Looking for an Administrator role with a difference working in sport?

We are recruiting a Full Time Administrator who will support activities across RYA Scotland and will complement the other three members of the Administration Support Services Team.

This is not your standard Administrator role. The Administration Support Services Team provide a wide range of crucial administration and support services so that the organisation can develop sailing and boating opportunities in Scotland. We are looking for a proven multitasker with the ability to be flexible and cope with a busy and varied workload. You’ll be a problem solver who enjoys finding innovative solutions and working as part of busy team.

Therefore, we are looking for an individual who has:

• Extensive experience in similar roles with excellent organisational and administration skills.

• Excellent keyboard skills and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular Teams, Sharepoint, Excel and Word.

• Excellent numerical and literacy skills to undertake wide range of tasks and ability to produce accurate work and work on own initiative.

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing deadlines.

• A friendly, helpful and approachable manner when dealing with enquiries from members, clubs, volunteers and stakeholders.

• An ability to work as part of team.

Benefits package includes the following:

• 26 days annual leave per year, 9 bank holidays, 3 privilege days leave granted between Christmas & New Year

• 2 x Volunteer days (paid) per year

• Pension scheme

• Cycle2Work Scheme

• Free RYA Membership

• Access to Discounts Scheme portal

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Life Insurance cover equivalent to 4x salary

• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

• Company sick pay

Our East of Scotland region takes us from the beauty of the Scottish Borders to scenic Aberdeen and back to the glory of Stirling and Perth. There are numerous lovely places and coastlines to explore and enjoy, along with areas of Natural Beauty and numerous inland lochs and waterways. The people are friendly and welcoming, and supportive of one another.

Does this sound like a place you would like to work? Are you interested in supporting the development of the People, Places and Communities who can benefit from safe and inspiring boating activities in the East of Scotland?

Why? So What? - These are the challenges that RYA Scotland is asking in our approach to supporting boating. We are thinking outside the traditional 'sporting' box and it's an amazing, trail blazing journey – so would you like to join us?

The role of the Regional Development Officer (East) offers an exciting opportunity to get involved!

Royal Yachting Association Scotland (RYA Scotland) is recruiting for a Regional Development Officer for the East that will help us to continue to grow our reach and support for clubs, centres and communities from the Scottish Borders, all the way up the East coast to Aberdeenshire and back down to Perthshire, Stirlingshire and the Lothians, to enable them to thrive and become as sustainable as they can be.

This is a great time to join our forward-thinking organisation as our strategic plan is just moving into its second year and we have a number of new staff who have joined or will be with us soon. We are continuing to develop the more regional approach to our delivery and build on the conversations of how boating can develop life-skills and grow the opportunities for anyone to access boating, a sport and pastime that is available for life.

As a member of the Participation and Development Team, the RDO will be responsible for leading the delivery of a strong and vibrant East regional work plan reflecting both the RYA Scotland Strategic Plan and the needs of the local and East communities.

Therefore, we are looking for an exceptional individual to add to our team, who is:

· Enthusiastic, has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and has a track record of working collaboratively within a team.

· Has experience of working with a variety of partners using sport & physical activity to create impact and bring about positive changes for clubs, communities, and people.

· Creative and curious to explore new ideas to be more effective and have a bigger impact on individuals, clubs, centres, and communities.

· Passionate about developing partnerships, people, and places.

· Self-motivated and able to prioritise tasks.

The RDO role will work directly with clubs, centres, organisations, and other local partners, taking the time to understand their challenges and work with them to build creative solutions that address their needs. The role will continue to connect both the boating and the local community, share information and support affiliated organisations in their plans.

There are exciting opportunities to support local organisations to develop vibrant, engaging activity that makes a positive impact across the East of Scotland and beyond.

For this role there is considerable travel across the region as well as travel throughout Scotland and occasional travel to wider UK locations. Consequently, a full clean UK driving licence and access to a car are essential as is the availability to work flexibly including regular evenings and weekends throughout the year. The successful candidate will also be required to undertake a PVG check upon offer of the role, as this position involves regular contact with children and/or adults at risk.

RYA Scotland is committed to equality of opportunity.

We are passionate about equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all.

We are proud to be the first and only Sport Governing Body in Scotland to hold the LGBT Youth Scotland Foundations Charter and to have been the first in Scotland to achieve the Sport Councils Advanced Equality Standard. We have a focus on engaging women in sailing, disability is no barrier to participation, and we are actively changing to include young people in our decision making so when we say we welcome applications from all – we really mean it!

RYA Scotland is one of the foremost Sport Governing Bodies in Scotland. We protect and promote the interests of the 76,000 strong boating community and the 18,300 people in 269 RYA Affiliated Clubs, Class Associations and Training Centres across Scotland.

For more information about this role, please have a look at the job description and person specification or please contact the Development Manager – Liza Linton – should you have any specific questions on the role: – Liza Linton liza.linton@ryascotland.org.uk

RYA Scotland seeks to expand board directors with new roles.

