The SOA are recruiting

Scottish Elite and Development Squad Coordinator

The SOA is looking to appoint someone to operate as the coordinator for the Scottish Elite and Development Squad (SEDS).  The role of SEDS is encourage the retention and development of young adults within the sport by providing training in a sociable environment.  

SEDS has previously focussed on TD5 level training but additional funding has been sourced to allow TD3/4 training to be developed.  Whilst we are not looking for the SEDS coordinator to necessarily plan such training, we are looking to extend training opportunities for improvers and for any training opportunities to allow the inclusion of TD3/4 level training alongside TD5 training where possible.

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JK 2026 and Scottish 6 Day 2027 positions

The SOA is seeking candidates to fill the roles of JK 2026 Co-ordinator for the JK 2026 and the Assistant Coordinator for the Scottish 6 Day Event in 2027.

JK 2026 Co-ordinator

The JK 2026 is being held in Perthshire in 3rd to 6th April 2026 with the Sprint in Perth and the other days based around Rannoch. There is an Interim JK 2026 Co-ordinator in place at present and we are looking for someone to take over this role and deliver the event.

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Scottish 6 Days Assistant Co-ordinator

The next Scottish Orienteering 6 Day Event is being held in the Perthshire area in 2027 and we are looking for someone to act as the assistant coordinator for the event.

Both of these roles are paid roles and will be key to the successful delivery of the events through the coordination of a team of volunteers and paid services as appropriate. For the right candidate, there is potential for the roles to be combined.

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Scottish 6 Days Social Media Communication Support

Operating as the social media and communications support in respect of the Scottish 6 Days Perthshire 2027, we are looking for someone who will be responsible for communicating to others information about Perthshire 2027.

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How to apply

For any questions about the above positions, please contact nikki@scottish-orienteering.org.