Are you ready to play a pivotal role in Montrose and the wider Angus community while helping to steer Scotland’s energy transition as part of our forward-thinking Trust Board?

We are on the lookout for compassionate non-executive members to join the Trust Board at Montrose Port Authority (MPA). These board positions are for applicants with an interest in public service and want
to invest their time and knowledge locally by contributing to the development of the Port and the local Montrose area through their key field of expertise. This can be from a variety of industries or sectors such as energy, Scots Law, maritime, logistics, finance or engineering. 

Investing back into our community is a big part of what we do at MPA and we are seeking to appoint members who truly want to make a difference locally. 

Read more about what we do for our community here. 

About The Port

MPA has operated as a Trust Port for nearly 200 years and in that time, the Trust Board has used its wide range of knowledge and experience to steer the management and development of the port into the 21st century port we see today.

As the world’s largest chain handling port, MPA 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 services, such as pilotage, bunkering and stevedoring to its clients. 

Due to Montrose’s prime location on the North East coast, the port has significant involvement in the energy and renewables sectors. MPA is the operations and maintenance (O&M) hub for both the operational Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm and the forthcoming Inch Cape Wind Farm.

The Port has invested over £36m since 2012 into its infrastructure, with a recent emphasis on sustainability, with the aim to be the first carbon neutral port in Scotland. This includes the recent acquisition of Montrose Port Industrial Park, the restoration of the historic Customs House and the introduction of shore power for offshore energy vessels, becoming the first port in Scotland to provide this service.

The shore power initiative known as Plug Montrose, launched in April 2024 and is a 50/50 joint venture set up between Montrose Port Authority and Plug Shore Power Ltd. An electricity supply is given to vessels at berth, allowing them to switch off their engines and reduce emissions, noise pollution and fuel consumption. So far, Plug Montrose, has saved over 600 tonnes of CO2.

MPA’s economic impact study in late 2022 revealed that the Port directly and indirectly sustains 384 permanent (now estimated nearer 600), full-time employees, generating £25.7m GVA to the regional economy. These figures magnify at a national level, contributing to £16.9m in net income effects and £36.4m GVA to Scotland.

About The Role

This Board appointment will be until 30th September 2028 with the possibility of reappointment at the 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.

MPA 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

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th July 2025.