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Location: Floor 5, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton
(with travel across various sites within South Lanarkshire)
Number of Posts: 2
Hours: 35 per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, with some evenings and weekends
Salary Band: £42, - £43,
Duration: Fixed Term until 31st March
Job Profile: Click here to view
About the Role
We are seeking enthusiastic and proactive Club Development Officers to support sports clubs across South Lanarkshire to become better governed, more sustainable, and fully inclusive. These roles are central to strengthening the local sporting landscape by empowering clubs to provide safe, welcoming, and high‑quality experiences for participants, volunteers, and communities.
Funded by sportscotland, these posts will work closely with local clubs, community partners, and national governing bodies to drive positive change and build long‑term capacity within the sector.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support clubs to enhance their governance, including committee development, planning, policies, and compliance with national standards.
2. Manage and develop ClubSL affiliation scheme and support clubs to be more inclusive.
3. Promote and embed inclusive practice, ensuring clubs are equipped to welcome participants from all backgrounds, abilities, and communities.
4. Provide guidance on club development planning, volunteer recruitment, and workforce development.
5. Facilitate access to funding opportunities, training, and resources that strengthen club sustainability.
6. Build strong relationships with clubs, schools, community organisations, and governing bodies to support collaborative development.
7. Contribute to local and national initiatives aligned with sportscotland’s Club & Communities Framework.
8. Monitor and report on progress, impact, and club engagement.
About You
You will bring energy, initiative, and a genuine commitment to inclusive community sport. You should have:
9. Experience working or volunteering within sports development, club environments, or community organisations.
10. Strong understanding of good governance, safeguarding, and equality in sport.
11. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
12. Ability to support and influence volunteers and committees.
13. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
14. A collaborative mindset and passion for helping clubs thrive.
Why This Role Matters
South Lanarkshire has a vibrant network of sports clubs at the heart of local communities. We are looking to enhance this and engage with more clubs. These roles ensure they have the tools, confidence, and support to:
15. operate safely and effectively
16. grow participation
17. remove barriers to involvement
18. create inclusive environments where everyone feels they belong
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:
19. Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
20. To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
21. Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
22. Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
23. Occupational sick pay
24. Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
25. Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
26. 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
Legislative Information - This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act,. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.