Welfare Officer

Organisation: scottishathletics

Closing Date: 5 September 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 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 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.
With a passion for working with others, you will have experience of working with a range of stakeholders and display excellent organisation, reporting and communication skills.
With a forward-thinking approach, you will bring self-discipline and enthusiasm to the role using your skills and experience to innovate and continuously evolve our offering of education and support in this fundamental area.

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. This will include the management of concerns and the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Staff
scottishathletics employs 34 members of staff and 24 Club Together Officers.
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.

Benefits
Enhanced statutory benefits
Hybrid working
Death in Service x 2

Hours of work
The person appointed will be expected to work for 22.5 hours per-week. Due to the nature of the post, there may be occasions where there is a requirement to work in the evening 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 at scottishathletics’ current rates.

Probationary Period
All new members of staff will serve a six-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 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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