Edinburgh Badminton Academy needs a part-time competitions and outreach officer to expand its year-round tournament schedule by 25 events annually, Badminton Scotland reported.
The Edinburgh Badminton Academy CIC position offers a salary of 14,000 pounds per year for 20 hours of work per week. The role may be combined with separate coaching hours to form a 35-hour weekly employment arrangement, according to employer terms.
Development support for the post runs from Jan. 5, 2027, to Jan. 4, 2030, subject to annual confirmation of Club Support Programme investment. The academy and Badminton Scotland are coordinating the initiative to build a larger, more inclusive competition framework across Scotland.
Expanding Academy Event Delivery
The newly created post aims to transition the academy’s competition provision from reactive delivery to a planned, year-round schedule. The approved business case targets 25 additional events per year, split between 15 junior and 10 adult competitions.
Annual competition entries are expected to grow from approximately 2,400 to 3,900. The academy also aims to reach 1,000 additional unique entrants and build a volunteer team of 30 people.
The successful candidate will manage event delivery, bookings, entries, communications, safeguarding, and risk arrangements. Outreach efforts will focus on creating opportunities for juniors, adults, social players, women, and first-time competitors.
Apply for the Role by Nov. 30, 2026
Applicants must demonstrate competence in planning and delivering inclusive sports events, along with safeguarding awareness and strong administrative skills. Previous experience in sports development, volunteer coordination, or partnership work with schools is considered advantageous.
Applications close on Nov. 30, 2026. Interested candidates should submit a current CV and a short supporting statement to [email protected].
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