Scottish Student Sport (SSS) seeks an outstanding individual to join the staff team.
Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and the SSS development team, the successful candidate will manage and co-ordinate SSS’ sports development work, with particular emphasis on member engagement, promoting best practice and knowledge transfer, and developing key partnerships with internal and external groups. The Head of Development will have delegated responsibility for specified areas of the SSS work and will be responsible for the management of SSS’ development staff (3) across Sport & Active Health, Learning & People and Inclusion & Culture.
About SSS
SSS is a members’ organisation for colleges and universities across Scotland, providing students with sport and active health opportunities. SSS is at the heart of a network of over 600 clubs and approximately 45,000 participants. It delivers organised sports competitions, provides a range of sports development services and champions the role of sport and active health at the heart of the student experience.
SSS is supported by sportscotland, SFC and BUCS. Further information is available on the SSS website. SSS works for all the universities and colleges in Scotland as an independent organisation, but is hosted by the University of Edinburgh.
The Role
The Head of Development is a key member of the SSS senior staff team, with Development aspects of the SSS Strategic Plan- working with members, volunteers and partners to build capacity and improve the quality of provision within student sport. The successful candidate will line manage SSS’ three development staff and report to the C.O.O.
The post requires a demonstrable track record in sports development and project management and proven, successful line management experience.
Equality
Scottish Student Sport is committed to reducing barriers to sport and physical activity for students across Scotland. We welcome applications from all communities, including from trans people and people with variations in sex characteristics, from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people, and from disabled people who are currently under-represented in our staff team.
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Application procedure
The closing date for applications is 22nd September 2024. All applications must be made online via the University of Edinburgh job site (linked at the bottom)
For further info, please contact: Stew Fowlie – COO 07903 891 497stew@scottishstudentsport.com
Interviews & start date
Interviews will take place at the SSS Office, Third Floor, 48 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ on 1st October 2024 with candidates being notified of shortlisting by 25th September. The post will ideally commence in November 2024.
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