Members of the Board receive £419 per day (one day is considered to be 7.5 hours). Expenses incurred as a result of carrying out the duties of the appointment, including reasonable travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed. The appointment is non-pensionable.
Time commitment
The Chair is expected to devote 3 days per month to the role and members of the Board are expected to devote 2 days per month. By the nature of the role, the time commitment will vary from week to week or month to month. It involves a mix of activities including preparing for and attending Board meetings, committees and working groups, and undertaking other duties and responsibilities such as engaging with stakeholders and occasionally attending events.
Application
For further details about these roles, download the information pack and criteria and skills documents below.
How to apply
To apply, please complete our online application.
Please apply by midnight on Sunday 26 October 2025.
Further information
Find out more about Cairngorm Mountain Scotland Limited and Highlands and Islands Enterprise
If you have any queries, or would like to discuss a position informally, please contact Jennifer Docherty, Senior HR Manager at Highlands and Islands Enterprise on 01463 383 036 or by email jennifer.docherty@hient.co.uk