Published: 18th Nov 2024 Images: Scottish Cycling

Job Opportunity: Interim National Event Officer

JOB TITLE: Interim National Event Officer

CONTRACT TYPE: Full time, fixed term for 13 months

SALARY: £25,978- £28,143 (dependent on experience)

Scottish Cycling is the National Governing Body for cycle sport in Scotland. We are the voice of our sport and the largest cycling membership organisation in Scotland, representing the aspirations of our community.

Our strategy, Developing a Nation of Cyclists, details our mission, vision and values and outlines how we will deliver activities across our four strategic themes of Lead, Grow, Support and Partner. Working across six different disciplines of cycling, we are committed to developing a nation of cyclists, maximising participation for all and delivering international success.

This is an exciting time for the Events Team at Scottish Cycling as we deliver the 2023-27 Domestic Events Strategy, which aims to grow event opportunities in Scotland, because we know that sport has the power to change lives.

We are looking forward to receiving applications from people who would like to be a part of growing, diversifying, and having a sustainable impact on cycling and our events.

At the heart of recruitment for this position is finding the right person, if you are unsure if your experience fits, then please get in touch with [email protected] (Events Manager) or [email protected] (Head of Events). We would be delighted to hear from you.

Job Purpose

The National Event Officer is a key role in the Scottish Cycling Events Team and is responsible for the development and coordination of the annual calendar of cycling events across the disciplines, ensuring that competition structures and pathways are in place, and everyone has the opportunity to experience the thrill of racing their bike. This includes the creation of robust relationships with Event Organisers to support them in the organisation and delivery of events, from grassroots and participation to the full list of National Championship and Series events, and everything in between.

Other Information

This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week, from January 2025 to January 2026. Attendance at evenings and weekend meetings and events is to be expected. Reasonable travel, accommodation and administrative expenses incurred whilst carrying out this position are reimbursed in line with the Scottish Cycling’s Travel and Subsistence policy.

You can read the full job description here.

Recruitment process 

Deadline to apply is Wednesday 27th November. Interviews provisionally planned to take place on Thursday 5th December.  Scottish Cycling is committed to selecting staff solely based on their ability to do the job for which they are being recruited and welcomes application from all sections of the community.  

An application form can be obtained from our website here.

Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected]