Vacancy - Inclusion Development Officer
Bowls Scotland is proud to be one of the largest participation sports in Scotland, with over 800 clubs and 48,000 members forming the backbone of our game. We are committed to supporting our clubs to thrive while ensuring that bowls is a welcoming, inclusive and accessible sport for people from all backgrounds and communities.
The Role
We are seeking an Inclusion Development Officer to lead and support the development of equality, diversity and inclusion across bowls in Scotland. This role focuses on creating a more inclusive sport by supporting clubs to build welcoming environments, remove barriers to participation and reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.
Working closely with clubs, volunteers, Bowls Scotland staff and external partners, you will help embed inclusive practices and deliver targeted initiatives that increase participation from underrepresented groups. You will play a key role in driving cultural change across the sport, ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will lead the implementation of Bowls Scotland’s inclusion projects and provide practical, hands-on support to clubs to help them embed inclusive practices in their day-to-day operations. You will offer advice and guidance to clubs and volunteers on equality, diversity and inclusion matters, and support them in identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals from taking part in bowls.
You will also take a leading role in supporting both the EDI Advisory Group and the internal EDI Action Group, helping to ensure that inclusion is embedded across the organisation. As part of this, you will oversee the delivery of equality, diversity and inclusion training and contribute to the development of learning opportunities for staff, volunteers and clubs.
More broadly, you will work collaboratively with clubs and partners to increase participation among underrepresented groups, build strong relationships across the sport and community, and contribute to the ongoing development of bowls in Scotland.
How To Apply
To apply, please send your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to info@bowlsscotland.com marked Private and Confidential: Inclusion Development Officer.
For an informal discussion please contact Brogan Sinclair, Business Operations Manager, on 07841 923451 or brogansinclair@bowlsscotland.com.
Bowls Scotland has a set of values, outlined within our Corporate Strategy and available on our website. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can embrace and value individuality. We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion and encourage all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 21st June 2026
Face to Face interviews: w/b 29th June 2026