Steelmen Senior Squad Development Officer

Triathlonscotland; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Scotland is seeking a Part-time Development Officer to enhance opportunities for older individuals in the community. This role involves managing and delivering activities that foster health and well-being, while also supporting older people in overcoming social barriers. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management and partnerships, exhibit excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to serving the community. Application via CV and cover letter is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management related to education, sport, health, or leisure.
• Demonstrated experience working with older people.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate funded programmes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality activities for older community members.
• Increase participation among under-represented groups.
• Build partnerships with key local and national groups.
• Deliver programmes and support volunteers in execution.

Skills

Project management

Partnership working

Excellent verbal skills

Written communication

Ability to work with older people

Flexibility

Job description

Steelmen Senior Squad Development Officer: Motherwell FC Community Trust

Location: Fir Park Stadium, Motherwell ML1 2QN

Job Type: Part-time (15 hours per week)

Contract: An initial period of 12 months

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable and organised Development Officer to join our team. This role will involve the co-ordination and development of several programmes focusing on older members of our community. This will entail completing regular evaluation and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support, co-ordinate and devise high quality opportunities for older people to participate in regular, frequent, safe and fun activities, incorporating Motherwell memories, health, safe living and crafts.
• Increase participation amongst under-represented groups by adopting a targeted approach, ensuring effective integration, planning, management and delivery of the Community Trust's aims and values.
• Establish effective partnerships with key client groups at a local and national level
• Monitor and report to disseminate information concerning the programmes to all partners
• Operate a customer focused approach to the development and delivery of all Motherwell FC Community Trust programmes
• Work with local partners to maximise opportunities to promote wider health and wellbeing through MFC Community Trust programmes
• Deliver programmes to the client group and support volunteers in the delivery of programmes

Requirements:

• Experience of project management in the areas of education, sport, health or leisure
• Experience of partnership working with health, leisure and other pertinent staff
• Demonstrable experience of working with older people
• Excellent verbal, written and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage demands as well as flexibility to adapt to changing demands
• Ability to work with people who may experience isolation, lack confidence or experience communication difficulties
• A track record of being motivated, focused and organised
• Experience of developing positive relationships with people
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to monitor and evaluate funded programmes
• Ability to work to an agreed project plan

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject line "Steelmen Senior Squad Development Officer Application."

Closing Date: Friday 23 January 2026 12pm