About Scottish Athletics
scottishathletics is the national governing body for athletics in Scotland. Our vision is for everyone in Scotland to
have the opportunity to participate in athletics and running and to achieve their personal ambitions.
Our mission is to deliver an integrated, inclusive and adaptable model of athletics and running provision that
inspires everyone in Scotland to enjoy the sport and experience personal success. Equality, diversity, and
inclusion are at the heart of the work that scottishathletics leads, and the organisation works closely with all
stakeholders in athletics across Scotland, to continue improving diversity and create an inclusive culture in
the sport, and to be reflective of Scottish society.
Our strategy, Building a Culture of Success (2023-2027), captures the breadth of work that
scottishathletics facilitates, from supporting performance athletes on the world stage to providing
opportunities for people to participate in the sport within their local community. The member clubs play a
crucial role in growing and developing the sport and, along with the volunteer workforce, they are integral to
the sport’s future success.
Everyone in Scotland can participate in athletics and scottishathletics strives to continuously evolve to deliver on
our vision for the sport.
About Athletics Trust Scotland
Athletics Trust Scotland was launched in 2021. The Trust aims to use the power of athletics and running to transform
lives in Scotland and supports people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across the country to improve their
physical health, mental health, social health and wellbeing.
The Trust works closely with national partners scottishathletics and Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH), and
through the delivery of our Transforming Lives grants, we are supporting athletics clubs, jogscotland groups and
other community organisations across Scotland.
The Board of Trustees are led by Chair, Graeme Jack, and supported by our Patron, Eilidh Doyle, and inspiring network
of Athletics Trust Scotland ambassadors.
About You
Are you looking for a role which will enable you to make a significant positive impact on the wellbeing of the three
most underrepresented communities in athletics and running in Scotland?
scottishathletics collaborates closely with Athletics Trust Scotland to help get Scotland moving, through increased
participation in running and more widely athletics. We are looking for an ambitious ‘go getter’ to help us to
develop and deliver our fund-raising strategy which underpins our objectives.
The role will involve identifying and securing funding commitments from our three priority sources – grant funding
organisations, the corporate community and the running community. You will also engage with the wider athletics
community and play an active part in developing wider partnerships to support the organisations objectives
You will be able to demonstrate how you would establish, engage, maintain and develop relationships across these
audiences. To support you in delivering the objectives of the role, you will have the full support of ATS
Trustees alongside the scottishathletics team.
This is a fixed term role with a desired commitment of between 18 to 30 hours per week, offering hybrid working
opportunities. The role can be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow, at one of the scottishathletics’
offices.
About the Role
Working closely with the Trustees and ambassadors, the Head of Fundraising & Development will lead on the
delivery of the Trust’s objectives for 2025-2027 with a specific focus on increasing fundraising across three
priority sources:
Running and athletics community
Grant funding
Corporate sponsorships and partnerships
This is an exciting time to work with Athletics Trust Scotland as they enter the next phase of their development and
work closely with national and local partners to increase our impact across Scotland. Particular focus is being
placed on increasing access and participation for ethnically and culturally diverse communities, people with
disabilities and people living in poverty.
Staff
This role will be formally employed by scottishathletics, ensuring alignment with the broader athletics community in
Scotland while supporting the Trust’s mission and activities. Athletics Trust Scotland is governed by a
committed Board of six Trustees who provide strategic oversight and guidance.
scottishathletics employs 32 members of staff and 24 Club Together Officers.
Place of Work
The role will be based in one of scottishathletics offices located in either the Emirates Arena, 1000 London Road,
Glasgow, G40 3HG or the Laurie Liddell Clubhouse, 42 Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LL. Additionally, this
role offers a hybrid working arrangement.
Salary
The starting salary offered for the post will be pro-rata £45,000 (FTE). Annual pay awards will be made in accordance
with the salary review procedures agreed by the scottishathletics Board of Directors.
Benefits
Enhanced statutory benefits
Hybrid working
Death in Service x 2
Hours of work
The person appointed will be expected to work for a minimum of 18 hours per week. We would like to provide
flexibility for the successful candidate and can offer up to 30 hours per week. On a few occasions there may be
a requirement to work in the evening and at weekends. The organisation encourages a flexible working approach
from all staff, consistent with meeting the needs of the business.
Pension
scottishathletics operates a qualifying group pension scheme for auto-enrolment purposes and will match the
successful candidates’ contribution up to a maximum of 6% of salary, including the legal minimum contributions
required.
Annual Leave and Public Holidays
The annual leave entitlement for this post is 25 days pro rata. In addition, the public holiday entitlement is 10.5
days pro rata.
Travel and Subsistence
The post holder will be required to travel to meetings within Scotland and occasionally in the UK. Travel and
subsistence will be reimbursed at scottishathletics’ current rates.
Probationary Period
All new members of staff will serve a six-month probationary period before their appointment is confirmed.
Notice
This post carries a one-month period to terminate employment after the satisfactory completion of the probationary
period.