Mountaineering Scotland (MScot) is a membership organisation with over 16,000 members including 135 clubs and is the only recognised representative organisation for hill walkers, climbers, mountaineers and ski-tourers who live in Scotland or who enjoy Scotland’s mountains, and acts to represent, support and promote Scottish mountaineering. With a focus on supporting recreational participation Mountaineering Scotland works to promote the physical and mental health benefits of taking part mountaineering disciplines set out in our participation pathway. Mountaineering Scotland also plays a key role on the promotion of mountain safety and representing our members interests in relation to conservation and the environment.
Mountaineering Scotland is also the governing body for competitive sport climbing in Scotland and our activities to support the development of indoor climbing and climbing for children and young people are delivered through the ClimbScotland initiative which delivers our performance and competition programmes, supported through funding from sportscotland. This is an exciting time to be involved in delivering our new strategic plan to take the organisation forward to 2029.
Our organisation has a small professional staff team headed by a CEO which rely on the support and advice provided by volunteer directors. As a member of the board, directors help to shape the future of Scottish mountaineering and guide the strategic direction and policy development of the organisation. The board also provides a governance function assessing and managing strategic risk and monitoring budgets and the implementation of the operational plan.
We are interested to hear from individual members or members of clubs who may be interested in becoming our Commercial Director. This is an exciting new role created to help align commercial opportunities and activities with Mountaineering Scotland’s strategic objectives.
Joining the board of Mountaineering Scotland offers potential for the development of new and existing skills, meeting new people, developing new networks and making a genuine difference to mountaineering in Scotland. The Board also welcomes expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals who are not currently members of Mountaineering Scotland on the basis they would be prepared to become a member if selected.
Expressions of interest are being invited from interested candidates which should be submitted by close of business on Thursday 14 May 2026 - see below for further information and how to apply
As Mountaineering Scotland continues to grow it is vital to develop commercial opportunities and strategic partnerships to facilitate income generation (via sponsorships, grants, merchandise and digital opportunities). By appointing a Commercial Director, we are aiming able to fully capitalise on productive partnerships and potential income streams.
The Commercial Director will work collaboratively with the Board, CEO, Membership and Communications Team, Climb Scotland Team and external partners to align commercial activities with Mountaineering Scotland’s strategic objectives.
The Commercial Director will be responsible for:
Person specification:
Expressions of interest are being invited from interested candidates which should be submitted by close of business on Thursday 14 May 2026.
The role description should be read in conjunction with the directors’ competencies and person specification which you can download from the link above. Candidates who wish to put their name forward should provide a brief summary of their experience in an organisational context and their interests in mountaineering / outdoor / sporting activities, together with a personal statement as to how they feel they would contribute to the work of Mountaineering Scotland and the associated trusts.
The board will be undertaking a selection process to identify preferred candidates to initially be co-opted onto the Board and nominated for election at the AGM in November 2026.
Members who wish to stand for election independently must nominate themselves in accordance with the Articles of Association.
If you are interested in any of the opportunities detailed, please contact Stuart Younie, CEO and Company Secretary, on 07738200039 or by email at stuart@mountainering.scot for an informal discussion.
Mountaineering Scotland is committed to being an employer and volunteer organisation that recognises and encourages equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion, and respect in the workforce, with employment conditions and practices that ensure all staff and volunteers are treated equitably. We particularly welcome applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as women, people with disabilities (including hidden disabilities) and individuals from Black and minority ethnic communities.
Take a look around our website to discover more about the services we offer members and clubs, our campaigns and the activities we represent. Here are some specific pages you might like to check out too:
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