Mountaineering Scotland has been working on behalf of hill walkers, climbers and ski tourers in Scotland for over 50 years. With more people than ever before exploring Scotland's mountains and indoor climbing venues, we are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and influential Access & Environment Officer with relevant skills and experience to join our team and take forward our priorities in this area.
- Hours: Full time (37 hr/week) fixed term contract until 31 March 2029
- Salary scale: £30,182 - £35,166 per annum depending on experience
- Location: Hybrid working (Perth/home) with min 2 days a week at Perth office
- Closing date: 10am Monday 4 August 2025
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Mountaineering Scotland's membership and club development targets, leading on membership engagement opportunities, and contributing to our communications content through a variety of media.
This is a new position which is entirely supported by sportscotland investment, with the specific aims of:
- Supporting the delivery of our membership strategy to grow individual and club membership and develop a diverse and inclusive community of members.
- Working closely with our network of affiliated clubs and club huts, supporting their development needs, and ability to engage and attract new members for continued growth.
- Playing a lead role in the implementation of the sportscotland 'Moving to Inclusion' initiative and coordination of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion network.
- Develop our presence in the mountaineering community through new and existing engagement opportunities and through the development of our membership offering.
Mountaineering Scotland is committed to being an employer that recognises and encourages equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion and respect in the workforce, with employment conditions and practices that ensure all staff and volunteers are treated equitably. We particularly welcome applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as women, people with disabilities (including hidden disabilities) and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities.
Role description and application details
Please completed the online application and equalities monitoring forms and submit your application by 10am Monday 4 August 2025.
Interviews will take place in person at the Mountaineering Scotland head office in Perth on Tuesday 12 August 2025.