Development Assistant

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

Job summary

A local leisure organization is hiring a Development Assistant (Countryside) based at Loch Doon, Dalmellington. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering excellent customer service and facilitate various programs and events. This temporary role requires working Wednesday through Sunday at a rate of £14.83 - £15.53 per hour. Essential criteria include a commitment to service values and a passion for continuous improvement. The position is seasonal until 30 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent customer service in delivering activities and events.
• Engage and include stakeholders in service delivery.
• Exhibit honesty and integrity in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the organization and delivery of programs and events.
• Promote and implement the East Ayrshire Leisure Strategy.
• Work within performance frameworks for continuous improvement.

Skills

Customer service skills

Integrity

Engagement

Continuous improvement mindset

Accountability

Job description

# Development Assistant (Countryside)Ref no:: EAY12114Published:: 06/02/2026Closes:: 20/02/2026Location:: Loch Doon, Dalmellington, East Ayrshire, KA6 7QERate:: £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 based at Loch Doon, Dalmellinton, 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: Wednesday - Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm with 1 hour unpaid lunchbreak applicable each day.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