Non-Exec Navigation Director (Master Mariner)

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 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