JOB TITLE:                Club Development Officer (Edinburgh RC)

CONTRACT:              Part-time, 15 hours per week, 2 years fixed term

SALARY:                    £11.50/hour

REPORTS TO:         Partnership Management Group

CLOSING DATE:       Sunday 4th December at 2355, Interviews TBC 

Scottish Cycling is the National Governing Body for cycle sport in Scotland. We are the voice of our sport and the largest cycling membership organisation in Scotland, representing the aspirations of our community.

Our strategy, Developing a Nation of Cyclists, details our mission, vision and values and outlines how we will deliver activities across our four strategic themes of Lead, Grow, Support and Partner.  Working across six different disciplines of cycling, we are committed to developing a nation of cyclists, maximising participation for all and delivering international success.

Edinburgh Road Club is one of Scotland’s largest cycling clubs, with sections covering a broad range of cycling disciplines, including a well established Youth Section.  Please see https://edinburghrc.co.uk/about for more information.

The club and Scottish Cycling are working in partnership with the principal aim of developing strong club structures to ensure the sustainable and well-planned growth of both the membership of the club and the volunteer team which underpins it.

Through the new Scottish Cycling Accelerate and Activate Direct Club Investment programme, Scottish Cycling and the club are investing in a 2 year post – Club Development Office

Job Purpose

This new role is intended to be central to the development of the club. They will lead the development of the volunteer workforce and support the club to further build its capacity for new members.

Key Role Responsibilities

The Club Development Officer will be principally responsible for:

• Identifying ways to sustainably grow the membership of the club with focus on growth numbers and enhancing diversity
• Volunteer recruitment and development
• Coach recruitment and Development
• Support the development of event volunteers to increase clubs contribution to the annual calendar of events delivered
• Report to the Youth Convenor position for day-to-day guidance and provide support when required
• Growth and maintenance of relationships with local authorities and strategic partners

The Club Development Officer will work to a work plan which will be agreed by the Partnership Management Group. They will be required to provide bi-monthly updates and submit an annual report to all project partners. The Club Development Officer  may also be asked to present their work at Scottish Cycling Club Development meetings and conferences to share learnings from the role.

Other Information

The post is part-time 15 hours per week although there will be an expectation to work flexibly to meet the needs of the club. The nature of the club is that meetings and events happen at weekends and evenings.

Recruitment Process

Scottish Cycling is committed to selecting staff solely based on their ability to do the job for which they are being recruited and welcomes application from all sections of the community. An interest in cycling, whilst desirable, is not necessary.

For an informal discussion, please contact Isobel Harris (Isobel.c.harris@gmail.com) or Jamie Taylor (Jamie.taylor@scottishcycling.org.uk)

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Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@scottishcycling.org.uk