Salary: £35,654 - £38,675 per year pro rata
Employment Type: 35 Hours, Full Time Permanent (evening & weekend work will be required)
Location: Office based with hybrid working at facilities
Closing Date: 01/05/2026
The Development Officer – Sports Hubs will provide operational leadership and business development support across a portfolio of key sport and leisure facilities, including Ayrshire Athletics Arena, Annanhill Golf Course, Grange Leisure Centre, Barony Sports Village, St Joseph’s Leisure Centre, William McIlvanney Leisure Centre, and football pitches across the authority. The postholder will ensure that facilities operate safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while driving income generation, customer satisfaction, and long‑term sustainability.
Working in partnership with Club Development Officers and Community Sport Hub Officers, the role will contribute to the development of vibrant, inclusive, and well‑managed sports hub facilities that meet community needs and support wider participation, wellbeing, and physical activity outcomes.
Operational Leadership
Oversee the day‑to‑day operational management of multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, industry standards, and organisational policies.
Proactively identify and resolve operational issues, working with facility teams, contractors, and partners to maintain high service standards.
Monitor facility performance, usage trends, and operational risks, implementing improvements where required.
Support the planning and delivery of programmes, events, and bookings across all sites.
Business Development
Develop and implement business plans for each facility, aligned with organisational objectives and income targets.
Analyse financial performance and identify opportunities to increase revenue, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experience.
Lead on pricing reviews, commercial initiatives, and promotional activity to maximise facility usage.
Support the development of funding applications, sponsorship opportunities, and partnership agreements that strengthen the sustainability of sports hubs.
Essential Skills and Experience
Experience in facility management within sport, leisure, or a related operational environment.
Strong understanding of health and safety, risk management, and operational compliance.
Proven experience supporting the development of business plans, managing budgets, and achieving income targets.
Excellent problem‑solving skills with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
Ability to manage multiple sites, competing priorities, and diverse stakeholder needs.
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