Head of Club & Community Development: basketballscotland

Triathlonscotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization in Scottish sports is seeking a Head of Club & Community Development. This pivotal role involves leading the development of a National Club Development Strategy and increasing participation in basketball, especially among underrepresented groups. Collaborating with various stakeholders and working towards goals aligned with the upcoming Commonwealth Games presents an exciting opportunity within this thriving sport.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a National Club Development Strategy.
• Drive participation strategy for increased involvement in basketball.
• Collaborate with departments and stakeholders effectively.

Job description

Overview

The Head of Club & Community Development is a key role in the Senior Management Team at basketballscotland. Leading an experienced team, the postholder will assume responsibility for supporting the development of our member clubs and the evolution of our social impact programmes.

Responsibilities

Key, early tasks for this role will be to develop and deliver a sector-leading National Club Development Strategy, including a development framework and education programme that meets the needs of Basketball Clubs in Scotland. In addition to this, drive an ambitious, innovative participation strategy that significantly increases involvement in basketball across all demographics, with a specific focus on our most underrepresented groups.

Collaboration and Stakeholders

The role is required to work closely and effectively with other departments across the organisation, and wider sporting network, and is pivotal in supporting the delivery of our work with CashBack for Communities, sportscotland, The Basketball Foundation, Easterhouse (Henosis) ltd, and other key partners.

Opportunity

With the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026, and the implementation of several key projects in the Development and Social Impact teams in 2025, this is an outstanding opportunity to work in a forward-thinking and thriving sport.

Application

The closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 23rd November 2025.