With aims to establish Montrose as a leading North-east Scotland logistics hub for the developing energy industry with carbon efficiency at its core, Montrose Port Authority is looking for new non-executive members to join the Trust Port that it is governed by.
Established in 1493, Montrose Port has operated as a trust port for nearly 200 years and is one of around 100 trust ports in the UK. A trust port is one that is governed by its own unique statutes and controlled by a local independent board. All profits are reinvested back into the port, meaning it can make continuous upgrades to its infrastructure and facilities, invest in its team and contribute to its local community.
New board members will help broaden Montrose’s existing reputation as the port of choice for key oil and gas suppliers as well as the growing offshore renewables and decommissioning sectors. It also aims to strengthen its position for traditional general cargo imports and exports and as a welcoming destination for the expedition cruise industry.
With the energy transition into renewables becoming a focus in Scotland, Montrose Port has been at the forefront in welcoming offshore wind projects, having been selected as the operations and maintenance hub for Seagreen and Inch Cape Wind Farms that will both sit off the coast of Angus, not far from Montrose. John Lawrie Metals, the leading metal recycling and processing company in the north and northeast of Scotland, also chose Montrose for its decommissioning facility which it has just announced that it will be expanding at the port. This is why Montrose is highly interested in finding individuals for its board who want to work towards the energy transition in Scotland.
“As a Trust Port we are driven to develop our offering to benefit our community of stakeholders both now and for future generations to come. We have already started to see the benefits offshore wind can bring to our regional economy and we are proud to be championing Montrose and the wider Angus region as a bastion for green energy,” says Tom Hutchison, CEO of Montrose Port.
Being a board member is an integral and rewarding role as you are expected to make decisions solely in the interests of port stakeholders, maintaining integrity, objectivity and accountability. One of the most important stakeholders is the local community. Montrose Port is at the heart of its own, actively engaging with local groups and schools. Furthermore, it focuses on job creation and investment in the local economy with each new and existing partnership or tenant. Board members should be individuals that are looking to make a difference and help benefit the local community.
Maintenance and improvement of the port infrastructure is a high priority; however, the board must consider the future and changing market conditions, adapting operations to meet future needs. The Board will use this wide range of knowledge and experience to steer the management and development of the Port.
Becoming a board member is not about financial gain, as many positions are part-time and pay a modest remuneration. Being a board member is about giving back to your community by contributing your skills and expertise. It also helps develop leadership skills as you learn from other members on the board whilst also sharing your knowledge with them too, expanding your network of connections. It is a gratifying experience for those who are looking to make positive change for the future in their local area.
For more information on how to apply to be on the Montrose Port Authority Trust Board, click here: https://montroseport.co.uk/2022/06/14/appointments-to-trust-board/.
The closing date for applications is Friday July 22, 2022.