15/10/2026
Interested in walking, climbing, mountaineering?
Can your experience influence the direction of Scotland’s awarding body for the Mountain Training qualification and skills courses?
Mountain Training Scotland (MTS) is inviting applications for up to three new non-executive Directors for its Board of Directors. Directors share responsibility for the governance of the organisation, set its strategic direction, and oversee its management.
This is an exciting opportunity to ensure Mountain Training Scotland is well positioned to oversee and develop the provision of the Mountain Training qualification schemes and skills training courses and their associated learning pathways.
Applications are invited from individuals who must be resident full-time in Scotland, with personal experience of walking, mountaineering and/or climbing activities.
Participation in the Mountain Training schemes, whilst not essential, would be useful; significant relevant experience should be outlined in the application process.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
• Governance and work with committees (in non-profit or commercial organisations)
• Expertise/achievements in one or more of these specialist areas:
o Inclusion, diversity, equity and equality
o Formal and/or informal education
o Business finance and strategy
o Commercial and/or partnership development
o working understanding of the Mountain Training schemes
Mountain Training Scotland is committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and effective Board. We recognise that a breadth of perspectives, skills and lived experiences strengthens governance and supports better decision-making.
As part of our commitment to improving Board diversity, we particularly welcome applications from individuals from groups currently underrepresented on the Board, including women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who consider themselves to have a disability.
Board Recruitment Priorities
As part of this recruitment round, the Board is seeking to appoint up to three new Trustees/Directors to complement the existing skills and experience of the Board. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals with financial management experience and the ability to scrutinise financial accounts and reporting. We are also committed to improving the diversity of the Board and encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that reflect the communities we support.
How to Apply
Whilst no remuneration is available for the role, all reasonable expenses incurred whilst involved in or conducting Mountain Training Scotland business will be reimbursed.
For a recruitment pack and details of how to apply please email [email protected].
Closing date for applications is mid-day on 13th November 2026.
We will notify applicants selected for further consideration/recruitment by email within five days of the closing date.
Interviews will be held via Zoom following the conclusion of application review. Dates and times for interviews will be flexible (within reason) on the evenings of the 2nd and 3rd December between 1900 and 2100hrs, and applicants must ensure they are available on one of those dates.
Please Note
This vacancy is not open to anyone who has been disqualified from holding a Directorship in a Limited Company.
Mountain Training Scotland operates an equal opportunities policy.
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