Highlands and Islands Enterprise

We work in a diverse region which extends from Shetland to Argyll, and from the Outer Hebrides to Moray, covering more than half of Scotland’s land mass. We have offices across the region helping communities and businesses to develop and grow. Find out more: https://ow.ly/SOzJ50T1YxB

We're delighted to support Otter Ferry Seafish Limited with their expansion project which will increase production, safeguard the workforce and create new jobs. Find out more: https://ow.ly/mQ7V50VA5ar

We’re jumping on the bandwagon with the Chat GPT action figure trend! Pop into the Northern Innovation Hub to see how off the shelf digital solutions can help your business. Through the Digital Tourism Programme you will receive 3 days of free, personalised, one-to-one digital advice from industry experts and walk away with a fully-costed technology adoption plan that can streamline your business. Find out more: https://ow.ly/gH2V50VzSqI

📢 We're Hiring – development manager - Shetland! 💬 "This is a fantastic role for someone who wants to work closely with inspiring businesses and communities in the Shetland and Orkney islands, helping them grow and thrive. If you’re passionate about development and love working with people, this is an opportunity not to be missed." Fiona, our head of enterprise support, sums up why this role is so special. As a development manager for Shetland and Orkney, you’ll work with innovative businesses, social enterprises, and communities - helping them grow, adapt, and move towards a more sustainable future. ✔ Your work will make a real impact. ✔ You’ll collaborate with inspiring people. ✔ And you’ll do it all from one of the most breath-taking places in Scotland. 🔹 Location: Lerwick, with travel to Kirkwall from time to time, and flexible working options 🔹 Salary: £35,292 – £39,899 + excellent pension & benefits 🔹 Closing date: Sunday 20 April Ready to make a difference? Apply now: https://ow.ly/bmjO50Vwyi4

Are you interested in meeting others who work in life sciences or technology sectors? Come along to our Soup and a Soapbox monthly networking lunches to find out what’s happening in the world of digital health, medical technology, animal health, aquaculture and research. You can also jump on the soapbox and give a two minute update on what you’re up to. There’s free soup and hot-desking available for the day too! Next date: 📅 23 April 2025 ⏲️ 12.30-2pm 📍 Solasta House, Inverness Book: https://ow.ly/zvXz50VpCQl

📣 Find out about Cruthachadh Chothroman – our new Gaelic-first business accelerator programme. Tha Cruthachadh Chothroman airson do cuideachadh na h-amasan agad a choileanadh. Join us for one of our online information sessions on: 📍 23 April or 5 May – both online at 6pm for an hour 💬 Delivered primarily in Gaelic (with support as required) 🔗 Sign up here: hie.co.uk/events Elevator

📢 We're hiring - Finance and Administration Officer, Argyll and the Islands! Do you have strong administrative and IT skills and like working with people, systems and data? This role could be for you! This post plays a critical role in providing high quality administrative services to the area team and supporting them to deliver services to our clients across Argyll and the Islands. Apply now: https://ow.ly/uEhw50VsY65

💻 Is your business looking to advance its digital processes? A student placement could help... 📰 From Huntly to John O'Groats, Highland News and Media brings Scotland's communities the latest local news. 🎓 With funding support from the Northern Innovation Hub's Technology Placement Programme, the news group hosted a 12-week student placement, allowing them to create digital-led content to reach a younger audience, like coverage of MacMoray Festivals: https://ow.ly/I7X050UeMIU #TPP

Applications for the Regional Food Fund 2025/26 are open! The fund aims to provide support for small-scale regional and collaborative projects. Find out more and apply by 30 April 👇

Are you a leader of an impact-led business looking to enhance your skills and scale your impact? Applications are now open for Social Investment Scotland's Ambitions 2025 programme, find out more 👇