Scottish Swimming Chief Executive Officer

Do you have what it takes to lead a dynamic team for one of Scotland’s leading sports?

Salary package to be agreed based on experience

  • Circa £70k plus pension benefit
  • Attendance at major international aquatic events and conferences
  • A flexible approach to managing the demands of the job including a combination of office, home, and remote working

As one of Scotland’s most successful sports governing bodies, Scottish Swimming is seeking to appoint an ambitious individual with the vision and expertise to lead our sport.

Responsible for the strategic leadership and management of Scottish Swimming, the successful candidate will be a dynamic and creative leader with a proven track record in developing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. We are looking for someone who understands what it means to develop excellence in all areas of our work. The remit is rich and varied addressing the needs of a changing organisation while increasing participation and maintaining a world-class athlete development pathway in a sport that is universally accessible.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the skill to develop and maintain excellent relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders and partners.  We are seeking an outstanding individual – one who understands the importance of culture, the power of partnerships, and the emotion of sport.

Scottish Swimming has a set of values which are available on our website. We are committed to selecting staff solely on the basis of their ability to do the job for which they are being recruited. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

For an informal discussion please contact Forbes Dunlop, CEO on 07740 987379.

For further information about Scottish Swimming  please refer to the website: www.scottishswimming.com. The application process can be found within the Supporting Information document.

Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon, Thursday 28th February 2019

Interviews: Week of Monday 18th March 2019