Co-opted Commissioner – Non Executive Board Member

Northern Lighthouse Board; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is seeking a Non-Executive Director (Commissioner) to contribute to strategic leadership and governance of the Authority. The role requires a qualified Master Mariner or Royal Navy equivalent and will involve serving on the Navigation and Operations Committee as a Navigation Assessor.

Appointments are for a three-year term with possible renewal, commencing April 2027. The role involves approximately 20 days per year, including time at sea, to support NLB operations

Qualifications

• Master Mariner qualification or Royal Navy equivalent required.
• Experience with navigation practices and procedures is essential.
• Knowledge of navigational challenges and sea operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic leadership and governance of the Northern Lighthouse Board.
• Serve on the Navigation and Operations Committee as Navigation Assessor.
• Commit to ~20 days per year, including time at sea, with flexibility for deployment and travel.

Education

Master Mariner qualification

Job description

The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is looking to appoint a Non-Executive Director (Commissioner). This is a unique role, which offers the exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership and governance of NLB in the delivery of our critical safety service to all mariners.

Co-opted Commissioners serve for a three-year term with the option of renewal subject to performance. The successful candidate is expected to take up their appointment in April 2027 with a time commitment of approximately 20 days annually, including time at sea, on NLB business.

You must be a qualified Master Mariner (or Royal Navy equivalent) as you will serve on the Navigation and Operations Committee as a Navigation Assessor. You must therefore have an understanding and appreciation of contemporary navigational practices, procedures and challenges. Knowledge and experience of operating in Scottish and Manx waters would be advantageous.

Please see the document below for full details.