Scottish Disability Sport (SDS)
Disability Sport Regional Manager
Central Scotland & East and West Dunbartonshire
37.5 hrs per week
3-year fixed term contract: 2025 – 2028 (with the possibility of an extension)
Salary Scale: £26,000 – £28,000 subject to experience.
We are the Scottish Governing Body for disability sport, working to ensure inclusion for people with disabilities in physical activity and sport. We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our small, friendly team as Disability Sport Regional Manager. The successful candidate will lead the implementation, coordination and monitoring of a strategic approach to sport for people with physical, sensory and learning disabilities across Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Stirling, East and West Dunbartonshire.
You will be responsible for developing new and existing sports structures to support individuals’ engagement, participation, and progress. You will partner with and support our Member Branches, local sports clubs, local authorities and leisure trusts, education, health and social care, Scottish Governing Bodies of sport, and other agencies to deliver inclusive opportunities and a coherent sports-specific pathway.
You will have proven experience in working in partnership, developing, implementing, and evaluating sports development plans and programmes, as well as knowledge of sports development pathways.
We offer a supportive and flexible working culture, continuous professional development opportunities and training, and the potential to attend national and international events.
Further information and applications
Closing date: Monday 13th January 2025, 12 noon
Interviews: Friday 24th January, Venue TBC