Sports Development Officer – Woman & Girls - Council Headquarters

Job Details

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Location: Council Headquarters

Salary: LiveBorders Grade 8 - £21,094.37 - £22,807.26 per annum

Hourly Rate: £17.98 - £19.44

Interviews are to be held on Wednesday 12th August 2026.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a Sports Development Officer to join our team to create new opportunities within woman & girls sport, delivered in partnership with key local partners, Scottish Governing Bodies, and local sports clubs.

The role will also support the Borders Scottish FA Football Development Officer with the delivery of the regional football programme including the regional squads and the work delivered in partnership with the Scottish Borders Junior Football Association.

Successful applicants will be dedicated to the development of community sport, be a great team player driven to make a difference, the role will also allow you to work alongside the other sports development staff to improve the sporting pathway programme in particular for woman & girls.

The Individual will support clubs to be strong, inclusive, safe, and sustainable with the intended outcome of strengthening the pathways into sport across the region.

If you think you have what it takes to make a difference to sport within the Scottish Borders, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Essential

HND or relevant experience or qualifications in a sports and/or business-related discipline Working towards a level 2 Coaching Qualification from a Governing Body

Informal Enquiries

For informal enquiries please email John McBay john.McBay@scotborders.gov.uk

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.