Club Development Officer, Uist & Barra - CNS06603

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking a motivated Club Development Officer to support the growth of inclusive local sports clubs across the authority area. The post holder will work with clubs, volunteers and partner organisations to strengthen capacities and participation.

You will advise on governance, volunteer recruitment and retention, safeguarding, inclusion and club planning, and help evidence impact, develop coach pathways and build relationships with schools, Active Schools and sporting

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or equivalent transferable experience.
• Full current driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• PVG Scheme membership is a legal requirement for this role with children.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support local sports clubs on governance, volunteer recruitment and retention, safeguarding, inclusion and club planning.
• Help clubs evidence impact, develop coach pathways and build relationships with schools, Active Schools, Community Sport Hubs and sports bodies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Governance

Volunteer support

Safeguarding

Inclusion

Partnership working

Education

Degree level

Job description

15 hours per week, fixed term to 31 March 2027

£14,768 - £15,957 per annum (inclusive of £1,215 Distant Islands Allowance per annum)

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking a motivated and proactive Club Development Officer to support the development of strong, sustainable, safe and inclusive sports clubs across the local authority area. The postholder will work collaboratively with clubs, volunteers, partner organisations and communities to strengthen local club capacity, improve participation opportunities and contribute to the Comhairle’s priorities for sport, health, wellbeing and community development.

You will provide advice and practical support to local sports clubs on governance, volunteer recruitment and retention, safeguarding, inclusion, financial sustainability, club planning and partnership working. You will also help clubs to evidence their impact, develop coach pathways and build positive relationships with schools, Active Schools, Community Sport Hubs, governing bodies and third‑sector organisations.

Applicants must have a good understanding of club development, volunteer support, safeguarding, inclusion and partnership working along with knowledge of Sports Development principles and local sporting pathways. You must have excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.

Applicants must be educated to degree level in a relevant field or have equivalent transferable experience and skills. A full current driving licence is essential. You must be willing to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required by the role.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children (

This post is fixed term until 31 March 2027; however, there may be potential for extension depending on continued funding.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Please note that the Comhairle operates security measures to protect its information and systems. Employees are required to comply with information security policies and may be required to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or other approved authentication methods when accessing Comhairle systems.

Closing Date: Monday 2 November 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

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