Paddle Scotland is entering an exciting new phase of development and are looking to appoint a Head of Operations
& Strategy to join our Senior Leadership Team.
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal role that will help shape how Paddle Scotland operates as a modern, high-performing organisation,
ensuring we have the systems, structures and financial sustainability in place to deliver our ambitions.
Working closely with the CEO, Board and our small staff team, you will play a central role in strengthening our
operational foundations while contributing to the strategic direction of the organisation. You will help ensure
Paddle Scotland is well-managed, financially robust and equipped with the systems, processes and culture
required to deliver our strategy.
This is a rare opportunity for a collaborative and strategically minded leader to drive organisational excellence
behind the scenes, enabling our community and sport-facing teams to maximise their impact across Scotland.
About the Role
The role will focus on:
- Leading the delivery of organisational strategy and supporting Paddle Scotland's ongoing development and
sustainability
- Providing strategic and operational leadership across finance, governance, compliance and
organisational systems
- Strengthening organisational effectiveness through improved processes, systems
and ways of working
- Leading financial planning, budgeting, reporting and oversight, working closely with
our external financial services provider
- Supporting the CEO, Board and Committees through the provision
of high-quality reporting, financial insight and operational information
- Developing and delivering a
commercial approach to diversify and grow income streams
- Identifying and developing new partnerships and
revenue opportunities aligned to Paddle Scotland's values and strategic priorities
- Supporting the
continued success of Grandtully Station Park Campsite, maximising customer experience and financial
return
- Providing strategic oversight of marketing and communications activity to enhance Paddle
Scotland's visibility and profile
- Leading and developing a small team, fostering a collaborative,
inclusive and high-performing culture
- Building strong relationships with Board members, partners,
funders, suppliers and stakeholders across the sector
- Deputising for the CEO as required
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a strategic, collaborative and hands-on leader who is as comfortable improving systems and
strengthening governance as they are identifying opportunities for growth and supporting organisational
change.
You will bring:
- Significant leadership experience within operations, finance, organisational leadership or a related
field
- A track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
- Experience of developing
systems, improving processes and embedding effective governance
- Confidence in financial management,
including budgeting, forecasting, monitoring and reporting
- The ability to translate strategy into
practical delivery
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance and risk management
- Experience
of engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including Boards, Committees and funding
partners
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A collaborative and adaptable
approach, with the ability to thrive in a changing environment
- A commitment to equality, diversity and
inclusion
Experience within sport, membership organisations or the not-for-profit sector would be welcomed, as would experience
of income generation, public funding environments and organisational change.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of paddlesport in Scotland.
You will help build a sustainable, resilient and forward-thinking organisation, ensuring that Paddle Scotland has the
capacity, systems and resources needed to support our members, clubs and partners for years to come.
If you are motivated by making a lasting impact, have the ability to influence across a wide remit and thrive in a
role that blends strategy with operational delivery, we would love to hear from you.
Paddle Scotland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. We expect all
staff to share this commitment.
Paddle Scotland is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all
backgrounds.