Development Officer: Club Development: Ayrshire 360

Salary: £35,654 - £38,675 per year pro rata

Employment Type: 35 Hours, Full Time Permanent (evening & weekend work will be required)

Location: Office based with hybrid working at facilities

Closing Date: 11/08/2026

The Club Development Officer will play a central role in strengthening the development, sustainability and impact of sports clubs & Community Sport Hubs across East Ayrshire. With a strong focus on club development, the postholder will work with grassroots clubs to develop sporting infrastrucuture, opportunities and Community Sport Hubs in partnership with Active Schools, National Governing Bodies and local organisations to increase participation in club sport.

The role will support the development of stronger, more sustainable, safer and more inclusive clubs by working closely with committees to reduce pressure on volunteers, support the recruitment, development and retention of staff and volunteers, and ensure appropriate legal structures, effective governance and succession planning are in place. The postholder will help clubs improve financial sustainability, strengthen operational systems, and better profile their local impact, while embedding high standards of wellbeing, safety and protection for all participants.

The role will also support clubs to respond to community needs, including providing opportunities for people with specific needs, ensuring clubs are valued within their communities and recognised as positive destinations. There will be a strong emphasis on the development of Community Sport Hubs action plans and increasing the number of clubs actively engaged.

Through a clear commitment to delivering the organisation’s vision, the Club Development Officer will contribute to achieving the aims of the Strategic Framework while actively promoting and embedding organisational values in all aspects of their work.

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