Regional Development Officer vacancy-Scottish Orienteering

Regional Development Officer vacancy

The Scottish Orienteering Association is seeking to appoint a highly motivated person as a Regional Development Officer who is able to work both independently and in collaboration with clubs in the Grampian region.
Salary: £18000 - £20000, depending on experience
Duration: 2 Years

The position will focus on working with, and building on the success of, the three local clubs – Grampian Orienteering Club based in Aberdeen City, Mar Orienteering Club based in Aberdeenshire, and Moravian Orienteering Club based in Morayshire – to develop the sport of orienteering in Grampian Region through a series of development projects of mutual benefit to the local community and the clubs, with the ultimate objective of increasing participation in the sport and club membership.

Further information on this post, including details on how to apply, can be downloaded from below. The Closing Date for applications is 12th February 2012. Letters of reference will be sought from two referees for those applicants invited to interview. It is expected that interviews will be held within approximately two weeks after the closing date for applications, probably in Aviemore or Aberdeen.

The Scottish Orienteering Association is an equal opportunities employer and aims to provide a discrimination-free working environment. We are committed to an action plan and policy in line with the Equality Act 2010, which ensures that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of a protected characteristic.