Significant Change on the Horizon for SSS

As at August 1^st 2025 Scottish Student Sport will be entering a new phase of work, bringing with it a significant amount of change.

The new approach will require SSS to work with a slimmed-down staff structure and, in some areas, cease to deliver services and programmes that have been part of our work in recent years.

As SSS responds to a challenging financial climate, created by rising core costs and the removal of £100k annual external funding, four roles are currently at risk of redundancy.

The roles currently at risk are:

• Competitions Assistant
• Sport & Active Health Coordinator
• Inclusion & Culture Coordinator
• Learning & People Coordinator

Consultation is ongoing with at risk staff around the implications of the proposals and SSS is working closely with our hosts at University of Edinburgh in support of this confidential process.

No formal redundancies will be announced until after the consultation period closes on June 16^th and whilst August 1^st is the notional switchover date, the four roles in question will continue as normal in the meantime.

We recognise the potential implications of a new structure for our members, volunteers and partners. In response to this, please refer to the FAQ’s we have developed and which we will keep updated over the coming weeks – available at the bottom of this page.

Should you wish to discuss any aspect of this announcement, please contact COO Stew Fowlie on stew@scottishstudentsport.com or call 07903 891 497.

Frequently Asked Questions