Join our team: Welfare Officer role to help us support clubs

Tuesday 26th August 2025

Welfare Officer

Responsible to: Head of Coaching Development and Welfare

Responsible for: Ensuring a safe and positive experience for all. Supporting Club Welfare Officers and staff in the implementation of safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing policies and procedures across athletics in Scotland.

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About Us

scottishathletics are the national governing body for athletics in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone in Scotland to have the opportunity to participate in athletics and running and to achieve their personal ambitions.

Our mission is to deliver an integrated, inclusive and adaptable model of athletics and running provision that inspires everyone in Scotland to enjoy the sport and experience personal success.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the work that scottishathletics leads, and the organisation works closely with all stakeholders in athletics across Scotland, to continue improving diversity and create an inclusive culture in the sport, and to be reflective of Scottish society.

About You

We are looking for a motivated, proactive Welfare Officer to support scottishathletics’ ambitions to ensure the delivery of safe and enjoyable athletics experiences for all.

A strong understanding of the role of safeguarding, welfare and well-being in sport along with a proven track record in managing concerns and investigations is vital for this role. A sound
understanding of the PVG legislation, the associated code of practice and the application process is also essential.

You will have an awareness of the vital role that Club Welfare Officers play in creating an environment where everyone can feel welcome, safe, valued, and included, whatever their background or role in the sport.

About the Role

scottishathletics believe that everyone who takes part in our sport has the right to be respected, valued, protected and to fulfil their potential in a safe, positive, fun and nurturing environment.

In this role, you will be joining the wider Coaching and Welfare team as one of two vital Welfare Officers. You will be instrumental in proactively prioritising the safeguarding, welfare, and well-being of every participant in our sport.

In addition to engaging with key partners and agencies in Scotland, in supporting the UK wide approach to Safeguarding in Athletics, you will work in close collaboration with the team at UK Athletics.

Place of Work

Hybrid working. The scottishathletics office is based at Laurie Liddell Clubhouse, 42 Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LL. scottishathletics also has an office within the Emirates Arena, 1000 London Road, Glasgow, G40 3HG.

Salary

The starting salary offered for the post will be £18,000. Annual pay awards will be made in accordance with the salary review procedures agreed by the scottishathletics Board of Directors.

Notice

This post carries a one month period to terminate employment after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

Application Process

Applicants should apply by submitting the application form, a covering letter (addressing how the applicant’s skills and expertise fit with the job role and person specification), and the equal opportunities form, to opportunities@scottishathletics.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 5 September 2025 with interviews taking place, in person, at the Emirates Arena (1000 London Road, Glasgow G40 3HG) on Thursday 11 September 2025.

Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date will not be considered.

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