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  • Position: Cairngorm Mountain Scotland Ltd. Chief Executive
  • Location: Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore.
  • Salary: £85,000 per annum.
  • Benefits: Defined contribution pension scheme, company benefits, relocation package.

We are seeking an inspirational and experienced Chief Executive for Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd, one of Scotland’s best known, year-round visitor attractions

The person

Possessing exceptional leadership, people management and communications skills, the CEO will lead a highly motivated and skilled team to promote Cairngorm Mountain as a leading Scottish attraction, plan sustainable growth and direct day-to-day operations. 

Commitment to building positive relationships with a broad range of customers, partner organisations and stakeholders at local, regional and national levels will be critical.

It is important that the Chief Executive has a clear and strong commercial focus, awareness of environmental issues and a proven ability to make high quality investment decisions to grow and sustain the business. 

Candidates will be able to demonstrate senior leadership and management experience, with the highest standards of professional excellence and customer care. We are also looking for experience of working with a board and leading, motivating and managing a delivery-focused team. Experience of innovation in the tourism and leisure sectors would be an advantage.

The role

Famed for nature, hillwalking and snowsports, Cairngorm Mountain Estate is both an environmental asset for Scotland and one of the country’s key visitor attractions. 

Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL) operates the mountain resort as a subsidiary of Highlands and Islands Enterprise. CMSL is overseen by its own board and manages the diverse range of offerings that thousands of visitors enjoy each year – from ranger services to catering and retail, family fun and sport and leisure in every season.

Find out more about the role and CMSL here and for further information on company benefits, please visit the CMSL site here.

If you have any queries, or would like to discuss this position informally, please contact Jennifer Docherty, Senior HR Manager at Highlands and Islands Enterprise on 01463 383036 or by email at jennifer.docherty@hient.co.uk

Find out more by downloading the job description and person specification and the CMSL organisational chart.

 

How to apply

To apply please complete our online application form.

Online application form

Job reference: 1101

Closing date:  Sunday 9 February 2025

Interviews: Monday 24 February 2025 in Inverness

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