National Development Manager: Scottish Clubsport

Are you an aspiring leader looking for a national opportunity to support local sport? Scottish ClubSport is looking for a National Development Manager on a fixed term contract until December 2026.

Scottish ClubSport (SCS) is a national partner of sportscotland and the national umbrella body for local ClubSport networks and Sports Councils across Scotland, representing a current network of 32 with a combined total of over 2,000 community sport clubs and organisations, 250,000 individuals, from more than 65+ sports.

Scottish ClubSport celebrates it`s 50th anniversary in 2028.

SCS aims to support members to be the strongest organisations they can be by delivering our 3 key pillars: Connect, Develop, Champion.

SCS is a values driven organisation. We aim to be supportive, inclusive and collaborative.

Being involved with Scottish ClubSport means;

  • Being part of Scotland`s largest network of local Sports Councils & ClubSport networks
  • Supporting local sport
  • Supporting volunteers

As a staff member, you have access to;

  • 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays and public holidays)
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • A network of local and national partners and members
  • Regular updates from our local networks and partner organisations
  • FREE training, webinars and networking events (including sportscotland SGB Learning & Development Programme)
  • Resources, toolkits and case studies via Actify portal and sportscotland support

Scottish ClubSport:

  • Represents members in key strategic networks i.e Cross Party Group for Sport, SGB Chairs Forum, LGBTI+ Sports Committee, SSA Leaders Forum, sportscotland forums
  • Encourages more organisations to connect with our work to allow for greater access and connectivity to other sporting organisations across Scotland and increase club membership locally
  • Champions for the importance of Community and Club Sport to national and local leaders

Deadline for applications: Thursday 29th May 2025 at midday.

Interviews will take place on 5th and 6th of June.

For more information, visit our website. If you have any questions or would like an informal conversation about the role and organisation, please contact Gary Grieve, National Development Manager – 07528 719350. 

Date published: 15 May 2025
Date updated: 15 May 2025

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