This is a part time post at 0.5 full time equivalent position (FTE) working 18hrs 75mins per week (2 ½ days), excluding lunch breaks. The FTE salary grade for the post is £25,918 – £30,237 per annum and the position on the scale will be negotiable on appointment depending on previous experience.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • To manage the delivery of the Scottish competition programme liaising with climbing wall managers, route setters, Competition Coordinators and volunteers 
  • To work in collaboration with other Mountaineering Councils (BMC / Mountaineering Ireland) and the International Federations (World Climbing / UIAA) to create an annual competition calendar of competitions that supports the talent pathway
  • To continue the growth of a volunteer culture in the competitive Scottish climbing community amongst parents/guardians/climbers/clubs incorporating training opportunities and incentives. Establishing a volunteer pathway from fun comps to National events
  • Provide copy and visual content for ClimbScotland media on a regular basis based on activities undertaken