SLLC 4387 - Development Officer (Summer of Sport)

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Location: Based at SLLC HQ, Floor 5, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (may involve evening and weekend working)

Salary Band: £42,228 - £43, 158 (pro rata)

Duration: Fixed term until 31 March 2027

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About the Role

South Lanarkshire is launching an ambitious Summer of Sport programme aimed at increasing participation in physical activity, improving wellbeing, and strengthening community connections. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Development Officer to lead, coordinate, and deliver a diverse and inclusive programme of sporting and physical activity opportunities for residents from 3 -26 and all abilities.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about community engagement, sport-for-change, and creating accessible pathways for people to get active and stay active.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and deliver a wide-ranging programme of inclusive sporting and physical activities across South Lanarkshire.
• Work closely with local clubs, schools, community groups, and partner organisations to maximise participation and reach.
• Ensure activities are accessible to all residents, including underrepresented groups, individuals with additional support needs, and those facing barriers to participation.
• Promote the programme through community outreach, events, and targeted engagement.
• Monitor participation levels, gather feedback, and evaluate programme impact to support reporting to funders.
• Support the creation of positive, welcoming environments that encourage physical activity, social connection, and improved wellbeing.
• Contribute to the long-term development of community sport initiatives beyond the funded period.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in sports development, community engagement, youth work, or physical activity programming.
• A strong commitment to inclusion, equality, and community wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and partnership‑building skills.
• Creativity and confidence in delivering activities that appeal to a wide range of participants.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• A proactive, positive approach to working with diverse communities.

Relevant qualifications in sport, physical activity, community development, or youth work are desirable but not essential if you have strong practical experience.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Please answer the questions below in a Word document which can then be attached to your application in the ‘Supported Documents' and URL section.

1. Can you evidence when you have planned and organised a programme ensuring Inclusion is a key focus?
2. Can you evidence an example when you had to take a collaborative approach to work alongside a key partner and demonstrate your work through key performance indicators?

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme.
• To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Foreign Police Check - Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if you have lived or worked for 3 months or more (consecutively) abroad in the last 10 years.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.