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Musselburgh and District AC Club Development Officer

Organisation: scottishathletics

Closing Date: 2 October 2026

Salary £9,360

(12 hours per week)

(Three-year Fixed Term)

Musselburgh and District Job description and personal spec

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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

You are someone who has active involvement in a community sports club and understands their governance and ethos. You are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, are well organised with administrative experience, including knowledge of MS Office 365. You can think creatively to overcome challenges and have a positive forward-looking outlook in regards to the overall development and promotion of the club.  This role will involve outreach to communities underrepresented in athletics as well as supporting our current athletes, volunteers and coaches, so you are confident and a good communicator with a range of audiences. You are passionate about inclusivity and equality in sport.

About the Role

Musselburgh & District Athletic Club (MDAC) is a well-regarded club covering East Lothian and the east of Edinburgh, with clear objectives for future development.    In 2026, the Club celebrates its seventieth year.  MDAC has a strong core of athletes, recreational runners, coaches, jog leaders and volunteers.  The Club wishes to build on these foundations and intends to grow and develop athletics in our local area, reaching out to underrepresented demographics and making us a Club that truly represents the whole community.

The Club Development Officer will strengthen the Club, focusing on increasing diversity and participation by:

• Ensuring our governance is of the highest quality.
• Ensuring our Club Development Plan is developed and implemented.
• Ensuring our marketing is targeted at the groups we want to engage and of high quality.
• Explore the strengthening of club pathways with the aim of keeping more people in the sport.
• Support the existing volunteers to ensure they are motivated and recruit new volunteers.
• Linking with other local community organisations to promote and increase membership of MDAC.
• Reaching out into the community to attract under-represented areas of society into the club, for example, people in SIMD bands 1-3 and from refugee and minority ethnic groups.
• Supporting the club’s fundraising activities including increased membership, corporate sponsorship and new grants.
• Supporting the Club in appropriate responsibilities linked to the role as set out by the Board of Trustees.

Staff

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

Place of Work

Hybrid working. The main Club base will be at Fisherrow Yacht Club, 97 New Street, Musselburgh, EH21 6DG. The club operates from additional training bases within the Musselburgh and surrounding area.

Salary

The starting salary offered for the post will be £9,360. 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 12 hours per-week. Due to the nature of the post, there will be a requirement to work in the evenings and 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.

Travel and Subsistence

The post holder may occasionally be required to travel to meetings within Scotland and occasionally in the UK. Travel and subsistence will be reimbursed by the Club at its current rates for any journeys made outside of the EH21 postcode.

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 Friday 2^nd October 26 with interviews taking place on Monday 19^th October 26.

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