Employer: Broxburn United Sports Club
Hours: 35hrs
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Contract: Full Time (Fixed Term- 3 Years) Flexible Working Required.
The opportunity
Broxburn United Sports Club is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, innovative and community-focused Senior Football Development Officer to help shape and grow our football programmes and pathway. This is an exciting opportunity to work with member clubs, schools, and other partners
The successful candidate will be at the heart of developing a clear pathway creating a connected football environment that gives more young people the opportunity to participate in football whilst ensuring progression and retention for everyone.
Recruitment Pack
Please see below a link to our Recruitment Pack which gives further information about BUSC and the role.
BUSC Senior Football Development Officer Recruitment Pack
The Role
The Senior Football Development Officer will lead and coordinate BUSC's football development activity, working closely with colleagues, member clubs, schools, coaches, volunteers, players, parents and community partners. The role will focus on key areas including:
Key Aspects of the Role
Developing a 3 year BUSC Football Development Plan
Developing and coordinating school football opportunities.
Working with Partner Schools, BUSC member clubs, The Scottish Football Association, Active West Lothian and Active Schools
Increasing participation in football across the schools.
Prioritising a strong focus on developing girls and women's football
Supporting curricular, extracurricular football programmes
Supporting school teams, festivals and competitions.
Driving school participation into extended participation at Albyn Park through BUSC and member club programmes and teams
Supporting and mentoring young people who wish to coach, officiate and volunteer in football
Club and Player Development
Work with BUSC schools, Broxburn Athletic Colts and Broxburn Athletic Football Club to strengthen the local player pathway. You will:
Improve school-to-club transition. Drive participation at schools to participation at Albyn Park
Work with member clubs to develop sustainable age-group teams.
Support player development and progression in tandem with member clubs
Help improve participation opportunities and fulfilment for all levels of ability
Drive opportunities in para football
Develop programmes and opportunities to support players with potential in tandem with member clubs.
Help retain players through key transition points.
Develop opportunities for young people who may or may not initially engage with traditional club football. Coaching, Volunteering, Officiating, social Media/Marketing, Event Management etc
Girl's & Women's Football
Help establish a strong and sustainable pathway for girls and women. You will:
Increase girls' participation in schools and BUSC/member clubs
Develop appropriate training/competitive opportunities with partners/member clubs
Encourage female coaches, volunteers and young leaders.
Support girls progressing into local, regional and performance pathways.
Promote positive female football role models within the community.
Community and Workforce Development
Build the people and partnerships needed to grow and sustain football in our region. You will:
Develop strong relationships with local schools, member clubs, BUSC partners and community organisations.
Support coach and volunteer development.
Continually enhance the quality of our football coaching structure
Encourage young people into coaching, refereeing, leadership and other opportunities that support their development and association with BUSC
Organise football festivals, football camps, open days, development days and other community events..
Use participation information to identify opportunities and measure impact.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about football and developing people.
Comfortable managing a team of coaches and working with colleagues and partners to optimise BUSC football.
Comfortable working with children and young people.
Able to build strong relationships with schools, member clubs and community organisations.
Confident in communicating with players, parents, teachers, coaches and volunteers.
Organised and able to work independently on various projects while contributing to a wider team.
Committed to creating positive, inclusive and enjoyable football environments.
Able to prioritise workload and ability to delegate effectively
Prioritises and understands the importance of Wellbeing and Protection and Health and Safety
Experience of budget management.
Maturity to act calmly under pressure and understands the importance of building respectful working relationships
Can act as a role model and ambasador for BUSC. Will at all times look to be solution focused and represent BUSC internally and externally with the utmost professionalism.
Experience We Would Value
We would welcome applications from people with the following
Football coaching or development experience
Have or working towards a UEFA "C" coaching qualification
Have or working towards a Scottish FA Coach Education & Developer Award (CEDA)
Experience and proven track record in one or all of the following (Community Sport/Club development./Player development).
Experience of leading a team and Line Managing staff.
A full driving licence is required for the role.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to take a lead role in developing football for a well respected Community Sporting Club
Broxburn United Sports Club and its associated member clubs has a proud history, a strong club infrastructure and a passionate football, sporting community.
The next stage is to connect these strengths and provide further inclusive opportunities that promote and establish a sustainable football pathway for the next generation and beyond.
For Further Information or an Informal Discussion:
Contact: Gareth Mckenna
Email: gareth.mckenna@busc.org.uk
To Apply
Please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role to:
Email: gareth.mckenna@busc.org.uk
Closing Date: Friday 26th October 2026 at 6pm
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 30th October 2026
A PVG will need to be acquired before starting the role