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Chief Executive

Highland Good Food Partnership
Within travelling distance to Inverness, Scotland

Posted: 21 Aug 2025

Deadline: 5 Sep 2025

Compensation: £22,500 (£45,000 FTE)

Paid Part-time Fixed term / contract Remote working

Job description

Job Opportunity: Chief Executive

The Highland Good Food Partnership (HGFP) is looking for a Chief Executive to help us grow and strengthen a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food system in the Highlands.

About the Role

• Salary: £22,500 (£45,000 FTE)
• Hours: 17.5 hours per week (2.5 days)
• Location: Home-based, with some travel required
• Contract: Funded for an initial 3 years

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to food and community life across the Highlands. We are seeking someone who is both passionate about food sustainability and compassionate in their approach to leadership.

As Chief Executive, you will:

• Lead and coordinate HGFP’s work to support a thriving, resilient food system.
• Collaborate with partners to shape a Highland food strategy.
• Deliver Regional Food Group and Sustainable Food Places objectives.
• Build strong relationships across public, private, and community sectors.
• Secure resources and opportunities to sustain HGFP into the future.

You’ll be joining a small, committed team and a wide network of partners who care deeply about the future of food in the Highlands. Together, we aim to inspire positive change and create practical solutions that work for everyone.

The full job description and person specification are included here.

Application information

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short letter explaining your interest in the role to recruitment@highlandgoodfood.scot

• Closing date: Friday 5 September, 6.00 pm
• Interviews: 11 – 12 September, Inverness

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