Tuesday 13th October 2026
Disability Development Officer | Cricket Scotland
Join Cricket Scotland as their new Disability Development Officer, helping support new and existing players in the game.
Disability Cricket Development Officer
Salary £ 28,238
National Cricket Academy, Edinburgh, Scotland
Vacancy listed 12/10/2026
Application deadline 26/10/2026
Details
Cricket Scotland in partnership with Lord’s Taverners is looking to recruit an inspirational Disability Cricket Development Officer to deliver disability cricket programmes across Scotland. This includes Super 1s, Additional Support Needs (ASN) schools programme delivered in partnership with Lord’s Taverners, and Disability Champion Clubs (DCCs). Through Super 1s, the officer will provide community based cricketing opportunities, both competitive and coaching, for young people with disabilities.
Within this role, the postholder will use the power of cricket as a tool for change, increasing confidence, communication, leadership and independence in the participants. The role will also oversee other disability initiatives including ASN delivery, Disability Champion Clubs and the disability cricket pathway which directly contributes to the Cricket Scotland strategy and the Lord’s Taverners partnership.
The postholder will continue the success of the current programmes, help strengthen and grow the disability cricket offer across Scotland, and support the creation of clear disability cricket pathways that enable young people to progress through the pathway in a smooth and supported way.
This role seeks an energetic and enthusiastic individual who has a passion for supporting and developing young people with a disability, working with multiple partners and organisations to create change. The focus of this role is to deliver the aims and outcomes of the Lord’s Taverners partnership and support our Disability Champion Clubs across Scotland.
Key Responsibilities:
Super 1s (Please click here to learn more about the Super 1s programme)
- Manage and develop the existing five Super 1s hubs across Scotland, ensuring they continue to grow, strengthen and provide high quality opportunities for young people with disabilities.
- Work closely with local partners, including active schools, community hub officers, Scottish Disability Sport, local authorities and community organisations, to promote the Super 1s community offer and increase awareness of the programme
- Identify the right opportunities and areas for growth to strengthen and expand Super 1s hubs across Scotland.
- Develop initiatives that increase confidence, communication, leadership and independence in young people, ensuring that participants personal growth can develop beyond cricket
- Promote and develop disability cricket in community hubs and offer both participation and competitive opportunities
- Build sustainable links between Super 1s, ASN programmes and Disability Champion Clubs wherever possible
ASN (Additional Support Needs) Schools programme
- Continue to work within existing ASN schools engaged in disability cricket and identify potential opportunities for growth
- Ensure more young people with a disability have the opportunity to engage in the most appropriate form of cricket, primarily using table cricket and soft ball cricket activities where appropriate
- Transition young people with a disability to community settings such as Super 1s, Disability Champion Clubs, and other appropriate community offers
- Extend the reach of cricket to new ASN schools/settings
Competitions and Cricket Festivals
- Work with local partners, including active schools, community hub officers, Scottish Disability Sport, local authorities and schools, to organise regional table cricket and softball disability cricket festivals
- Lead the delivery of the annual National Table Cricket Festival in line with agreed timelines, with the finals held at Lord’s
- Support the development of more local disability cricket specific and multi-sport festivals to provide increased opportunities for young people with disabilities
- Build links between festivals, Super 1s hubs, ASN programme delivery, and Disability Champion Clubs to strengthen the disability cricket pathway
Disability Champion Clubs (DCCs)
- Work closely with existing Disability Champion Clubs to support and strengthen their disability cricket offer
- Expand the Disability Champion Club network by engaging new clubs and supporting them to develop inclusive and sustainable disability cricket programmes
- Build sustainable links between DCCs, Super 1s and ASN programme to ensure smooth transitions and expand opportunities for young people
- Support clubs to create welcoming environments for young people with disabilities and help embed inclusive practice
Workforce Management
- Oversee and support the network of disability cricket coaches across Scotland, serving as their main point of contact to ensure smooth delivery of projects
- Ensure all coaches hold up to date qualifications, valid PVG membership, and other mandatory safeguarding training in line with Cricket Scotland standards
- Maintain high delivery standards across all programmes through regular monitoring, feedback, and recruitment wherever necessary
- Provide support and training to upskill, develop, and retain a capable and confident coaching workforce
This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional duties that are reasonably commensurate with the nature and level of the role.
