Community Engagement Officer in Inverness

Global Highland is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of one of the Highlands' most ambitious and community-focused organisations.

This is far more than a traditional sales role.

It's an opportunity to build genuine relationships, become part of local communities and play a key role in delivering a service that has a real and lasting impact on people's everyday lives.

If you're someone who enjoys meeting new people, understands rural communities, and thrives on building trust rather than delivering sales pitches, this could be the perfect role for you.

You'll spend your time out in the communities of Argyll, Fort William and Lochaber, attending local events, visiting businesses, speaking with residents and community groups, and becoming a familiar face across the region.

You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while representing an organisation that is committed to improving connectivity and supporting the future of rural Scotland.

The Role

A significant amount of preparation has already been completed. Communities have been researched, key contacts identified and opportunities mapped out.

Now, we're looking for someone to bring those plans to life.

This is a field-based role where your success comes from building relationships, understanding local needs and becoming a trusted presence within the communities you serve.

From village halls and community councils to agricultural shows, local businesses, sports clubs and cafés, you'll be engaging with the people who know their communities best and helping ensure future investment reflects what local people genuinely need.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships across communities throughout Argyll, Fort William and Lochaber.
• Attend local events, shows, meetings and community gatherings.
• Engage with residents, businesses, community groups and local stakeholders.
• Identify trusted community voices and develop lasting relationships.
• Promote services in a consultative and community-focused way.
• Understand local needs and provide valuable feedback to the wider business.
• Plan and manage your own diary and travel schedule effectively.
• Deliver commercial objectives through meaningful community engagement.

About You

You'll be someone who genuinely enjoys meeting people and building rapport.

You'll ideally have

• Previous experience in a customer-facing, sales, business development or community engagement role.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A natural ability to listen and understand people's needs.
• Confidence working independently and managing your own workload.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach.
• An understanding of rural communities and what matters to the people who live there.
• A full UK driving licence and the willingness to travel extensively throughout the West Highlands.

If you already know the local communities, understand how they work and enjoy becoming part of them, you'll be at a real advantage.

Whether it's knowing who organises the local gala, where people naturally gather, or who the community turns to for advice, your local knowledge and ability to build trust will make all the difference.

What's on Offer?

• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• A genuinely varied, field-based role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact within rural communities.
• Autonomy to manage your own diary while receiving ongoing support.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary with performance-related incentives.
• The chance to join an organisation making a real difference across the Highlands.

If you're passionate about people, enjoy working out in the community, and want a role where your relationships can make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.