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Dundee Hawkhill Harriers Club Development Officer

Organisation: scottishathletics

Closing Date: 7 October 2026

Salary £11,700

15 hours per week

3-year Fixed Term

Dundee HH CDO Job Description 2026

Dundee HH CDO Information for Applicants 2026

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.

Dundee Hawkhill Harriers is a well established and successful athletics club based in Dundee.  The club, a registered charity, boasts a club community of over 400 people developing a pathway for total beginners through to Olympians in an environment rooted in support and camaraderie.

About You

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Dundee Hawkhill Harriers for a Club Development Officer, a post which it is hoped will have a significant impact on the expansion and development of the club.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for business development and co-ordinating sporting activities.  You are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, are well organised, can turn a vision into reality, and are committed to serving the community.

If you are excited about the prospect of making a meaningful impact to Dundee Hawkhill Harriers and contributing to the club vision, we would be delighted to hear from you!

About the Role

The Club Development Officer will support Dundee Hawkhill Harriers in strengthening community

links, develop community initiatives, increase and retain volunteer workforce, and increase club membership.  The role is delivered in partnership with Dundee Hawkhill Harriers and scottishathletics, as part of the Club Together programme.  The post will be employed by scottishathletics.

Staff

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

Place of Work

The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid working arrangement.   The Club Development Officer will primarily be based within our clubrooms at the Ronnie McIntosh Athletics Stadium, Caird Park with the option for home working.  The Club Development Officer will engage with the Board of Trustees, club committee, coaching team, athletes, and parents regularly.  There is likely to be a requirement to attend various locations throughout Dundee to co-ordinate community Athletics programmes.

Salary

The starting salary offered for the post will be £11,700 per annum (£15 per hour). 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 15 hours per-week. Due to the nature of the post, there will be a requirement to occasionally 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.

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 Wednesday 7^th October 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 19^th October 2026 at the Ronnie McIntosh Athletics Stadium, Caird Park, Dundee.

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