Position: Senior development manager
Location: Stornoway
Starting salary: £47,166 per annum with potential salary progression to £53,646 per annum
Excellent pension and benefits package
Contract/hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week
The role
This role is within the Innse Gall (Outer Hebrides) area team. Our area teams have an important role in delivering HIE’s commitment to place based development through working with local enterprises, partners, and stakeholders to develop and deliver projects which support economic and community development in their areas.
As senior development manager, you’ll be working with entrepreneurs, community leaders, and people who care deeply about the future of their place — and they’ll look to you as someone who can connect ideas, open doors, and bring momentum. You will work collaboratively with local stakeholders including Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and ensure that HIE is a good partner.
The person
We’re looking for a candidate with ambition to make a difference, who is proactive, collaborative, and solution focused, and who is equally happy working autonomously and as part of a team.
Passionate about purpose
You will demonstrate a strong commitment to HIE’s mission, showing pride in contributing to a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable Highlands and Islands. You will lead and/or support on the development key business and community-led projects.
Outward looking and long term in approach
You will bring curiosity, strategic thinking, and an awareness of wider economic, social, and sectoral trends. You’ll routinely look beyond organisational boundaries to inform decisions and identify future opportunities.
Customer focused
You will work with empathy, responsiveness, and professionalism to understand the needs of our clients, partners, and communities -ensuring high quality support that makes a meaningful difference. You will assess and review development proposals and provide constructive feedback to clients.
Well networked and collaborative internally and externally
You will help foster a culture of teamwork and collective problem solving. You will ensure knowledge and learning from others is shared to deliver the best outcomes for the region. You will build and maintain productive relationships across sectors, communities, and partner organisations, ensuring HIE remains connected, influential, and informed.
Clear and effective communicator
You will communicate openly, clearly, and with purpose - ensuring the right information reaches the right people at the right time, representing HIE with professionalism and clarity.
Committed to excellence and innovation
You will seek continuous improvement, embrace new ideas, and use your expertise to drive high standards in everything you deliver. You will actively contribute to an innovative, forward thinking organisational culture. You will own a project portfolio, manage project risk and develop business and investment cases for the appropriate decision bodies.
To apply please complete our online application form.
Job description and person specification
How to apply
To apply please complete our online application form.
Online application form
Job reference: 1149
Closing date: 9 August 2026
Interviews: 25 August 2026 in Stornoway
