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Regional Development Officer (East)

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An Introduction to JudoScotland

As the sportscotland-recognised national governing body for the Olympic sport of Judo, JudoScotland (JS) represents its growing individual membership, member clubs, coaches and hundreds of qualified, enthusiastic and committed volunteers delivering judo across Scotland. We believe that the Olympic sport of Judo has the potential to have a major impact on the lives of the Scottish population. Our sport has an inherent ability to engender respect for others, a sense of fair-play, develops a personal confidence and self-discipline within its participants, along with the obvious potential for an improvement in physical fitness.

Employment Overview

Delivery Team: Business Delivery Reports to: Head of Business Delivery Team

Budget Responsibility:

Not Applicable Direct Reports: Not Applicable

Employment Terms: Initial contract to 31 March 2022 (subject to continued investment)

Salary banding:

£23,000 - £30,000

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week Holiday Entitlement:

27 days per year and 6.5 public holidays

Location: JudoScotland, South Platt Hill, Ratho, Newbridge, EH28 8AA

Business Delivery TeamFollowing the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the commencement of a new strategic plan, JudoScotland realigned its existing delivery functions under four business areas: Leadership and Governance; Business Delivery; Performance Development; and Business Support.The role of the Regional Development Officer (East) sits within the JudoScotland Business Delivery Team, alongside its membership development, people development and events functions. The Business Delivery Team is headed up by Tony Penfold, Head of Business Delivery.

Primary Job PurposeYou will be responsible for implementing and delivering the JudoScotland (JS) operational plan. Specifically, you will provide support and development opportunities for JS member Clubs and individual members in the East of Scotland (that operate within the East Regional Sporting Partnership). This will include activities to raise the capacity and capability to deliver a quality judo provision and to increase: Judo participation; Club membership; membership retention; and engagement. You will look to improve the member experience by delivering a programme of events to achieve higher customer engagement across JS and look to support the Business Delivery Team (BDT) in the planning and delivery of BDT event(s) plans. You will ensure that the impact of these events is maximised to promote the JS brand on the ground to its fullest potential.

Specific Job ResponsibilitiesMembership Support

1. To raise the profile of Judo in the East of Scotland;2. To provide support and development opportunities for JudoScotland (JS) member Clubs and

individual members in the East of Scotland (that operate within the East Regional Sporting Partnership). This will include activities to raise the capacity and capability to deliver a quality judo provision and to increase: Judo participation; Club membership; membership retention; and engagement;

3. To improve further the communication between member Clubs, JS and members of the Regional Sporting Partnership;

4. To improve member experience by delivering a programme of regional-based events to achieve higher membership engagement across JS;

5. Develop and maintain relevant partnerships across the East of Scotland with which to deliver the outcomes of JudoScotland’s Strategic and Operational Plans;

6. To develop, implement, monitor and evaluate a regional development plan;7. To support the JS membership development and people development programme(s) through

effective team working;8. To liaise with clubs to promote the JS Talent Development Programme;9. To develop opportunities, pathways and support for a range of volunteer roles for JS volunteers;10. To be responsible for developing and servicing both current and new partnerships to further

develop the sport of Judo in the East of Scotland;11. To support the Business Delivery Team (BDT) in the planning and delivery of BDT events;12. To implement appropriate monitoring systems across the BDT;13. To report on a monthly basis to the Head of Business Delivery; and14. To undertake other activity as directed by the Head of Business Delivery or the Chief Executive

Officer.

General ResponsibilitiesFinance

15. To adhere to the JS financial procedures manual;16. To maintain financial records in accordance with the JS’s financial policies and procedures.

General, Administration and Corporate Governance17. To promote a positive image of JS in all dealings with internal and external contacts;18. To maximise the resources of JS at all times;19. To protect confidential information and adhere to the policies, procedures and processes of JS;20. To uphold the core values of and positively promote JS as the national governing body for Judo-

in-Scotland at all times;21. To operate within the JS Equal Opportunities policies and strive to achieve any required equality

targets;22. To contribute to, and/or staff JS event(s) where required;23. To be willing to work outside normal office hours including weekends and evenings as and when

required in order to meet the requirements of the job;24. To conduct other appropriate duties across the organisation as requested by the Head of

Business Delivery Team or Chief Executive Officer.

