Planner - 487229

sportscotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous holidays

Cycle2Work

Discounts

Great pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

sportscotland is recruiting a Planner to join the Facilities team in Glasgow. You will work within a multidisciplinary group to plan and influence the development of places where people can participate in sport.

The role covers planning policy and development management with a focus on helping partners to plan strategically for sport places. A degree/postgraduate in planning or related disciplines is required; RTPI membership is desirable. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in planning or related disciplines.
• Chartered membership of the RTPI is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and influence the development of places where people can take part at all levels in sport.
• Work across planning policy and development management.
• Support partners to plan strategically for places for sport.

Skills

Planning

Education

Degree/Postgraduate qualification in planning or related disciplines

RTPI membership desirable

Job description

Planner

Salary: £47,699- £54,569 per annum*

Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)

Happy to talk flexible working

Based in Glasgow / Hybrid

sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport. Our goal is to be inclusive by design.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Planner to join our Facilities team. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, with a range of partners, to plan and influence the development of places where people can take part at all levels in sport.

While the role will include working across planning policy and development management, its focus will be supporting partners to plan strategically for places for sport. Ideally you will have experience in this area, or the relevant skills which will enable you to add value to partners' work in this area.

To be considered for this role, you should hold a degree/postgraduate qualification or equivalent in planning or related disciplines; chartered membership of the RTPI is desirable.

* Please note successful candidates will be appointed at the entry point of the salary band.

We anticipate interviews will take place on 19 October 2026.

Employee benefits

In return for the above, we offer employee benefits such as flexible working, generous holidays, Cycle2Work, fantastic discounts, a great pension scheme, support with your professional development and much more.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have any difficulties with your application because of a disability, please contact [e-mail] and we will discuss how we can help you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At sportscotland inclusion underpins everything we do. If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience or social background.

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