The Shetland Amenity Trust is delighted to announce that after a thorough and independent recruitment process conducted by external consultants, Sandy Middleton has been appointed to the position of Head of Engagement.

Sandy will join the Trust from Shetland Islands Council where she has been Partnership officer for almost 2 years where she worked closely with a range of partners, communities and third sector bodies to produce Shetland’s Partnership Plan.   

Prior to this she spent over a decade working for a National Park Authority which has a similar remit to the Trust in conserving and enhancing both natural and cultural heritage for the benefit of all.  Latterly her role with the National Park Authority was as Head of Rural Development leading the economic and community development team responsible for tourism, visitor marketing and business and community engagement.

CEO, Mat Roberts, said “I would like to congratulate Sandy on her appointment and I look forward to working with her in the future.”