Bowls Scotland Communications Officer (fixed term)

Triathlonscotland; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Scotland is seeking a Communications Officer to oversee internal and external communications. The ideal candidate will lead storytelling that showcases athlete successes, including preparations for the Commonwealth Games, while also engaging grassroots clubs through campaigns. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of communications software are essential. This position offers the flexibility of home and office working.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about promoting a modern and inclusive image of lawn bowls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all internal and external communications.
• Lead storytelling to showcase successes of elite athletes.
• Support grassroots engagement through national campaigns.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of communications software

Experience with social media platforms

Proactive communication

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bowls Scotland Communications Officer (fixed term)

Bowls Scotland is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated individual to join our team at an exciting time for lawn bowls in Scotland. We are looking for a proactive communicator who is passionate about challenging stereotypes and promoting a modern, inclusive image of our sport. This is a pivotal role within our team, responsible for overseeing all internal and external communications. You will lead on storytelling that showcases the success of our elite athletes, including preparation for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, while also supporting grassroots club engagement through national campaigns like Try Bowls.

We are looking for a passionate, self-motivated individual who can manage multiple projects and a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment. You must have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and sound knowledge and experience of communications software, social media platforms and Microsoft Office products and the internet are essential for this role.

Bowls Scotland has a set of values, outlined within our Corporate Strategy and available on our website. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can embrace and value individuality. We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion and encourage all applications regardless age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

The job description for this post, along with additional information can be found on the Bowls Scotland

Location:National Centre for Bowling, Northfield, Ayr (Bowls Scotland operates a flexible working policy, therefore a combination of home and office working can be considered for this role).

Closing Date for Applications:Midday, Monday 19th January 2026

Face to Face or Virtual Interviews:Tuesday 27th January 2026