July 13, 2026
Appointments to Montrose Port Authority Trust Board
Do you want to help shape the future of Montrose and the wider Angus community while playing a part in Scotland’s energy transition?
Montrose Port Authority is looking for non-executive members to join our Trust Board. These are public service roles for people who want to invest their time, knowledge and expertise locally, helping guide the development of the port and the surrounding area.
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds including energy, Scots law, maritime, logistics, finance and engineering.
Investing in our community is central to what we do at Montrose Port and we’re seeking trustees who genuinely want to make a difference locally.
Find out more about our work in the community here.
About the Port:
Montrose is a Trust Port, independent of company or local authority ownership, governed instead by a Board of Trustees and reinvesting all trading revenue back into the port and local community. Based on Scotland’s North East coast, MPA maintains, improves and develops one of the UK’s most dynamic ports.
As the world’s largest chain handling port, MPA is a fast growing and cutting-edge hub that supports the North Sea’s energy and general cargo markets, offering marine and third-party port services including pilotage, bunkering and stevedoring.
Due to Montrose’s prime location on the North East coast, the port has significant involvement in the oil and gas and renewables sectors, now established as a major operations and maintenance (O&M) hub for the growing offshore wind industry. MPA serves as the O&M base for the fully operational Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm, Scotland’s current largest offshore wind farm, and the under-construction Inch Cape development. Beyond energy, 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 £8 million per annum, and directly employing over 33 FTE, the Port Authority indirectly sustains several hundred jobs through its supply chain, making it a vital employer within the town of Montrose and surrounding areas.
About the Role:
This board appointment will be until 30th September 2029 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.
MPA is committed to equality of opportunity, encouraging a diverse range of applicants to apply, and 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 31st July 2026.