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Aberdeen AAC Community Manager

Organisation: scottishathletics

Closing Date: 19 August 2026

Salary £11,191

16 hours per week

3 year Fixed Term

Aberdeen AAC Community Manager JobDescription 2026

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About Us

scottishathletics is 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.

Our strategy, Building a Culture of Success (2023-2027), captures the breadth of work that scottishathletics facilitates, from supporting performance athletes on the world stage to providing opportunities for people to participate in the sport within their local community. The member clubs play a crucial role in growing and developing the sport and, along with the volunteer workforce, they are integral to the sport’s future success.

Everyone in Scotland can participate in athletics and scottishathletics strives to continuously evolve to deliver on our vision for the sport.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for co-ordinating athletics activities and coaching. You are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, are well organised, can think creatively to overcome challenges, and is committed to inspiring young people to develop.

If you’re excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact to Aberdeen AAC and be a key part of the new club vision and strategy, we’d love to hear from you! 

About the Role

The postholder will be responsible for:

• Co-ordinating and organising a community athletics programme that leads to a growth in membership of Aberdeen AAC.
• Supporting Aberdeen AAC’s athlete pathway, club coaching structure and recruitment and retention of the coach workforce.
• Leading the coordination and delivery of community athletics in identified areas of Aberdeen focusing on communities with higher levels of poverty and low income and to maximise progression into the club.

Staff

scottishathletics employs 33 members of staff and 21 Club Together Officers.

Place of Work

The successful candidate will be based in various communities across Aberdeen City with the clubs main training base at Aberdeen Sports Village

Salary

The starting salary offered for the post will be £11,191. Annual pay awards will be made in accordance with the salary review procedures agreed by the scottishathletics Board of Directors.

Benefits

Enhanced statutory benefits

Hybrid working

Hours of work

The person appointed will be expected to work for 16 hours per-week. Due to the nature of the post, there will be a requirement to work in the evenings and occasionally at weekends. The organisation encourages a flexible working approach from all staff, consistent with meeting the needs of the business.

Pension

scottishathletics operates a qualifying group pension scheme for auto-enrolment purposes and will match the successful candidates’ contribution up to a maximum of 6% of salary, including the legal minimum contributions required.

Annual Leave and Public Holidays

The annual leave entitlement for this post is 25 days pro rata.  In addition, the public holiday entitlement is 10.5 days pro rata.

Probationary Period

All new members of staff will serve a three-month probationary period before their appointment is confirmed.

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 candidate specification), and the equal opportunities form, to opportunities@scottishathletics.org.uk.

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The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 19^th August 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 24^th August 2026 online.

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

scottishathletics is committed to equality of opportunity and treats all applicants fairly and consistently in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended).

Any offer of employment would be subject to proof of existing right to work in the UK, satisfactory criminal record/background check, and references.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, please email opportunities@scottishathletics.org.uk