Disability Inclusion Officer: basketballscotland

basketballscotland is looking for a passionate and proactive individual to lead our work in making basketball more inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities across Scotland. This role will focus on breaking down barriers to participation: supporting the growth of wheelchair basketball; engaging directly with people with disabilities and their families; and, helping shape environments where everyone can belong and thrive.

You’ll be someone who’s not afraid to challenge the status quo, especially when it comes to creating equity and inclusion. You’ll take responsibility for driving change, work closely with others to co-design better solutions, and always look for ways to improve, with a particular focus on people with physical, learning and sensory disabilities. Most of all, you’ll believe in the power of sport to bring people together, working with courage, compassion and purpose to help make that a reality.

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000

Location: Flexible, but with the expectation to be in Head Office (Corstorphine, Edinburgh) on a Thursday

Reports to: Social Impact Lead

Hours: We are open to Full-time or part-time. Core hours are 10:00 – 15:00 with flexibility regarding when you complete the rest of your hours, subject to line manager agreement

Key Responsibilities

  •         Drive Inclusive Participation Across Basketball
  •         Support and Grow Wheelchair Basketball in Scotland, from Participation to Performance
  •         Represent, Listen and Learn from People with Disabilities

Further information and applications

Closing date and time: August 25th 2025 at 12:00

Date published: 24 July 2025
Date updated: 24 July 2025

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