Location: Fir Park Stadium, Motherwell ML1 2QN
Job Type: Part-time (15 hours per week)
Contract: An initial period of 12 months
Salary: £23,000 per annum pro rata
About the Role:
We are seeking a reliable and organised Development Officer to join our team. This role will involve the co-ordination and development of several programmes focusing on older members of our community. This will entail completing regular evaluation and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support, co-ordinate and devise high quality opportunities for older people to participate in regular, frequent, safe and fun activities, incorporating Motherwell memories, health, safe living and crafts.
- Increase participation amongst under-represented groups by adopting a targeted approach, ensuring effective integration, planning, management and delivery of the Community Trust's aims and values.
- Establish effective partnerships with key client groups at a local and national level
- Monitor and report to disseminate information concerning the programmes to all partners
- Operate a customer focused approach to the development and delivery of all Motherwell FC Community Trust programmes
- Work with local partners to maximise opportunities to promote wider health and wellbeing through MFC Community Trust programmes
- Deliver programmes to the client group and support volunteers in the delivery of programmes
Requirements:
- Experience of project management in the areas of education, sport, health or leisure
- Experience of partnership working with health, leisure and other pertinent staff
- Demonstrable experience of working with older people
- Excellent verbal, written and facilitation skills
- Ability to manage demands as well as flexibility to adapt to changing demands
- Ability to work with people who may experience isolation, lack confidence or experience communication difficulties
- A track record of being motivated, focused and organised
- Experience of developing positive relationships with people
- Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to monitor and evaluate funded programmes
- Ability to work to an agreed project plan
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to community@motherwellfc.co.uk with the subject line "Steelmen Senior Squad Development Officer Application.
Closing Date: Friday 23 January 2026 12pm