Wellbeing & Safe Sport Administrator (Fixed term contract maternity cover)

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Scottish Gymnastics as a wellbeing and safe sport administrator on a temporary basis for 12 months maternity cover. Scottish Gymnastics is the governing body responsible for all levels of gymnastics activity throughout Scotland. We believe safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility with Scottish Gymnastics taking the lead in ensuring the wellbeing of all our members. You would be joining a friendly and supportive team who work hard to ensure that wellbeing and safe sport is a golden thread through all the work we do and that our sport is enjoyable, safe and open to everyone.

The successful candidate will carry out our PVG process, safeguarding education calendar management, be the first point of contact for our clubs when they contact our wellbeing and safe sport team. They will be a core member of the team and support other project work administratively as needed.  

You will be a great fit to our team if you demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and develop strong, effective working relationships. Have great attention to detail and organisational skills, the ability to work proactively with volunteer safeguarding officers, clubs, coaches, officials, and key partners. Being able to work as part of a team as well as being able to work on your own initiative is essential for this role. A sound knowledge or a willingness to upskill in the area of safeguarding, policy, procedure, and best practice guidance would be an advantage.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory PVG scheme membership.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Lindsey Booth, head of wellbeing and safe sport on 07706 328418 or email Lindsey.boooth@scottishgymnastics.org.

If you think you are right for this opportunity please send a letter of application outlining your experience, along with a copy of your CV to HR@scottishgymnastics.org to arrive no later than Monday 16 December by 9am. Interviews will be held in January in Edinburgh.

Scottish Gymnastics is an equal opportunities employer and aims to provide a working environment free from any form of harassment, intimidation, victimisation, or unjustifiable discrimination. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of discrimination. All appointments are made purely based on merit and ability.