Active Communities Officer (Local Club Development)

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Help Shape the Future of Community Sport in Fife

Sport clubs play a vital role in bringing people together, improving health and wellbeing, and creating stronger, more connected communities.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Active Communities Officer with a focus on local Club Development to help unlock the full potential of community sport across Fife.

This exciting role will support local sports clubs to grow, adapt and thrive, ensuring they are well positioned to meet the needs of their communities now and in the future.

Working closely with clubs, volunteers, Community Sport Hubs and national partners, you'll help create more inclusive, sustainable opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in sport and physical activity.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference by strengthening community organisations, tackling inequalities and helping local clubs become key contributors to healthier, more active communities.

About the Role

As part of the Active Communities team, you will lead and coordinate a programme of club development support across Fife.

You will work directly with sports clubs and community organisations to identify opportunities for growth, strengthen organisational capacity and improve long-term sustainability. Through strong partnership working, you will connect clubs with local and national opportunities, helping them access the support, resources and networks they need to succeed.

Using data, local insight and community engagement, you will ensure support is targeted where it can have the greatest impact, particularly within communities experiencing the greatest inequalities.

No two days will be the same. Whether you're working alongside volunteers to strengthen governance, developing partnerships with schools and Community Sport Hubs, or helping clubs demonstrate their social impact, you'll play a central role in shaping the future of community sport across Fife.

The Person

We're seeking someone who is passionate about community development and understands the important role that sport and physical activity can play in improving lives.

You will have experience of working with sports clubs, community organisations or volunteer-led groups and be confident building positive relationships across a range of partners and stakeholders.

You'll be able to think strategically while also providing practical support, helping organisations address challenges, identify opportunities and achieve their ambitions.

You'll also bring

• Experience of supporting community organisations, sports clubs or volunteer networks
• Excellent partnership and relationship building skills
• Knowledge of club development, governance and organisational sustainability
• An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and how to embed inclusive practice
• Experience of using data and insight to inform planning and measure impact
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• A proactive, solutions focused approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Most importantly, you'll be motivated by helping communities flourish and creating opportunities for people across Fife to lead active, healthy and connected lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of sports clubs as sustainable and inclusive community organisations.
• Support clubs to strengthen governance, develop and sustain volunteer workforces and improve financial sustainability to ensure long-term resilience and growth.
• Work with Community Sport Hubs to build inclusive participation opportunities and embed equality, diversity and inclusion within club structures.
• Develop effective partnerships with schools, national governing bodies and community organisations to strengthen sporting pathways and opportunities.
• Act as a key link between local clubs and national agencies, ensuring clubs can access development opportunities, funding and support.
• Work collaboratively with Community Use, Fife Sport & Leisure Trust and Council services to support priority clubs and communities.
• Use data, insight and stakeholder engagement to identify priorities, target resources effectively, and help clubs evidence their impact within local communities.
• Promote the wider social value of sport by supporting clubs to contribute to improved health, wellbeing, inclusion and community cohesion.

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