We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for a Branch Coordinator for our forward-thinking, inclusive and values-driven charity.
Salary: £33,000 per annum (£25,080 pro rata) & 5.5% pension contribution
Hours: 30 hours per week (22.5 – 30.00 by negotiation)
Contract type: Initial 12-month fixed term Hybrid working – Locations across Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling
Job Application Deadline: Sunday 18th October Interviews: Monday 26th October
Please provide a detailed covering letter outlining your skills, qualities, experiences and suitability, along with an up-to-date CV with 2 suitable references.
Applicants should email Forbes Maginnis (Chairperson) or Kerry Wood (Vice Chairperson) for more information or informal discussion. Chairperson@fvds.org.uk or ViceChair@fvds.org.uk
About Forth Valley Disability Sport
Forth Valley Disability Sport (FVDS) is a dynamic, inclusive organisation dedicated to empowering people with disabilities across Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirling through sport and physical activity.
Our new vision, ‘Enhancing life chances for people with a disability across Forth Valley through sport and physical activity’ drives everything we do. We are proud to champion #TeamFVDS values that reflect our passion and purpose: Inclusion, Nurture, Support, Progressive Thinking, Integrity, Respect, and Equity.
FVDS is building a future where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive, compete, and connect through sport. Together, we’re breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for all to shine.
Forth Valley Disability Sport in summary
FVDS is committed to creating inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities across Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirling local authority areas.
Vision: Enhancing life chances for people with a disability through sport and physical activity.
Mission: To lead, support, and connect individuals and communities, ensuring accessible, high-quality sporting opportunities for all.
Values: Inclusion, Nurture, Support, Progressive Thinking, Integrity, Respect, and Equity.
FVDS empowers individuals to achieve their potential, promotes equality, and builds stronger, healthier communities through the power of sport.
Job Purpose
The Coordinator at Forth Valley Disability Sport plays a pivotal leadership role in the strategic design, implementation, and continuous evaluation of inclusive sport and physical activity programmes across Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirling.
Central to the role is the coordination, development, and delivery of a wide range of high-quality initiatives that are responsive to the needs of children, young people, and adults with physical, learning, or sensory disabilities.
The Coordinator works collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to ensure programmes are inclusive, sustainable, and aligned with FVDS’s vision of enhancing life chances through sport. Ongoing impact measurement and evidence-based improvements are key to driving innovation and demonstrating the value of this work across the Forth Valley area.
Key Responsibilities – High level overview
Coordinate, monitor and deliver the Forth Valley Disability Sport (FVDS) programmes in physical activity and sport for all children, young people and adults with physical, learning and sensory disabilities
Manage, coordinate and deliver the Annual FVDS Calendar of Events and Holiday provision, alongside team management for National events.
Project management of events (Charity Evenings, Fundraisers and our Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony) to ensure appropriate celebrations of success
Influence, develop and support partnership working across key areas such as FVDS volunteers and youth committee, Scottish Disability Sport, sports-specific Scottish Governing Bodies (SGBs), Sport Scotland, Active Schools, Sports Development and Community Sports Hubs, NHS and Educational Establishments and local authority Support Provisions
Influence inclusion through support and challenge of Third Sector, Local Authority and associated Educational Establishments, community groups and wider organisations in physical activity and sport for FVDS community.
Manage and deliver the FVDS Lottery-Funded ‘Stepping Out’ project including but not exhaustively; Inclusive Cycling programmes, Fun Fitness and Multisports
Support the administration of the Forth Valley Disability Sport Grant aid scheme in consultation with Treasurer and Chairperson Support the Forth Valley Disability Sport Branch Leadership Team (BLT), and Board of Advisors (Committee), specifically with administration, ongoing operational leadership and management including any additional tasks as directed by the BLT
The Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting FVDS funding applications their funding applications and fundraising efforts in accordance with OSCR guidelines and procedures – specifically around evidence of impact, strategic direction, signposting to funding opportunities and being part of the team who complete funding applications (including sourcing potential funding opportunities)
Support Scottish Disability Sport as a partnership Branch including membership of Professional Officers’ Group and others as directed.
Ensure high quality, consistent and high impact Social Media Campaign - Manage and promote FVDS programmes and services across social media platforms and the FVDS website
To Administer FVDS PVG scheme for BLT, Committee and volunteers in consultation with Safeguarding Officer
To identify and promote Government schemes which are designed to benefit young people (Advocacy Role)
To ensure the general safety of all FVDS Service users and associated stakeholders (including public) by implementing robust Health and Safety Guidance
Operational Management of FVDS internally appointed staff in liaison with BLT
Any other duties as may be considered appropriate for this post and in line with needs of the organisation.
Knowledge, skills and Experience
Interpersonal skills. Our Values #INSPIRE and we expect the same of an FVDS Coordinator. Inclusion, Integrity, Care and an unconditional positive regard are non-negotiable. FVDS believe in people, and our coordinator must embody these values.
Relevant qualifications; desirable to Degree level or equivalent experience working within Disability and/ or Equality sectors
Experience of managing, coordinating or delivery of physical activity and sport programmes and or events
Passionate about disability sport and experience working with children, young people and adults with a disability.
We are a Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Teams platform organisation – we require a high level of ICT abilities and being able to manage devices for the BLT is critical
Knowledge of disability sport, pathways and partnerships locally, regionally and nationally
Exceptional organisational, planning and administrational skills
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated - can work on own initiative as well as part of a team
Full driving licence and access to own vehicle