Sports Development Assistant Part time Maternity Cover

Heriot-Watt University; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Scotland seeks a Sport Development Assistant to coordinate community sport services for children. This role involves delivering weekly multi-sport classes and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, relevant experience, and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic environment. This position offers a one-year fixed term contract at 0.6 FTE, with a competitive salary within the range of £24,215 - £26,707, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• SCQF Level 5 literacy and numeracy skills or equivalent experience.
• Experience in delivering community sport services.
• Proficient in relevant IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver community sport classes for children.
• Ensure health & safety standards in service delivery.
• Manage administrative tasks for smooth operation.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy skills

Experience in similar role

Competent in IT systems

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

SCQF Level 5 or equivalent experience

SCQF Level 6 or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Title : Sport Development Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Grade and Salary : Grade 4 24215.00 - 26707.00 pro rata

FTE and working pattern :

• One-year fixed term contract from February 2026 to February 2027
• 0.6 FTE - 21 hours per week (applicants that cant commit to the full 21-hour contract will still be considered)
• Delivery includes some weekend delivery with most delivery coming Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm

Organisation Name : Oriam : Scotlands Sports Performance Centre

Purpose of Role : The Sport Development Assistant will coordinate and deliver community sport services

Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivery of weekly programme of community multi-sport classes primarily for children.
• Delivery of other community multi-sport services such as birthday parties and inflatables.
• Ensure delivery meets health & safety standards outlined in risk assessments.
• Carry out administrative tasks to ensure smooth running of services such as using online booking & customer management systems and dealing with customer enquiries.
• Contribute to wider Oriam Activities department services such as holiday camps and open days.
• Support other staff within the team especially those required to deliver services within the multi-sport services.

Education Qualifications & Experience

These are the criteria on which the short-listing and recruitment selection will be made

Essential

• Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to SCQF Level 5 or similar or equivalent experience
• Experience of working within a similar role / environment as outlined above
• Competent in the use of relevant IT systems & packages
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable professional and proactive approach
• Demonstrable ability to work quickly flexibly and accurately in a dynamic changing and pressured environment
• Demonstrable provision of excellent customer service

Desirable

• Sports Coaching qualification(s)
• Educated to SCQF Level 6 and above or equivalent qualification

How to Apply

Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV.

Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Sunday 23rd November 2025

We anticipate holding interviews on Thursday 4th & Friday 5th December

Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected trained promoted appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 24215 - 26707