£36,272.27 - £42,116.92
Location: Emirates Arena, 1000 London Rd, Glasgow, G40 3HG
Ref: GLA14688
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.
Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Sports Development Officer (Football) to join our Sport & Wellbeing team.
Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you're excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.
What you need to know
Hours: 35hrs per week.
Contract type: Permanent
Pay details: The listed salary is for a full-time role.
Location: City-wide, with your main base being at the Emirates Arena with excellent public transport links and free parking.
What you'll do
As a Sports Development Officer (Football), you'll be a part of the Sport and Wellbeing team, reporting to the Senior Sports Development Officer (Club Development). You'll play an essential role in Football Development. Your work will make a visible and lasting difference. This could be:
- Developing a strong, healthy, and sustainable football clubs.
- Supporting the development of coaches and volunteers.
- Collaborating with strategic partners, including the SFA.
- Assisting clubs in achieving and maintaining relevant accreditations.
Who you are
We're looking for someone with the right skills who brings energy to the role. If the following sounds like you, apply today!
We're looking for:
- UEFA C Licence (Youth/Adult and/or Children).
- Educated to degree level in a sport or community development-related discipline or possess equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Proven experience in football development, with a track record of delivering impactful programmes.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve targets and outcomes within football development initiatives.
- Experience in developing sport within third sector communities, with an understanding of grassroots engagement.
- Strong evidence of managing people and partnerships, including volunteers, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Experience of working collaboratively with football clubs, community organisations, and agencies such as the Scottish FA.
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the role.
To apply for this vacancy online please visit Sports Development Officer (Football) - GLA14688 | Glasgow Life | myjobscotland
Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 11th January 2026