Education and Qualifications

Education and Qualifications Essential

Desirable

Method of Assessment

Educated to HNC / HND level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

Application

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential

Desirable

Method of Assessment

Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering sports/club development strategies at regional level

Application and Interview

General competence in Microsoft software systems, to include, though not exclusively: MS Word; MS Outlook; and MS Excel

Application and Interview

Demonstrable experience of effective partnership working

Application and Interview

Experience of working with volunteers Application and Interview

Have successfully attended sportscoach UK/sportscotland Tutor Training

Application and Interview

Demonstrable experience of budget management Application and Interview

A valid and current sport-specific coaching qualification (at a minimum of UKCC Level 2 or equivalent)

Application and Interview

Personal Attributes

Personal Qualities Essential

Desirable

Method of Assessment

A dynamic self-starter, energetic and enthusiastic Application and Interview

Good communication and facilitation skills Application and Interview

Good networking skills Application and Interview

Flexible, adaptable and well organised Application and Interview

Good forward planner Application and Interview

Ability to work effectively both alone and as part of a team

Application and Interview

A demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development

Application and Interview

Willing to work evenings and weekends Application and Interview

Hold a full driving licence Application

LocationJudoScotland has its headquarters located within the Edinburgh International Climbing Area (EICA) complex, South Platt Hill, Ratho, Newbridge, EH28 8AA. The role will be based at the JudoScotland office, although it will involve travel across Scotland and potentially further afield.

How to ApplyContract Terms

25. The post will be offered on an initial contract basis through to 31 March 2022 and will be subject to the continued investment from the national sports agency, sportscotland.

Remuneration and Benefits 26. Point of salary commencement will be toward the start of the relevant scale and will be

dependent on qualifications, demonstrable skills and relevant experience.27. In conjunction with government legislation, JS are required to automatically enrol all qualifying

staff members into a qualifying pension arrangement and to make employer contributions to that pension. Further details of this will be supplied to the successful candidate.

Applications28. Please forward completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form under

confidential cover by 1200 hours on Monday 1st April 2019 either via: Email: hr@judoscotland.com, with the email subject: “BDT Recruitment (RDO

2019)”; Post: Recruitment (RDO 2019), JudoScotland, South Platt Hill, Ratho, Newbridge,

Edinburgh, EH28 8AA.29. Please note that applicants being short-listed for interview will be contacted by 1600 hours on

Friday 5th April 2019. If we have not contacted you by this date, regrettably you have not been short-listed on this occasion and JudoScotland would like to thank you for your time and interest in the advertised position.

Equality Monitoring

30. JudoScotland is committed to selecting staff solely on the basis of their ability to do the job for which they are being recruited and not discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, class or social background or parental status. Please help us monitor the implementation of this policy by downloading, completing and returning the equality monitoring form available on our website (www.JudoScotland.com).

31. Your answers will be kept strictly confidential and are used for monitoring purposes only. Once received, this form will be detached from your application and will be treated as anonymous. It will not be seen by the panel which shortlists or interviews for the job. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)32. JudoScotland will collect, store and use the personal information supplied by you within your

employment application for the purposes of a recruitment process for the advertised role.33. We will only keep your personal information for as long as necessary in connection with the

recruitment process. We will securely dispose of your personal information following a period not exceeding six (6) months after the advertised closing date for this position.

For Further InformationFor an informal, confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Tony PenfoldHead of Business Delivery Teamt: 0131 333 2981 (office)e: tonypenfold@judoscotland.com

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Please provide details of your experience of developing and delivery sports/club development strategies at regional level:

Please provide details of your experience of effective partnership working:

Please detail below your IT skills and experience, in particular Microsoft Office:

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Application Details

Closing Date: 1200 hours on Monday 1st April 2019

*Interview Date: Week commencing 15th April 2019

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* Please note that applicants being short-listed for interview will be contacted by 1600 hours on Friday 29th March 2019. If we have not contacted you by this date, regrettably you have not been short-listed on this occasion and JudoScotland would like to thank you for your time and interest in the advertised position.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Confidential

JudoScotland is committed to selecting staff solely on the basis of their ability to do the job for which they are being recruited regardless of age, disability, gender, trans status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief and ethnic group.Please help us to become a more inclusive employer and to create a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly by completing and returning this form. Your answers will be kept strictly confidential and are used for monitoring purposes only. This form will be detached from your application form and will be treated as anonymous. It will not be seen by the panel which shortlists or interviews for the job.

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