Head of Sport Paddle Scotland Salary: £50,000 Closing Date : 25 November 2025
Job Description
Join Paddle Scotland as our new Head of Sport.
Paddle Scotland is entering an exciting new chapter, and we’re looking for a visionary, dynamic leader to lead our sport development and talent work and help shape the future of paddlesport across the country.
As the national governing body for paddlesport in Scotland, we support a thriving community of over 8,000 affiliated members, including 2,300+ qualified coaches and a network of clubs and partners. Our mission is to make paddling accessible, inclusive, and inspiring for everyone – from grassroots participation to elite performance.
About the role
We have created a brand-new senior leadership position: Head of Sport. This is a rare opportunity for a strategic and people focused leader who can drive progress across the sport, talent and workforce pathways while fostering a strong ‘one team’ culture.
Reporting to the CEO, you’ll:
- Work collaboratively with clubs, coaches, athletes, funders and partners across Scotland and the UK to grow and improve paddlesport
- Provide strategic direction across sport development and talent programmes
- Lead and develop the sport team to deliver excellence and impact
- Strengthen the talent pathway and align resources to drive performance
Location: Hybrid working from EICA Ratho with travel across Scotland as required
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week), with evening and weekend work as required
Contract: Permanent; open to secondment
Application: Covering Letter and CV – email to
Closing date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 25 November 2025
Download the Role Description and Person Specification here:
Help us write the next chapter of paddlesport in Scotland.
