Work for us

We're a forward-thinking, innovative and award-winning organisation that thrives on investing in our employees.

Who are we?

We are the Scottish Government's economic and community development agency for a diverse region which covers more than half of Scotland.

Our unique integration of economic and community development is central to our success in generating sustainable economic growth in every part of the Highlands and Islands, particularly in remote areas.

Our three priorities are to: build successful, productive and resilient businesses; create the conditions for growth and a green recovery; and enable strong, capable and resourceful communities. We help build a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable economy across the Highlands and Islands to attract more people to live, work, study, invest and visit.

We have administrative offices in Inverness, Benbecula and Auchtertyre as well as local area offices in Forres, Fort William, Thurso, Golspie, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Stornoway, Lochgilphead and Portree.

CURRENT VACANCIES

Please note that we don't accept speculative CVs.

Man mountain biking through Cairnforms national park

We're looking for an experienced and proactive senior development manager to join our Tourism team.

Senior Development Manager - Tourism

Mareel is a multi-purpose entertainment venue located on the waterfront of Lerwick

We're looking for an experienced and proactive senior development manager to play a key role in working with colleagues, partners, businesses, communities, and social enterprises across Shetland.

Senior Development Manager - Shetland

Famous signpost at John O'Groats pointing to Landsend

We're looking for an experienced, proactive, and ambitious development manager to join our Caithness and Sutherland area team.

Development Manager - Caithness and Sutherland

Easy waterfront access is available at the European Marine science park in Argyll

We're looking for an experienced and proactive senior development manager to play a key role in providing intensive client engagement and development support to a defined portfolio of clients.

Senior Development Manager - Argyll and the Islands

Kessock bridge looking towards Inverness taken at night

We're looking for two experienced and proactive senior development managers to join our Inner Moray Firth team.

Senior Development Manager - Inner Moray Firth (2 posts)

We are looking for an experienced project manager to represent HIE on a multi-partner EU project to enhance the development of the blue economy in the Highlands and Islands and on a national basis.

Senior Project Manager - Offshore Innovation

Sir John's Square with St Peter's and St Andrew's Church visible behind, Thurso

We're looking for an experienced and proactive head of regional development in our Caithness and Sutherland area team to ensure effective project management of our property and infrastructure portfol

Head of Regional Development - Caithness and Sutherland

We're looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious graduate to join our Enterprise Support team on a 9-month placement to support a new graduate placement programme.

Graduate Support Programme Officer