Voluntary
Location: Glasgow / remote
Role: Type: Voluntary
About the club:
Saltire Thistle Football Club is Glasgow’s LGBTQ+ inclusive football club, founded in 2010 to provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ people to play football, meet new people and be part of a community. Today, we bring together a diverse, mixed-ability membership and offer opportunities to get involved both on and off the pitch, from regular training and matches to social events, fundraising and community activity.
We are proud to be about more than football. We work with partners across the LGBTQ+ and wider community to promote inclusion and challenge discrimination in sport, while creating a club where everyone can feel welcome and involved.
Our 15th anniversary year in 2025 was a particular highlight. In addition to producing a podcast ‘The Saltire Thistle Story’ we were delighted to be recognised at the national Football v Homophobia Awards, winning both the Grassroots Clubs Award and the FvH Scotland Award in recognition of our commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and our impact within the community.
As we look towards the next chapter of the club, we are excited to build on that work, grow our membership (which totalled over 70 in season 25-26) and continue creating opportunities for people to get involved in football, regardless of experience or ability.
To find out more about the club check out our LinkTree which links to our website and social media pages.
The role
Joining the committee of Saltire Thistle Football Club, we are looking for an Inclusivity Officer to champion our LGBTQ+ inclusive values, strengthen our relationships with the wider community and help ensure inclusion remains at the heart of everything we do.
Build, develop and maintain partnerships with LGBTQ+ and like-minded organisations, including LEAP Sports and Football v Homophobia.
Coordinate awareness and inclusion initiatives, such as Football v Homophobia's Month of Action.
Keep the committee informed of relevant policy, legislative and sector developments that may impact the club as an LGBTQ+ inclusive football club.
Act as a visible and approachable point of contact for members to raise feedback, ideas or concerns relating to inclusion and equality.
Work with the wider committee to identify opportunities to maintain the club’s inclusive ethos whilst ensuring the experiences and voices of our diverse membership are reflected in the club's development.
We are looking for someone who
Has a genuine commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality, and understands the importance of creating safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces in sport, specifically football.
Is passionate about Saltire Thistle's purpose and values and is enthusiastic about championing what makes us unique as an LGBTQ+ inclusive football club.
Has an interest in, or experience of, LGBTQ+ inclusion, community work, equality, sport or related areas.
Is confident building and maintaining positive relationships with external organisations and community partners.
Is approachable, empathetic and willing to listen to the experiences and perspectives of our diverse membership.
Is organised, collaborative and willing to work with the wider committee to identify opportunities to strengthen inclusion and contribute to the continued development of the club.
Benefits
In this voluntary role, the post holder will gain:
The opportunity to contribute to initiatives which promote LGBTQ+ inclusion and challenge discrimination in football and wider society.
Experience of working as part of a dedicated committee and contributing to the club's future direction.
The opportunity to build relationships with members, sponsors, and partner organisations including fellow LGBTQ+ & wider inclusive sports clubs and charities, and funding bodies.
The chance to develop wider skills in partnership-building, communication, advocacy and project coordination.
The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and sustainability of an award-winning LGBTQ+ inclusive football club.
Additional information
As a member of the Saltire Thistle committee, you will also become a club member. All committee members are expected to hold club membership. Our membership options.
The committee meets monthly, either in person in Glasgow City Centre or online, usually on a weekday evening. Committee members are expected to attend these meetings and play an active role in the ongoing development of the club.
How to register interest in the role:
Please get in touch with us by email to saltirethistlefc@gmail.com to express interest in the role or if you have any questions, we’d love to hear from you.
Please let us know any relevant experience or you may wish to attach your CV. Queries or expressions of interest can be addressed to Chair Aaron McKenna.