RYA Scotland is one of the foremost volunteer-led Sport Governing Bodies in Scotland. We protect and promote the interests of Scotland’s boating community and the people across 165 RYA Affiliated Clubs, Class Associations and Training Centres across Scotland.

Our mission is to foster sustainable and inclusive people, places and communities who are empowered to develop themselves, support others, celebrate successes and share the enjoyment of boating in Scotland.

We deliver on our mission by focusing on people, places, communities, partnerships, and communication. Our activity is split into Performance, Participation and Development, Coaching and Training, Communications and Administration and Leadership.

Our strategy, People Places and Communities, 2022-2025provides much more detail on how we bring this work to life and can also be found on the About Us section of our website.

Royal Yachting Association Scotland (RYA Scotland) is seeking to expand our board and appoint up to six new non-executive Directors, including:

· Youth (U25) Director

· Coaching and Training Director

· Participation and Development Director

· Sustainability Director

· Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Director

· Senior Independent Director

RYA Scotland is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion. We value very highly the benefits of having different points of view and experiences on our Board. Accordingly, we hope to receive applications from a wide range of talented people irrespective of their sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or philosophical belief, marital or partnership relationship or pregnancy or maternity status or caring responsibilities.

The Royal Yachting Association Scotland (RYA Scotland) team is recruiting! We are recruiting an Administrator who will support activities across RYA Scotland.

This role will complement the other members of the Administration Support Services Team.

Therefore, we are looking for an individual who has:

• Proven experience in a similar role with excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Excellent keyboard skills and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular Excel, Word and databases.
• Excellent numerical and literacy skills to undertake wide range of tasks and ability to produce accurate work.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing deadlines.
• A friendly, helpful and approachable manner when dealing with enquiries from members, clubs, volunteers and stakeholders.
• An ability to work as part of team.

Are you interested in supporting the development of People, Places and Communities within Boating in Scotland?

We have an exciting vacancy which will give you a chance to get involved!

Regional Development Officer (North)

The Royal Yachting Association Scotland (RYA Scotland) team is recruiting for a Regional Development Officer for the North. This post will help us to continue to grow our reach and support for clubs, centres and communities in the Highlands, Western Isles, Shetland Islands and Orkney Islands and enable them to thrive and become as sustainable as they can be.

As we continue to move to a more regional approach the RDO team will be responsible for delivering on, along with other team colleagues, a strong and vibrant regional work plan reflecting both the RYA Scotland Strategic Plan and the needs of the local and regional communities.

Therefore, we are looking for an exceptional individual to add to our team, who is:

• Enthusiastic, has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and has a track record of working collaboratively within a team.
• Has experience of working with a variety of partners using sport & physical activity to create impact and bring about positive changes for clubs, communities, and people.
• Creative and curious to explore new ideas to be more effective and have a bigger impact on individuals, clubs, centres, and communities.
• Passionate about developing partnerships, people, and places.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritise tasks.

The RDO role will work directly with clubs, centres, organisations, and other local partners, taking the time to understand their challenges and work with them to build creative solutions that address their needs. The role will continue to connect both the boating and the local community, share information and support affiliated organisations in their plans to develop vibrant, engaging activity that makes a positive impact across Scotland. We seek to grow the opportunities for anyone to access boating and ensure sport is available for life.

For this role there is considerable travel across the region as well as travel throughout Scotland and occasional travel to wider UK locations. Consequently, a full clean UK driving licence and access to a car are essential as is the availability to work flexibly including regular evenings and weekends throughout the year. The successful candidate will also be required to undertake a PVG check upon offer of the role, as this position involves regular contact with children and/or adults at risk.

RYA Scotland is committed to equality of opportunity.

We are passionate about equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all.

We are proud to be the first and only Sport Governing Body in Scotland to hold the LGBT Youth Scotland Foundations Charter and to have been the first in Scotland to achieve the Sport Councils Advanced Equality Standard. We have a focus on engaging women in sailing, disability is no barrier to participation, and we are actively changing to include young people in our decision making so when we say we welcome applications from all – we really mean it!

RYA Scotland is one of the foremost Sport Governing Bodies in Scotland. We protect and promote the interests of the 76,000 strong boating community and the 21,000 people in 271 RYA Affiliated Clubs, Class Associations and Training Centres across Scotland.

Increasing Administration Support for RYA Scotland

The Royal Yachting Association Scotland (RYA Scotland) team is recruiting! We are expanding the Admin Support Services Team and, with the support of sportscotland, are creating a new Administrator who will support the Participation and Development Team and other admin support activities across RYA Scotland.

This role will complement the other members of the Administration Support Services Team.

Therefore, we are looking for an individual who has:

• Proven experience in a similar role with excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Excellent keyboard skills and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular Excel, Word and databases.
• Excellent numerical and literacy skills to undertake wide range of tasks and ability to produce accurate work.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing deadlines.
• A friendly, helpful and approachable manner when dealing with enquiries from members, clubs, centres, volunteers and stakeholders.
• An ability to work as part of team.