Essential Skills and Experience:
To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:
- Strong understanding of delivering positive social outcomes for young people through sport
- Experience of sport development or working within sports for development
- Experience and insight into disability sport
- Experience of partnership working and the ability to create strong and sustainable partnerships
- Experience of working in both school and community settings
- Demonstrable project management skills, with a track record of delivering agreed outcomes
- Ability to prioritise competing demands and deadlines, and manage workload effectively
- Knowledge and understanding of working with and engaging volunteers
- Effective communication skills and the ability to engage with people of all levels
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent administrative skills and ability to capture and record programme data
- Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft products
- An understanding of safeguarding and the importance of promoting the wellbeing and safety of young people.
Desirable:
- High level understanding of how to use data to evidence social outcomes and personal development of participants through sport.
- Understanding and experience of a variety of sports for development programmes
- ICC Level 1 coaching (or equivalent) or multi-sport coaching qualification. It is not essential for the successful candidate to be a qualified cricket coach
- Understanding of table cricket and Lord’s Taverners disability cricket programmes
- Experience of working with inactive people in recreational sport and physical activity sessions
- Experience of working with people with disabilities
- Experience or high level understanding of youth mentoring
The successful post holder will be:
- Committed to improving the lives of young people
- Committed to their own personal professional development and play an active role in the professional development of colleagues
- Represent Cricket Scotland in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Ensure the health, safety and welfare of yourself, participants and others at all times
- Conduct sessions in accordance with the appropriate Cricket Scotland guidelines and good practice
- Take part in other development activities through Cricket Scotland as and when required
- Perform all duties in an equitable manner and actively promote the principles of equity amongst colleagues and partners
- Conform to, actively commit to, and promote both Cricket Scotland and Lord’s Taverners values when using any communication
Safeguarding and training requirements
This role requires satisfactory PVG Scheme membership before starting.
The successful candidate must also have completed the following training, or be willing to complete it within an agreed timeframe after starting:
- Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport training
- A current First Aid qualification
Hours of Work
You will work an average of 37.5 hours per week within this role.
You will work an average of 37.5 hours per week within this role.
While standard office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, the nature of the role requires a high degree of flexibility. Evening and weekend working may be required.
Place of Work
This role is based in Scotland. Applicants must be living in Scotland, or willing to relocate by the agreed start date, and have the right to work in the UK.
The normal place of work is the National Cricket Academy, Edinburgh. Cricket Scotland operates a hybrid-working model, with flexibility to work from home on some days each week, where appropriate.
Travel is a requirement of this role, including throughout Scotland and occasionally elsewhere in the UK to attend meetings, matches, events and other activities. This may involve overnight stays, with accommodation and meal costs covered by Cricket Scotland in line with its expenses policy. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support applicants with a disability in meeting these travel requirements.
Salary
The salary for this role is £28,238 per annum.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Cricket Scotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background strengthens our leadership and helps us better deliver our vision and strategy for the future of Scottish cricket.
Cricket Scotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background strengthens our leadership and helps us better deliver our vision and strategy for the future of Scottish cricket.
We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and identities and are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can contribute to increasing the diversity of representation and thinking within our organisation.
To help us monitor and improve the inclusivity of our recruitment process, applicants are invited to complete our short Equality Monitoring Form, which can be found here:
Cricket Scotland Equality Monitoring Form – Job Applicants – Fill out form
Our Values
Our core values are central to everything we do. They describe what is important to us, how we will work together to achieve our goals, and the behaviours we look for – and those we discourage – in our interactions with each other.
Our core values are central to everything we do. They describe what is important to us, how we will work together to achieve our goals, and the behaviours we look for – and those we discourage – in our interactions with each other.
- We are proud to be diverse, committed to being inclusive and welcoming.
- We are transparent and accountable to ourselves and our sport.
- We ensure people are central to everything we do.
- We are bold and brave to drive the sport forward.
- We always remember cricket should be enjoyable for all.
Application Process
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click on the apply button below.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click on the apply button below.
You will thereafter provide your contact details, respond to the questions posed, and then upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in this role and what you believe you will bring to this role.
The closing date for applications is 26 October 2026.
Interviews are scheduled to take place in the week commencing 9 November 2026.
Benefits
35.5 days’ holiday per year, including public holidays.
Enhanced sick pay provisions.
Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle-to-work, home, and tech purchases, offering savings of up to around 8%.
Health Cash Plan, providing money back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy.
24/7 counselling and wellbeing support, including access to online GP appointments.
Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support whenever you need it.
Hybrid working arrangements, supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional development and learning within a national governing body environment.