Badminton Scotland Vacancy: Regional Development Officer (RDO) X3

Badminton Scotland Vacancy: Regional Development Officer (RDO) X3

Locations:

  • Dumfries & Galloway
  • North East – Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
  • Glasgow & West

It is an exciting time to get involved in Badminton with lots of activity going on.  Our ambition is to be the biggest participation sport in the country, bringing people and communities together through Badminton.  We are on an exciting journey to show that Badminton is a diverse sport for everyone and can be enjoyed at all levels from social and recreational play all the way through to performance.

Badminton Scotland are the national governing body for Badminton in Scotland.  Our role is to increase participation, develop and support clubs plus accelerate the growth of the sport across the country.  We are looking for the right people to join our committed Team of Regional Development Officers.

The Regional Development Officers have a key role to play, working with partners and other organisations across the area to contribute to the overall Badminton Scotland strategy and deliver key activities to support this including:

  • Work with key partners and organisations to develop and promote Badminton.
  • Work with clubs to provide support and to grow their membership.
  • Develop the coaching and volunteer workforce.
  • Organise coach education courses.
  • Develop pathways from school to club to performance.
  • Support the organisation and delivery of local events.

Additionally, the RDO has a key role to play, working with colleagues and partners to support the promotion and encourage our members, and others, to engage with the opportunities available on the coach education pathway, competitions and further participation.

If you want to be part of a dynamic energetic Team and are passionate about developing sport, clubs, competitions and people, then this is the job for you.

View the job description for our RDO vacancies here.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter explaining how your skills and experience are best suited to enhance the Regional Development Officer Team and provide some examples of how you have developed sport or clubs within a specific setting.  Once complete, email your CV and letter to nicky@badmintonscotland.org.uk.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities to ensure that Badminton Scotland represents everyone involved in our sport. We are a governing body that values equality, diversity, and inclusion and have a culture of providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Salary range is currently £24,544 to £29,702 dependant on relevant experience, with a generous annual leave entitlement, paid sick leave and access to a contributory pension scheme.

Deadline for applications is Sunday 28 May 2023.  If you would like to discuss the position further, please contact Nicky Waterson, Head of Engagement at nicky@badmintonscotland.org.uk or 07398121009.