Planning and Improvement Manager

Planning and Improvement Manager

Salary: £42,717 per annum

Full-time (35 hours per week), Fixed-term contract for one year*

Happy to talk flexible working

Based in Glasgow/Hybrid

sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport.  Our goal is to be inclusive by design.

We are currently looking for a Planning and Improvement Manager to join our Strategic Planning team, who will lead planning and reporting processes to support sportscotland plans (e.g. corporate strategy, business plan) and legislative and other requirements.

As the Planning and Improvement Manager you will produce a range of informative and engaging reports, using Plain English, for internal and public use. You will be responsible for ensuring that this work area aligns with our governance requirements and fulfills the expectations of our stakeholders, so must have strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

You will maintain a strong understanding of equality in this work area, ensuring that inclusion underpins the delivery of their work and use this to drive inclusion across sportscotland.

We are looking for someone degree qualified, or with equivalent relevant experience. As an excellent communicator, you will be able to demonstrate an ability to build effective relationships and influence a range of stakeholders.

* This position may be offered to the successful candidate permanently at the end of the fixed term period, depending on operational needs at that time.

How to apply

Please apply online and attach your CV and covering letter detailing why you meet the requirements, by the closing date of 2 February 2025.

Employee benefits

In return for the above, we offer employee benefits such as flexible working, generous holidays, Cycle2Work, fantastic discounts, a great pension scheme, support with your professional development and much more. 

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have any difficulties with your application because of a disability, please contact hr.recruitment@sportscotland.org.uk and we will discuss how we can help you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At sportscotland inclusion underpins everything we do. If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience or social background.

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