About Athletics Trust Scotland
Athletics Trust Scotland was launched in 2021 to use the power of athletics and running to transform lives in
Scotland.
We are committed to making the sport more accessible for all, by supporting people of all ages, backgrounds and
abilities to access opportunities to participate and improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing. We are
particularly focussed on supporting three communities that are underrepresented in athletics and running in
Scotland:
- People with disabilities
- People affected by poverty
- Ethnically and culturally diverse
communities
We work closely with scottishathletics, as well as other key partners such as jogscotland, the passionate community
of athletics clubs and running groups throughout Scotland, and charities like Scottish Sport Futures, to achieve
its aims.
The Board of seven Trustees, led by Graeme Jack as Chair provide strategic oversight and guidance to the Head of
Fundraising and Development. The Board is also supported by our Patron, Eilidh Doyle.
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 the Role
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Fundraising & Development (maternity cover) to lead on
the delivery of Athletics Trust Scotland’s objectives for 2026-27, with a specific focus on increasing
fundraising across four priority funding streams:
- Community and club fundraising
- Trust funding
- Events fundraising
- Individual
giving
This is an exciting time to work with Athletics Trust Scotland as the charity enters the next phase of its
development and works closely with national and local partners to increase our impact across Scotland.
The role reports to the Chair of Athletics Trust Scotland with day-to-day support provided by the CEO of
scottishathletics.
About You
You are a confident, relationship-driven professional who thrives on engaging a wide range of stakeholders, from
trust funders to corporate partners. An excellent communicator, you can articulate impact in a clear, compelling
and concise way, both in writing and in person.
Collaborative by nature, you work effectively within teams but are equally comfortable taking ownership and working
independently. You bring energy, charisma and credibility, with a natural ability to influence, motivate and
lead others.
You have a genuine passion for changing lives through sport and physical activity, and are committed to your personal
development.
For further information, please
visit our website.