Attracting Skills and Top Talent in the North Highlands
Live North helps professionals reconnect with their roots and thrive in Scotland’s North Highlands, while supporting businesses with skills and talent attraction.
Ryan Maclean, Trust Manager at Scrabster Harbour, shares his story of returning to Caithness, finding career opportunities and settling back into a welcoming community that always felt like home.
How Live North Supports Career Growth, Ryan Maclean’s Journey Home to Caithness
When I first considered applying for the role of Trust Manager at Scrabster Harbour, I knew it wouldn’t be a walk in the park. After all, this is one of Scotland’s most strategic ports, responsible for everything from energy projects to cruise ships, and it’s a vital hub for the local economy. It’s the kind of rare opportunity you don’t just stumble into—you need a bit of help finding the right match.
Enter Live North
Let’s face it: job hunting is daunting, and executive-level recruitment is on another level. But from our very first conversation, the Live North team had a way of making it all seem manageable. They didn’t just fire off a job spec and tell me to update my CV. Instead, they got to know me, my experience, and my ambitions, then showed me why Scrabster and I might just be the right fit.
It was a bit like having a personal career coach and cheerleader rolled into one. Every step of the way, Live North were there with advice, insights, and a knack for making the process feel less like an interview marathon and more like an exciting opportunity to showcase what I could bring to the table.
Okay, maybe not stress-free—this was a big career move, after all—but Live North helped make it as smooth as it could possibly be. From preparing for interviews to helping me understand the trust’s goals, they ensured I had everything I needed to step into those meetings feeling confident and ready.
Live North’s ability to see the bigger picture was invaluable. It wasn’t just about matching skills to a job description. It was about aligning values, ambitions, and long-term potential. That level of care and insight made all the difference.
Building Long-Term Relationships with Employers and Candidates
For employers in the North Highlands, let me save you some time: if you’re looking for talent, Live North is your first port of call (excuse the pun!).
Live North offers North Highlands recruitment solutions designed to attract skilled professionals who fit your business culture. They get that recruitment isn’t just about filling a position. It’s about building relationships, understanding your business, and finding someone who can hit the ground running. Trust me, you’ll be in very capable hands.
Now, as the new Trust Manager for Scrabster Harbour, I’m excited to dive into the work ahead, whether that’s helping support renewable energy projects, welcoming more vessels, or working with the fantastic team at the port to keep things moving forward.
A huge thank you to Lindsay and the team at Live North for making what could have been a daunting process feel like a great adventure. If you’re an employer, don’t wait, give Live North a call. And if you’re a candidate, who knows? You might just find yourself landing the job of your dreams.
Learn How Live North Can Help Your Business Thrive
From building business connections to embracing local culture, Live North helps people find careers opportunities in the North Highlands. Our Candidate Matching Service connects local employers with individuals who want to live and work in the region. Whether they’re moving up, moving back, or simply ready for a change, we’ll help you find the right fit for your team.
Live North is the North Highlands’ dedicated talent attraction service, led by the North Highland Chamber of Commerce. We support businesses to attract, welcome, and retain talent while showcasing the lifestyle, community, and opportunities that make the North Highlands so special.
Get in touch with the Live North team to find out more about how we can help your business with recruitment.
