Development Assistant

East Ayrshire; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community organisation in Kilmarnock is seeking a Development Assistant (Countryside) to contribute to exceptional customer service and facilitate programs at Dean Castle Country Park. This is a full-time, temporary position offering £14.83 - £15.53 per hour. The role includes flexible working hours of 35 per week and an emphasis on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement. Candidates must provide relevant references and meet essential criteria outlined in the job specification.

Benefits

Shift allowance of 12.5%

Seasonal employment until September 2026

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate essential criteria in the application.
• Experience in customer service roles preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate organisation of events and programmes.
• Deliver high-quality customer service.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Integrity

Engagement with stakeholders

Accountability

Job description

# Development Assistant (Countryside)Ref no:: EAY12115Published:: 06/02/2026Closes:: 20/02/2026Location:: Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XBRate:: £14.83 - £15.53 per hour pro rataContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Job PurposeContributing to and delivering excellent customer service across East Ayrshire, the Development Assistant for Countryside will facilitate the organisation, preparation and delivery of a wide range of planned programmes, activities and events contributing to the design and delivery of innovative, modern and sustainable services. Working within a performance management and continuous improvement framework the post holder will strive to exceed the expectations of the East Ayrshire Leisure Strategy and Delivery Plan.Please see the attached Job Specification and Key Activities which outline all responsibilities and duties for this post.TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW, CANDIDATES MUST DEMONSTRATE ON THE APPLICATION THAT THEY MEET ALL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA OF THE ATTACHED JOB SPECIFICATION.## Rate of PayRate of Pay - £14.83 - £15.53 per hourHours of work will be a mix of early and backshifts working 5 over 7 days on a 3 week rota. 12.5% shift allowance will be applicable.This is a Seasonal post until 30 September 2026.## Responsibilities and Our ValuesContribute to and deliver excellent customer service, and in doing so promote and recognise the importance of people in delivering our vision and values;• Being honest and demonstrating integrity at all times• Engaging and inclusive with our people, partners and stakeholders• Striving for continuous improvement by being ambitious and aspirational in all that we do• Taking responsibility and being accountable for our organisation and our service delivery## Additional InformationEmployment ReferencesWe follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level.The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Leisure.Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement