At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community projects and collaborate with local enterprises to drive economic development.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to sustainable growth in the Highlands and Islands.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £47,166 with potential progression, excellent pension, and benefits package.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for innovation and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Ambitious, proactive, and collaborative individuals with a passion for community development.
The predicted salary is between 47166 - 47166 £ per year.
Starting salary: £47,166 per annum with potential salary progression to £53,646 per annum. Excellent pension and benefits package. Contract/hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week.
The role is within the Innse Gall (Outer Hebrides) area team. Our area teams have an important role in delivering HIE's commitment to place-based development through working with local enterprises, partners, and stakeholders to develop and deliver projects which support economic and community development in their areas.
As senior development manager, you’ll be working with entrepreneurs, community leaders, and people who care deeply about the future of their place — and they’ll look to you as someone who can connect ideas, open doors, and bring momentum. You will work collaboratively with local stakeholders including Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and ensure that HIE is a good partner.
The person
- We’re looking for a candidate with ambition to make a difference, who is proactive, collaborative, and solution focused, and who is equally happy working autonomously and as part of a team.
- Passionate About Purpose: You will demonstrate a strong commitment to HIE's mission, showing pride in contributing to a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable Highlands and Islands. You will lead and/or support on the development of key business and community-led projects.
- Outward looking and long term in approach: You will bring curiosity, strategic thinking, and an awareness of wider economic, social, and sectoral trends. You’ll routinely look beyond organisational boundaries to inform decisions and identify future opportunities.
- Customer focused: You will work with empathy, responsiveness, and professionalism to understand the needs of our clients, partners, and communities - ensuring high quality support that makes a meaningful difference. You will assess and review development proposals and provide constructive feedback to clients.
- Well networked and collaborative internally and externally: You will help foster a culture of teamwork and collective problem solving. You will ensure knowledge and learning from others is shared to deliver the best outcomes for the region. You will build and maintain productive relationships across sectors, communities, and partner organisations, ensuring HIE remains connected, influential, and informed.
- Clear and effective communicator: You will communicate openly, clearly, and with purpose - ensuring the right information reaches the right people at the right time, representing HIE with professionalism and clarity.
- Committed to excellence and innovation: You will seek continuous improvement, embrace new ideas, and use your expertise to drive high standards in everything you deliver. You will actively contribute to an innovative, forward-thinking organisational culture. You will own a project portfolio, manage project risk and develop business and investment cases for the appropriate decision bodies.
Job reference: 1149. Closing date: 9 August 2026. Interviews: 25 August 2026 in Stornoway.
Senior development manager - Stornoway employer: Sutherland Spaceport
As a Senior Development Manager in Stornoway, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering economic and community development in the Outer Hebrides. Our organisation offers an excellent pension and benefits package, alongside a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to making a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for those passionate about driving positive change in their community.
