Organisation: scottishathletics
Closing Date: 08 January 2026
Salary: £24,242
(37 hours per week)
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 clubsplay 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, organised and detail-focused administrator to provide high-quality support across scottishathletics’ competition, licensing, officials’ education and course measurement functions. You will have strong administrative skills, with proven experience in managing processes, maintaining accurate records and coordinating effectively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners. You will also be confident using a range of systems and digital tools, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and ensure information is communicated clearly and efficiently. You will bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to your work, seeking ways to streamline processes and uphold high standards of accuracy and consistency. With excellent attention to detail and a collaborative mindset, you will contribute to the smooth delivery of competitions and administrative services, helping to ensure a professional and well-organised experience for all involved.
About the Role
The Competitions Administrator plays a central role in ensuring the effective delivery of scottishathletics’ competitions, licensing, officials’ education and course measurement functions, all of which are vital to the smooth operation of the sport across Scotland. Working closely with colleagues, event organisers and volunteers, the postholder will oversee key administrative processes, maintain accurate records and communications, and support the systems that underpin competitions and officiating. While primarily office-based, the role occasionally supports on-site events and contributes to the continuous improvement of administrative procedures, helping to ensure that athletes, officials and partners experience a well-organised, professional and reliable service.
Further information and applications
The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 8th January 2026