Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport

Work. Life. Highland in partnership with Business Gateway are delighted to welcome Flexibility Works to deliver an interactive workshop to promote the benefits of flexible working in your business. 📆 30th April 2025 ⏰ 12:30 - 14:00 📍 Online SIGN UP: https://lnkd.in/eNPu_G6N   Workshop Content:   👉 A business case for flexible working 👉 The current flex landscape in Scotland - supported by key data 👉 Overview of the types of flexible working including flex in frontline roles 👉 Case studies of flex in action in a range of sectors 👉 Unpicking key employer challenges in relation to flex 👉 Top tips to move the dial on flex in your organisation 👉 Overview of the new flexible working legislation   Benefits of Attending   ✅ Helps local employers attract and retain a diverse talent pool, boosting workforce participation and driving regional economic growth. ✅ By promoting flexible working, the workshop enhances employee work-life balance, leading to a healthier, more productive workforce for local businesses. ✅ Employers gain up-to-date knowledge of flexible working legislation, ensuring they remain compliant and competitive in a changing market.   Testimonial   “We were delighted to have Flexibility Works deliver a session at our Flexible and Fair workshop for local employers covering flexible working and how businesses can implement it, as well as facilitating a Q&A session with employers currently offering flexible working for their employees. This interactive session was informative and thought provoking. Thank you Lisa and the team for your support!” –Developing the Young Workforce, Moray Regional Group

🌱 Enabling thousands of well paid green jobs in the fast-growing renewable energy sector is a key deliverable of Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.   🤔 But what exactly is a green job? How is it different from any other type of role? And what’s on offer in the Highlands?   Alli Vass, Manager of The Powerhouse at Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, answers some of these questions and more in our latest blog.   ⬇️ Click on the link below to find out more https://lnkd.in/emcCshvS

We’re pleased to announce plans to further enhance the Port of Nigg, supported by up to £10 million from Highlands and Islands Enterprise, as part of a £30.5 million investment in our Inner East Quay. This development will create a 230m heavy-duty quayside and introduce roll-on roll-off capability, increasing capacity to support Scotland’s growing offshore wind sector. Acknowledging the facility’s significance and being part of the Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP said: “The Port of Nigg is strategically important to the growth and success of the offshore wind sector. An investment of this nature sends a clear signal to investors that Scotland is open for business, and The Scottish Government and our partners stand ready to help unleash the enormous economic benefits of our offshore wind industry.” Recognised as a prime location for offshore wind manufacturing and assembly, Nigg has handled over 3.5GW of offshore wind assets - strengthening our leading role at the centre of the industry. Since acquiring Nigg in 2011, Global Energy Group has invested over £120 million to establish a world-class offshore wind superhub. Chairman Roy MacGregor added: “We welcome this significant investment from HIE and the Scottish Government, which reinforces their commitment to strengthening Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain. Nigg is strategically positioned to support Scotland’s future offshore wind projects, stimulating sustainable job creation and long-term economic prosperity for the Highlands.” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dYTq8JqE #OffshoreWind #PortExpansion #GreenFreeport Image Credit: Seagreen Wind Energy Ltd

The Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport legal support desk at the Powerhouse sounds like a great idea Laura Petrie !

Continuing our legal support desk drop-in with Brodies LLP this month. Open to all organisations and individuals with an interest in the Green Freeport, the legal team will be able to provide guidance on a wide range of commercial and personal issues. The drop-in sessions, which mirror successful initiatives elsewhere in the UK, will deliver on The PowerHouse’s aim of creating connections for service users and support those with an interest in the green freeport tap into opportunities it has created. The next session takes place later this week, and there’s no need to book an appointment in advance. Future sessions will take place on the penultimate Thursday of every month. Read more in our blog here: https://lnkd.in/epM7YvpA 📅 Thursday, 20th March ⏰ 10am – 3pm 📍 UHI House, Old Perth Road, Inverness

📣 Fantastic news today on a £10 million investment at Port of Nigg to support its drive to become a world class offshore wind superhub.   The investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise will create a new heavy-duty quayside and roll-on roll-off capability at the Inner East Quay.   The announcement comes hot on the heels of Port of Cromarty Firth securing £55 million from the Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme (FLOWMIS) to establish the UK’s first custom-built integration hub for floating offshore wind farm construction.   🗣️Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport Chief Executive Calum MacPherson said: “These are the types of investment that will help turn our vision of establishing a world-class hub for the renewables sector here in the Highlands into a reality.   “These two developments will provide the facilities that trigger further inward investment and benefits right across the supply chain. They will create significant jobs during the construction phases, but more than that, deliver long-term opportunities for skilled well-paid jobs.   “We’re delighted to welcome these two significant announcements. The green freeport is gaining momentum at an incredible rate, and we’re confident of even more positive news to come in the weeks and months ahead.” https://lnkd.in/eFUwacMS

Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport is proud to sponsor the "Primary Pupil of the Year" award for Highland Heroes and looks forward to hearing about the nominations and celebrating with everyone involved tomorrow evening. Good luck to all the nominations and have a lovely evening 🤩

We’re bringing our quarterly newsletter to LinkedIn! At an exciting time for Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, this is your go-to source for updates on our progress, plans and key developments.   In this edition, we’re featuring: ✅ A Q&A on the recent designation of Port of Nigg as a Customs Site ✅ An introduction to some of our newest team members, including Alison Wilson   As Calum MacPherson said, “With the eyes of the global renewables industry fixed firmly on our shores, I’m confident there will be more announcements of significant inward investment to come.”   Don’t miss out – subscribe now to be the first to hear.

Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport are currently hiring a Business Support Administrator to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in supporting the Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations at the heart of Scotland’s Green Freeport initiative. Location: UHI House, Inverness Salary: £25,397 per year Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am to 5pm (paid lunch break) The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative and executive support, managing diaries, handling enquiries, coordinating events, and organising travel and accommodation for the team. This role also involves engaging with stakeholders and supporting business operations. What’s on offer? A competitive benefits package, including 30 days’ annual leave with incremental increases, company sick pay, a life assurance scheme, a pension scheme, and corporate discounts. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a transformative green energy sector. Application deadline: Midnight, 23rd February 2025 For more details and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/e_9uifA5. For informal enquiries, please contact Kim Hunter at highlands@hrdept.co.uk.