Scotland
Closing date: Friday 23rd February 2024
Job Details
Closing Date for Applicants:
Friday 23rd February 2024
HorseScotland is the national organisation for all equestrian sports and activity in Scotland and was founded in 1998.
HorseScotland is a partner of sportscotland (the national sports agency) and seeks to enable equestrian sport and the equestrian sector in Scotland to develop and excel through the highest levels of participation in the sport and the highest levels of growth for the country's equestrian industry.
As our team develops, we have a current vacancy for an Education & Development Manager to join our dynamic team.
The main purpose of this role is to become an integral part of the HorseScotland team in the development, promotion and governance of all equestrian sport and activities in Scotland and work with all stakeholders to ensure that HorseScotland’s strategic plan is delivered.
Key Responsibilities include:
Providing professional sports governance guidance and support in line with best practice
Promote horsescotland / assist in identifying new sources of income to ensure the future financial viability and growth of the organisation
To highlight any potential risks to the organisation. These could be related to compliance, people management issues, governance or financial controls.
To provide inspiration, vision and guidance to the colleagues, volunteers and the member bodies of horsescotland and create a positive culture
Operational delivery and implementation of the horsescotland strategic plan within set budgets and time frames including the production of reports
Draft, implement and monitor short, medium and long term plans in conjunction with the CEO, Board and funding agencies.
Provide and support an environment where all member bodies within horsescotland are working effectively together
To continuously assist in reviewing existing management and administration systems
To ensure that communication systems both internal and external create an environment in which horsescotland can provide excellent member services
Assist in the development of annual operational plans to deliver the strategy of horsescotland with monitoring and reporting tools
Work with all stakeholders to improve the public’s knowledge of and perception of equestrianism
To represent horsescotland in all key forums as agreed with the CEO
To work with officials from sportscotland, Local and National Government, UK Sport to develop all equestrian activities in Scotland
Align annual key performance indicators to the objectives of Coaching Scotland and horsescotland’s Strategic & Operational Plan
Use sportscotland’s Coaching Scorecard to continually evaluate horsescotland’s coach education programme & drive quality improvement in coaching
Increase the quality and diversity of Equine coaches
Be the key contact for all relevant coaches within the equestrian sector
Be the lead for horsescotland on sportscotland’s coaching network
Work with the pathway coordinator in the selection and delivery of horsescotland’s Performance Development Programme
Carry out any other task(s) as reasonably directed by the CEO/Board.
Collaborate in wider work undertaken by horsecotland as appropriate
Take part in Continuing Professional Development activities to enhance effectiveness as agreed with CEO
Becoming the lead as the organisations Safeguarding officer working with the board and CEO to deliver the horsescotland`s Safeguarding and Child welfare Protection responsibilities driving the Inclusion Framework standards
Becoming horsescotland`s Mental Health and wellbeing lead and representative in delivering the SAMH Mental Health and Wellbeing Route map
Manage and lead the horsescotland team with directline reports e.g. membership liaison advisor and pathway coordinator
Safeguarding responsibilities
The successful candidate will have the following proven track record of skills and experience to offer:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Proven track record of operating within a multifunctional organisation
Dynamic and forward thinking
Proven capability for forward planning and budgetary control
Proven leadership and team work
Effective communicator at all levels
Self motivated, able to work towards the bigger picture
Has a full clean driving license
Flexible in their approach to working hours as required from the role
Able to work at and attend work related events across Scotland
A working knowledge of equestrianism
Understanding of the various and extensive stakeholders
This is a full time - permanent, homebased role. However candidates must reside in Scotland in order to service the role and travel within the area.
How to apply horsescotland is an equal opportunities employer and aims to provide a discrimination-free working environment.
We are committed to an action plan and policy in line with the Equality Act 2010, which ensures that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of a protected characteristic.
For the full job description please email emma@equine-careers.co.uk
To apply please send your CV and covering letter stating your suitability, location and level of salary expectation to emma@equine-careers.co.uk
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