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Appointment of Non-Executive Board Members

The administration and maintenance of the Port is the responsibility of Aberdeen Harbour Board, an independent trust authority consisting of nine non-executive and three executive members.

We are seeking applications to fill three non-executive vacancies on the Board from candidates with a keen interest in the activities and business of the Port. Commitment and experience can be as valuable as qualifications. Applicants will be required to work with senior and professional staff and an ability to grasp complex issues quickly is important, as is experience of achieving results in a committee or board environment.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate ability and a proven track record in their chosen profession or other activities and, to complement the existing range of expertise on the Board, should ideally have professional or personal experience in one or more of the following areas:

The trade and industry of the North east of Scotland, preferably with knowledge of the freight or maritime transport sector;
The local property market, preferably with valuation or development experience;
The Scottish legal sector.

Aberdeen Harbour Board is committed to equality of opportunity, encouraging a diverse range of applicants, and to the principle of appointments on the basis of merit with openness and transparency of process in accordance with the Guide to Good Governance for Trust Ports. Appointments will be for an initial term of three years, commencing 1st January 2012. Board members are expected to devote up to two days per month to the work of the Board and are remunerated.

Closing date for applications 12 noon on Thursday 29th September 2011.

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